Get Involved

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Why It Matters:  ReshoreWV turns classrooms into economic engines.  Students work on live reshoring projects that link directly to industry. 

Ways to Get Involved: 

• Adopt the Course:  Offer 'Reshoring Opportunities in West Virginia" (Spring 2026 rollout). Apply Today!
• Host Student Teams:  Connecting graduate and undergraduate students to industry partners. 
• Joint Research:  Collaborate on reshoring data, AI modeling, and policy studies. 
• Faculty Engagement:  Guest lectures, co-teaching, and mentoring opportunities.  

Why It Matters: Local companies are the backbone of reshoring — and stand to benefit first from tariff-driven opportunities.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Host a Site Visit: Let student teams tour your facilities and interview leadership.
• Submit a Challenge: Provide real-world reshoring questions for student proposals.
• Partnerships: Explore joint investment and pilot projects based on course outputs.
• Advisory Role: Join the ReshoreWV business advisory network. 

Why It Matters: Policy and incentives are critical to reshoring. WV agencies can align support with business opportunities uncovered through the program.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Policy Engagement: Review student proposals to identify policy levers and incentives.
• Incentive Alignment: Connect businesses with tax breaks, grants, or infrastructure support.
• Economic Development Coordination: Sync with local and regional development authorities.
• Capitol Presentations: Host student finalists at the State Capitol to showcase reshoring strategies.

Why It Matters: Industry associations, chambers, and workforce nonprofits amplify reshoring through advocacy, training, and outreach.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Partnerships: Serve as conduits between businesses and student teams.
• Guest Speaking: Share industry insights with classes and workshops.
• Workforce Development: Provide training programs aligned with reshored industries.
• Promotion: Spread the word among your members and networks.

Why It Matters: Reshoring needs capital. Private investors, banks, and venture firms can turn proposals into factories, jobs, and lasting growth.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Fund Proposals: Back student-developed reshoring business plans with capital.
• Co-Investment: Partner with state and federal funding programs to de-risk projects.
• Pitch Sessions: Attend ReshoreWV finalist presentations to meet investment-ready teams.
• Advisory Input: Help shape projects toward investor readiness.

Why It Matters: Data, AI, and advanced manufacturing technologies are core to making reshoring cost-competitive. Tech firms are essential partners in building smarter supply chains.

Ways to Get Involved:

• Pilot Technologies: Test AI, automation, and Industry 4.0 tools in WV reshoring projects.
• Collaborative R&D: Work with universities and businesses on applied technology solutions.
• Digital Infrastructure: Provide software, cloud platforms, and analytics for reshoring strategies.
• Tech Talent Engagement: Mentor students and recruit talent from WV’s reshoring programs.