GovTech Talks

Join hosts Jen Bensi and Tiffany Wright on GovTech Talks as they discuss the transformative Jobs and Hope Program with Deb Harris, manager of the West Virginia Schools of Diversion and Transition. Deb shares the inspiring journey of this initiative, established by Governor Jim Justice, to address the substance use disorder crisis through comprehensive support and statewide collaboration. Discover how the program not only offers treatment and recovery options but also empowers individuals with education and meaningful employment, helping over 500 participants reintegrate into the community successfully. Learn about the program's impactful outcomes, such as reducing reliance on state benefits and enhancing workforce participation, and hear personal success stories that highlight the profound positive change this initiative brings to West Virginia.