Room With A View?
Steel stairs lead to the top of the Red Oak Fire Tower where there's a 14-foot square cabin with panoramic windows and a metal catwalk. There's electricity, but no water.
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Nonprofit Recognized For Helping Women Learn Skilled Trades
For years the nonprofit has helped women explore the skilled trades with a 12-week, pre-apprenticeship program that offers free training in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, masonry and welding.
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is bringing millions of dollars for construction and development all across the state. Thanks to a training program, West Virginia is well positioned to meet the demand for more workers with skilled women.
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