Earn While You Learn.
Build West Virginia's Future.
The Learn and Earn program connects community and technical college students with local employers — so you can gain real-world experience, earn a meaningful wage, and graduate ready to work, all at the same time.
For Students Land a job that actually relates to your degree. Through Learn and Earn, you'll be matched with an employer in your field, earn at least $15.00 per hour, and build the skills that employers are looking for — before you even graduate.
For Employers Invest in tomorrow's workforce today. Participating employers receive a 50% wage reimbursement for eligible student hires, making it easier than ever to bring motivated, locally-educated talent into your organization.
About the Program Learn and Earn is West Virginia's premier workforce development initiative, administered by the West Virginia Community and Technical College System as part of the Workforce Development Initiative. By building partnerships between colleges and employers across the state, the program helps students thrive, businesses grow, and communities prosper.
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*Registered degree and employer program request must match. Limited space for each employer.
For Students
Whether you're building your resume, fulfilling a field experience requirement, or simply looking for a flexible job that pays well and actually relates to your major — Learn and Earn was made for you.
What the program offers:
- A work schedule built around your classes
- A starting wage of at least $15.00 per hour
- Real, hands-on experience in your field of study
Students must be enrolled in a qualifying program that aligns with their employer's industry. Placement is subject to employer availability.
For Employers
Through Learn and Earn, you can bring motivated, program-enrolled students into your workplace — building a pipeline of skilled talent while getting immediate, relevant contributions from day one.
- A 50% wage reimbursement for students earning at least $15.00 per hour
- Access to motivated students already enrolled in a BridgeValley program aligned with your industry
- A smarter, cost-effective way to grow your talent pool with future-ready, skilled workers
Ready to get started? Click here to fill out and submit a funding request and a member of our team will be in touch soon.
If you would like more information about Learn & Earn or to explore ways BridgeValley can help you develop your workforce, please contact: [email protected] or 304-205-6629.