Employers

Build Your Workforce, Strengthen Our Community

RISE connects local businesses with a talented pool of motivated students and recent graduates. By working with us, you help develop a skilled workforce while addressing your hiring needs. You will be able to meet with educators and engage in discussions on relevant topics for the local community.

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

RISE opens the door to building relationships with educators that will promote opportunities for them in the local workforce.

Access to Local Talent

Post job and internship opportunities through our network and the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce.

Partnership Opportunities

Collaborate with schools and universities to ensure students are gaining the skills your industry needs.

Internship & Apprenticeship Development

Learn best practices for designing effective internship and mentorship programs.

Workforce Readiness Initiatives

Participate in job fairs, career panels, and workplace tours to engage with future employees.

Educator Contacts

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

Educators: Please provide your information to be listed below.

Institution	Name	Email	Area	Opportunities
Belmont College	Carrie White	cwhite@belmontcollege.edu	Dean of Academic Affairs	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
Bethany College	Amy VanHorn	career@bethanywv.edu	Director, Career Center	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
Bridgeport Exempted Village School District	Leslie Kosanovic	Leslie.kosanovic@bridgeportschools.net	Curriculum Director	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
Education Alliance	Jeanie Prince	jeanie@educationalliance.org	Partnership Coordinator	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
The Linsly School	Lea Ridenhour	lridenhour@comcast.net	Chief Advancement Officer	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships
Ohio University Eastern	Dan Christian	christiand@ohio.edu	Career Development Coordinator	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships
Ohio University Eastern	Jennifer Kellner-Muscar	kellner@ohio.edu	Director of Student Services	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships
West Liberty University	Andrew Lewis	Andrew.Lewis@WestLiberty.edu	Career Services
West Liberty University	Ann Saurbier	ann.saurbier@westliberty.edu	Dean, Gary E. West College of Business	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
West Liberty University	Moonjung Kang	mkang@westliberty.edu	Professor, Graphic Design	Workplace tours Job shadowing Internships Apprenticeships
West Virginia Northern Community College	Tabitha Kinneer	tkinneer@wvncc.edu	OIFSP Grant Manager	Internships Apprenticeships
Wheeling Park High School	Meredith Dailer	mdailer@k12.wv.us	Principal	Workplace tours
Wheeling University	Ricky Moore	rmoore@wheeling.edu	AVP of Development	Internships Job shadowing
Wheeling University	Dr. Zahra Mohebbi	zmohebbi@wheeling.edu	Chair, Business Programs	Job shadowing Internships