U.S. Sen. Manchin talks about job training for teens at West Virginia Construction and Design Expo

Manchin was among the opening speakers Wednesday at the 40th annual West Virginia Construction and Design Expo at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. The event is billed as the largest trade show for the construction and design industries in the state.

With so many construction contractors, architects, engineers and other trades represented at the expo, Manchin used his time to promote his Job and Resource Fairs. The first is 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Bluefield State College. The second is 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.