Education Opportunities

Helping Girls and Women Reach Their Full Potential.

West Virginia women complete more educational degrees than men, yet make up less of the workforce and earn less at every occupational level.

WHAT'S AT STAKE?

Expectations of parents, teachers and society can influence girls’ educational and career decisions, but research shows that once college-educated women begin working in West Virginia, they are more likely than men to stay in West Virginia.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE. 

Meet girls in their world: 

• Investigate opportunities to promote West Virginia “sheroes” to inspire others. 

Curb gender bias in the classroom: 

• Hold trainings on implicit bias in classrooms for current and future educators based on focus group and survey feedback. 

GET INVOLVED. 

To learn more about how to hold focus groups or coordinate professional development training, email wvforward@wvu.edu.