On April 12, Governor Jim Justice announced a program called Ascend WV, which allows adventurers to enjoy world-class recreation, sparsely populated areas, and a low cost of living while still being connected to their jobs. will allow to happen.
The new West Virginia program comes as many big companies, like Uber and Microsoft, bring their employees back to the office, or at least you start thinking about it, as vaccines against CoVID-19 increase. are going But that doesn’t mean it’s too late for the Mountain State to offer. Some companies, including Twitter and Slack, allow at least some employees to work remotely permanently.
West Virginia offers $12,000 paid over two years, with $10,000 divided into monthly payments during the first year and $2,000 paid at the end of the second year, according to the program’s website. If he moves quickly, the money he has earned so far is safe.
The incentive package also includes a year of free outdoor entertainment, bringing the total value to $20,000, according to the website. This includes one year of access to activities such as whitewater rafting and downhill skiing, as well as two years of free rental of outdoor equipment such as camping equipment or paddle equipment.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age with full-time remote employment at a company located outside of West Virginia.
The top three host cities are Shepherdstown, Lewisburg and Morgantown. More than 2,000 people have applied for the 50 Morgantown sites, the first to open apps, the second CNN WCHS affiliate.
Applications are open until the end of May in Morgantown and early 2022 in Shepherdstown and Lewisburg.
The program is supported in part by former Intuit and West Virginia local CEO Brad Smith and his wife Elise, the governor’s office said. According to the school, the couple gave $25 million to the University of West Virginia to start the program.
“Alice and I are committed to the success of this program and its ability to leverage West Virginia’s offshore assets to attract new talent, foster vibrant communities and foster entrepreneurial and innovative thinking.” can go which is the hallmark of the state,” Smith said. The Smiths hope the program will include all 55 counties in the state.
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