This plan includes an incentive of $ 12,000 and one year of free outdoor recreation.
In the United States, a program is being developed that seeks that people who perform remote work change your residence to the mountainous cities of West Virginia (West Virginia).
This plan includes a $ 12,000 incentive and one year of free outdoor recreation for those who make the decision to take advantage of this plan, called Ascend WV.
Every so often applications are opened for the different cities in the area known as Almost Heaven, very popular for its forests, rivers, trails and facilities for various outdoor sports.
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The creators of the program promote the proposal mentioning that this territory of West Virginia “allows adventurers to enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, spaces with few people and a low cost of living while remaining fully connected to their jobs.
Among the requirements to qualify for this plan is that applicants must be 18 years or older, with a full-time job, and the ability to check job details and remote status. They must also be US citizens or legal residents.
How was the initiative born?
Entrepreneur Brad D. Smith was born and raised in Kenova, West Virginia. To fulfill his purposes and dreams this place moved away, but he never stopped calling it home.
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After achieving success, he and your wife, Alys Smith, set out to promote the mountain towns of West Virginia, considering them ideal for remote work. Thus, the couple made a $ 25 million donation to West Virginia University, in association with the state of West Virginia.
“It has always been my dream to give back to the state that has always had my heart,” Smith said. “Together, Alys and I established a vision to create a program that would allow West Virginia to capitalize on national workforce trends by taking advantage of the state’s incredible outdoor recreational resources. The people of West Virginia have been climbing mountains for generations. Now, we are inviting remote workers from across the country to join us on our ascent To reach new heights together They will quickly discover that there is nothing like inspiration from the mountains to fuel their activities. “
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Through the program website interested persons they can apply to join this plan. The portal also announces the cities that are available, since there are limited places for each one.
“Everything that makes West Virginia a great place to visit makes it an even better place to live and work,” indicated, after the announcement of the program, the secretary Chelsea Ruby of the Department of Tourism of West Virginia. “With remote work becoming a permanent option for more and more professionals, we are pleased to introduce the combination of adventure and serenity that makes living in West Virginia a permanent vacation.” (I)
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