Educators

Preparing Students for Career Success

Collaborate with RISE to enhance career development programs and provide students with valuable connections to local industries.

RISE Events

Monthly Meetings

Monthly meetings provide updates on RISE initiatives and feature speakers who address important local workforce topics, such as internships, artificial intelligence, and student readiness for the workplace. Click the button below to access agendas, notes, and resources shared at past monthly meetings.

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RISE UP Networking Events

RISE UP (Uniting Professionals) events provide networking opportunities for educators and employers in specific sectors, such as the creative industries, human and social services, and professional services.

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Other Special Events

Topical roundtables, panel discussions, and student networking events provide additional opportunities to share information, build relationships, and develop student skills for the workplace.

Opportunities for Educators

Work-Based Learning Opportunities

Connect students with internships, job shadowing experiences, and hands-on learning.

RISE provides opportunities for regular interaction with local business leaders to discuss how best to prepare students for the local workforce.

Employer & Educator Collaboration

Develop industry-specific curriculum enhancements based on workforce needs.

Networking & Professional Development

Engage with other educators and industry leaders to exchange ideas and best practices.

Employer Contacts

Educators can contact the following individuals to share information about internships, job postings, or other opportunities.

Employers: Please provide your information to be listed below.

Organization	Name	Email	Area/Position	Opportunities
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Experts, LLC	Carrie White	carrie@e3wv.com	Co-Founder	Internships
Mascaro Construction	Allie Chornick	achornick@mascaroconstruction.com	Human Resources	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
Project Best	Nathan Butts	Nathan@ProjectBest.com	Executive Director	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
Rising Up Yoga	Karen Shaw	KarenDShaw@hotmail.com	Owner
Wesbanco, Inc.	Jamie Crebs	jamie.crebs@wesbanco.com	Human Resources	Workplace tours Internships
Wheeling Symphony Orchestra	Sonja Thoms	sthoms@wheelingsymphony.com	Executive Director	Workplace tours Job Shadowing Internships
Williams Lea	Tammy Feiock	tamara.feiock@williamslea.com	Senior Account Director	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships
Weisenborn Ready, LLC	Tessa Weisenborn	tessa@weisenbornready.com	Human Resources	Job shadowing Internships