Jumpstart Program

Jumpstart Savings Program

Building a Skilled Workforce

A Program of the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office

The Jumpstart Savings Program allows you to help cover the costs of pursuing a career in skilled trades and vocations, offering unique state tax benefits for West Virginia taxpayers. United Bank, in partnership with the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office, provides a savings account to help set money aside for a chosen career path in a qualified trade or vocation.

Jumpstart Your Career

Both recent graduates and experienced workers who have graduated from a community college, trade or apprenticeship program can use their Jumpstart Savings Account to offset expenses needed to practice their qualified trade or profession. Jumpstart Savings can be used for:

Certification and Licensing Fees

Tools, Equipment or Supplies

Business Startup Costs

Tax Benefits

The Jumpstart Savings program offers unique state tax benefits for West Virginia taxpayers. For additional information on state tax benefits, you can start by consulting https://www.jumpstartwv.com/What-is-Jumpstart/Tax-Advantages as well as the Program Disclosure Statement & Informational Booklet.