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The WVCP has placed over 1200 former welfare recipients into employment at wages ranging from
$5.50 - $15.54 per hour.
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79% job retention rate at
six-months - one of the highest in the country
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The WVCP has helped WV earn over $40 million in matching funds from the United States Department
of Labor and in Federal
High Performance bonuses for the Department of Health and Human
Resources.
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Drivers are enrolled into the AmeriCorps Education Awards program and receive educational
vouchers worth $4,725.00 to go towards their educational goals.
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The WVCP participates in an
educational partnership with the West Virginia Department of
Education called the Learn and Serve Program. Courtesy
Patrol personnel work with students of all ages in various school
systems statewide on work ethic; proper training and
safety; auto mechanics and maintenance; customer service; computer
and telephone etiquette.
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Recipient of three state and four
national awards in the transportation, education, community service,
employer and tourism arena.
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Patrolling drivers and central
information system play vital role in Homeland Security and Amber
Alert initiatives statewide.
