Программа Tourism Works в Западной Вирджинии превысила 25 тысяч микроквалификаций

West Virginia’s Tourism Works program surpasses 25,000 microcredentials, Morrisey announces CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) - West Virginia’s Tourism Works program has crossed a major milestone, with participants earning more than 25,000 microcredentials and 1,000 college credit hours since the program launched in March of 2025, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Saturday. According to a press release from Morrisey’s Communications Office, more than 4,000 West Virginians have enrolled in the free online workforce training initiative; including high school and college students, tourism educators, industry professionals, and community residents. “West Virginia’s tourism industry is growing, creating jobs, and bringing people from across the country and around the world to the Mountain State,” Governor Morrisey said. “When we prepare people for good jobs and get more West Virginians into the workforce, our communities and our entire state become stronger.” Tourism is a significant driver of West Virginia’s economy, supporting more than 70,000 jobs statewide, roughly one in every 15 jobs. With an estimated 21,000 tourism job openings each year, the state created Tourism Works to help residents take advantage of opportunities in the expanding industry. “Tourism Works is helping us build the workforce we need to keep that momentum going by giving thousands of West Virginians new skills and opportunities to succeed,” Morrisey said. “More than 25,000 microcredentials earned in just over a year shows there is real interest in being part of this growing industry, and we want to turn that interest into more West Virginians working and building their futures right here at home.” Tourism Works is a free, 12-module online course designed to equip West Virginians with the knowledge and skills needed to welcome visitors to the Mountain State. The program covers: - Customer service and communication skills applicable across a wide range of industries. - Tourism-specific training to prepare participants for careers in the state’s growing hospitality sector. - Community ambassador preparation, training participants to serve as “Ask Me, I’m a Local” ambassadors in their communities. The program is open to all West Virginia residents and is available entirely online at no cost. For more information on Tourism Works, visit the West Virginia Tourism Works website. Editor’s note: The video for this story will be added once it airs. Please check back for the updated video. Copyright 2026 WDTV. All rights reserved.