Jan 12, 2026StrategicPlan
BoardWest Virginia Department of Tourism Program Plan 2030
The Tourism Works program, initiated by the West Virginia Department of Tourism, is designed to prepare for and support an anticipated increase in job opportunities within the state's tourism industry, with 21,000 annual openings projected through 2030. Funded by a $5.1 million grant, the program's primary goals are to Train Your Team, Educate Our Communities, and Shape Our Future, ensuring West Virginians acquire the necessary skills for tourism roles and businesses can effectively upskill their existing staff.