Creating Opportunity Through Food.

Healthy communities rely on skilled, passionate people.

Through workforce development, Project Healthy Kids provides hands-on training, mentorship, and meaningful experiences that prepare individuals for careers while strengthening West Virginia’s local food system.

WHY IT MATTERS

Investing in People. Strengthening Communities.

A stronger food system starts with people who have the skills, confidence, and opportunity to make a difference.

Project Healthy Kids creates pathways that help individuals gain real-world experience, develop professional skills, and contribute to healthier communities across West Virginia.

By investing in people, we’re investing in the future of our communities.

HOW WE CREATE OPPORTUNITY

WRAPS Workforce Training

A paid, hands-on workforce development program that prepares participants for careers through culinary training, mentorship, and real-world experience in commercial kitchens.

• Career readiness
• Paid workforce training
• Industry certifications
• Professional mentorship

Volunteer & Internship Experiences

Students and community members gain practical experience while supporting programs that improve food access throughout West Virginia.

• Professional development
• Internship opportunities
• Volunteer experiences
• Community engagement

Career Pathways

Participants develop transferable skills that prepare them for opportunities in food service, hospitality, healthcare nutrition, and community food systems.

• Workplace confidence
• Leadership development
• Teamwork
• Communication

WHY IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Every opportunity created strengthens more than one individual.

It strengthens families, employers, local food systems, and the communities they serve. Workforce development creates lasting benefits that extend far beyond the kitchen.