“By making big data available while aggregating multiple sources, sometimes not even seemingly related, we are able to make new insights that were never anticipated,” said NOAA CIO Doug Perry on opportunities in the era of big data #FocusForwardWV

WV High Tech Foundation’s Jim Estep: “WV can stand next to anybody when it comes to #supercomputing. We’ve incredible opportunities right in our backyard to define the future of weather-related economy. Let’s focus WV innovators on exploiting this to drive job/economic growth”

Dr. Finomore of the WVU Mountaineers · Let's Go! Rockefeller Neuro Institute @WVUMedicine joins #FocusForwardWV to reveal some of the incredible breakthroughs in neurological innovations taking place in #WV. We are pioneering the way into a bright WV future! #BigData WV Public Education Collaborative

Our #FocusForwardWV symposium has two major themes emerging during today's discussion. 1) With change comes opportunity. 2) WV must focus on recruiting talent from WV, those who left but may want to return and those who never even thought of moving to WV but have the right skills

“We need to be training anyone who will be working with big data, learning how to use and share these large datasets! For example, how to examine and explore these massive amounts of data in these videos,” says Michael Morehead. #FocusForwardWV WV Public Education Collaborative

Chris Scranton shares how Jobcase uses #bigdata to match jobs to people now while working with communities to look to future skill needs. He says: WV can corner the jobs market by telling WV story of having the lowest employee turnover rate in the country #FocusForwardWV

Thanks to @WVeducation Dr. Paine for opening our #FocusForwardWV education panel. WV is focused on personalized learning & innovation in the classroom to ensure students have the problem solving & creative thinking skills needed to thrive when they join the workforce! WV Public Education Collaborative

Great ending conversation between Illah Nourbakhsh & Jen Giovannitti of Benedum Foundation: Is tech the great equalizer or furthering inequity? Spoiler alert: both. #FocusForwardWV WV Public Education Collaborative

Thanks to WV Secretary of State Mac Warner for attending our #FocusForwardWV symposium from start to finish. During an interview with WOWK 13 News he says that he’s pleased #WV is receiving positive recognition by so many for capitalizing on “the right action at the right time.”

Thanks to @SenCarmichaelWV for attending today’s #FocusForwardWV discussion. He reflects at the close of the symposium , “No progress happens without a struggle, but on the other side is a victory for the people of #WV.” WVForward WV Public Education Collaborative

Bright & early on Monday morning @JavierReyesWVU @wvuccobe talks at the WV Economic Development Council conference about the need to utilize our resources statewide to drive entrepreneurial activity, economic development & business growth by following the WVForward blueprint.

At the WV Econ Development Council meeting WVU Mountaineers · Let's Go! E. Gordon Gee tells stories of his recent encounters with West Virginians who live outside #WV but want to return if given the chance. “We need a return home policy!” Sharing WV stories can leverage more economic & job growth

Time is running out to apply for the #WVUImpactChallenge. This weekend-long event on Sept 27-29 is open to all students in all disciplines (undergrad and grad). Earn a one-credit course while positively influencing the future of Appalachia. Register today and help move #WVForward

Want to clear out your closet AND make a difference in your community? Consider donating items- especially professional clothing👔💼, maternity wear🤰, scrubs🥼, and non-slip shoes👞- as part of WV Women Moving Forward’s Ready for Work Clothing Drive! WVForward VISTA Collaborative #WVWMF

The VISTA Collaborative is partnering with WV Women Moving Forward to host a Ready for Work Clothing Drive from October 14-25. Donate your lightly loved women's professional attire to help provide local nonprofits with the in-demand items needed to help West Virginians get ready for work!

Thanks to the The Dominion Post for spreading the word about our #ReadyforWork clothing drive, in partnership with WV Women Moving Forward and the VISTA Collaborative WVU Mountaineers · Let's Go!! There's still time to donate in-demand items in Morgantown! Read more: bit.ly/2Buw5Jv

There is still time to register for our Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference today! #WV #WVSolutions eventbrite.com/e/small-commun…

New helicopter manufactured in #WestVirginia now commercially available - #WV #Manufacturing @RCBI4Mfg rcbi.org/index.php/abou…

Our POWER of Performance awards are finished! #WV top performers will be honored on November 18 during our Small Communities, BIG Solutions Conference. #WVSolutions

Thx Ed Gaunch for joining 40+ college job placement experts to discuss where grads go for work, how they find jobs & what influences those decisions. As part of #WVTalentForward, we're working to keep our best & brightest in #WV and bringing home those who want to fill open jobs