The EdVenture Group announces the 2025 SparkWV Competition Winners
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The final round of the 2025 SparkWV Competition, held during Bridging Innovation Week in Shepherdstown on April 30, brought together the best and brightest student entrepreneurs from across West Virginia. From groundbreaking ideas to creative small businesses, these student teams wowed judges and attendees with their innovation, passion, […]
EdVenture Welcomes New Program Coordinator
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The EdVenture Group is excited to welcome Kiran Boggs as our newest Program Coordinator! With his entrepreneurial spirit, commitment to helping others gain access to valuable financial knowledge, and dedication to supporting local economic growth, Kiran is an invaluable addition to our team. His expertise will further elevate […]
Announcing the Finalists for the 2025 SparkWV Competition!
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn The SparkWV competition has been an incredible journey, highlighting the creativity, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit of students across West Virginia. The competition began with 120 entrepreneurs from over 20 West Virginia counties, working to bring 81 innovative business ideas to life. Throughout the first and second rounds, participants […]
EdV Welcomes New Communications Intern
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Facebook LinkedIn We are thrilled to introduce Nathan Vogel as the newest member of The EdVenture Group team as our Communications Intern! As part of our team, Nathan will be supporting our communications efforts, helping to amplify our work, and engaging with the community. We’re excited for the energy and creativity […]
EdVenture welcomes new Senior Program Manager
We are thrilled to welcome Nina Riivald as the newest Senior Program Manager at The EdVenture Group! With her deep passion for education and commitment to the Appalachian Region, Nina is an invaluable addition to our team. Her work across EdVenture’s project portfolio will help strengthen our community connections, and her expertise will further elevate […]
The EdVenture Group, Inc. receives $1,956,655 from the U.S. Department of Education for the WV CAREERS Initiative
Morgantown, West Virginia – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has been awarded $1,956,655 through the United States Department of Education’s Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education for the WV CAREERS (Career Awareness, Readiness, Education, and Experiences for Rural Students) Initiative. The initiative will support fifteen rural school districts in increasing recruitment, retention, and completion of […]
Exciting Opportunity for Young Innovators: SparkWV Invites Middle and High School Students to Showcase Their Entrepreneurial Ideas
Are you a middle or high school student in West Virginia with a big idea or a passion for starting your own business? The SparkWV Competition is back for its second year, offering students the chance to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit, develop business skills, and compete for exciting prizes! Hosted by The EdVenture Group in partnership […]
EdV Welcomes New Senior Program Manager
We are thrilled to welcome Kurt Huffman as the newest Senior Program Manager at The EdVenture Group. With his passion for education and unwavering dedication, Kurt is an invaluable addition to our team. His work with our family engagement programs will strengthen our community connections, and his expertise will elevate our mission, empowering learners and […]
The EdVenture Group receives $8,000 from the First Energy Foundation to support career readiness efforts
July 17, 2024 – Morgantown, WV – The EdVenture Group, Inc. has received an $8,000 award from the First Energy Foundation to support the organization’s career readiness efforts. The award will bolster career awareness, exploration, and education for rural students to build a competitive workforce across the Appalachian Region. ‘We are deeply grateful to the […]
EdV Wraps Up Inaugural Cohort of the Building Efficacy in STEM Today (B.E.S.T.) Community of Practice
Congratulations to the 16 participants who successfully completed the six-month Building Efficacy in STEM Today (B.E.S.T.) Community of Practice. Participants had the opportunity to earn up to 17 hours of S.T.A.R.S. credit through various activities and monthly virtual sessions. Session Topics Growth Mindset Foundations of S.T.E.M Welcoming Environments Family Engagement Family Voice “Through Moonshot Catalyst […]
