Don’t have a bachelor’s degree? That’s okay!
In today’s modern world, there are many ways to learn and develop important workplace skills. That is why the Division of Personnel looks beyond the degree to find qualified candidates.
DOP focuses on skills based hiring for many of its positions. That means providing equal opportunity to the many professional individuals in West Virginia who have developed their skills outside of higher education. This includes on the job training, certification programs, military experience, community college, and more.
Unsure how your work experience and skills can help you get a job with the state? Connect with one of our recruiters for more information!
As a commitment to focusing on skills based hiring, DOP is a member of the 2026 Transformers in the Public Sector Cohort offered by Opportunity@Work–an organization dedicated to promoting workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs).
This cohort will help DOP continue developing and implementing skills-based hiring practices for various positions within state government.