Cultivating Growth: WorkForceWV's Labor Participation Solutions for Agricultural Employer
Tanya Castle is the Business Development Specialist and a Certified Business Engagement Professional with WorkForceWV. In her role, she engages with businesses to determine their current and future labor needs. She also works to connect business owners to available resources and partnerships to assist with staffing, layoff aversion, tax credits, apprenticeships, and more. As part of the Business Services Team, she has helped establish and host monthly statewide virtual job fairs that have resulted in successful outcomes for both job seekers and businesses all across the state.
Eugene Long is the State Monitor Advocate for WorkForce WV. In this role he works with the state to ensure compliance with the Department of Labor's standards in farmworker rights, pay and safety. He also acts as a liaison between WorkForce and the state's agricultural agencies and community.