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    May 17, 2013 |Story| AP Broadcast

  1. Virginia jobless rate falls to 5.2 percent in April

    The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month.
    The Virginia Employment Commission says the state's jobless rate fell in April for the second consecutive month. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in April. That's down from 5.3 percent in March, and down from 5.9 percent...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Unemployment Rate, Labor Markets

    2. May 15, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  2. Bedford job fair highlights positive signs in local economy

    Hundreds turned out for an event in Bedford Tuesday, to meet with employers who are anxious to hire.
    Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau Chief
    Hundreds turned out for an event in Bedford Tuesday, to meet with employers who are anxious to hire. The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce held its first ever job fair at the Central Virginia Community College Bedford Campus.  More than 30 businesses...

    Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Employment Opportunities, Colleges and Universities, Business, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)

    3. May 15, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  3. Sheraton job fair looks to fill 15 positions, draws hundreds

    Some people are calling it a sign of the times after hundreds of people applied for a small number of jobs.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    Some people are calling it a sign of the times after hundreds of people applied for a small number of jobs. The Sheraton Hotel, located off of Hershberger Road, held a job fair on Wednesday in an effort to fill 15 open positions. According to Sheraton...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace

    4. May 8, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  4. Radford University business class studies STEM grads, seeking out exceptional foreign students

    On Wednesday at Radford University, business and local leaders had a roundtable discussion about exceptionally gifted foreigh students and how they impact the local economy.
    WDBJ7 Reporter
    On Wednesday at Radford University, business and local leaders had a roundtable discussion about exceptionally gifted foreigh students and how they impact the local economy. Educators say some of the nearly 1 million foreign born Virginia residents...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Employment Opportunities, Students, Colleges and Universities, Virginia Tech

    5. May 1, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  5. Martinsville city jobless and Danville region unemployment rates are highest in Virginia for March

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in March.  
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in March.   The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 14.4 percent, down from 15.4 percent in February and 16.3 percent a...

    Tags: Fairfax (Fairfax, Virginia), Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    6. Apr 30, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  6. Salem VA tries to help vets get back to work

    No matter their past, their present is the same.
    reporter
    No matter their past, their present is the same. "I came out with the hope of finding a stable job," says former Army soldier Nathaniel Cabiness. "Just seeing what type of opportunities there are," says former Air Force Latoya Berger. "I'm getting...

    Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace

    7. Apr 28, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  7. Veterans-only job fair Tuesday

    They serve our country through thick and thin.
    reporter
    They serve our country through thick and thin. Now, some local agencies are hoping to give back to local service members who give so much. The Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center is hosting a "veterans only" job fair on Tuesday. Last year's event...

    Tags: Salem (Salem, Virginia), Employment Opportunities, Veterans Affairs, Career and Workplace

    8. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  8. Food Lion hiring 125 employees at area stores, holding job fair Friday in Martinsville

    Food Lion is holding a job fair Friday and will hire 125 employees at stores throughout the area.
    Food Lion is holding a job fair Friday and will hire 125 employees at stores throughout the area. The job fair is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the Hampton Inn in Martinsville. The available jobs are at stores in Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Bassett,...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)

    9. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  9. Bedford job fair postponed

    A job fair we told you about Wednesday, has been rescheduled to next month.   
    A job fair we told you about Wednesday, has been rescheduled to next month.    You'll get the chance to meet employers at Central Virginia Community College Bedford Center on May 15.    The job fair starts at 10:00 in the morning and runs until 6:00...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)

    10. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  10. More than 50 employers looking for on-the-spot interviews

    The New River Community College Job Fair Expo happens Wednesday, March 27 at Edwards Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    WDBJ7 Multimedia Journalist
    The New River Community College Job Fair Expo happens Wednesday, March 27 at Edwards Hall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ten tips for success at a job fair: - Dress professionally - wear appropriate attire as you would for an employment interview. - Bring...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace

    11. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| AP Virginia

  11. Martinsville keeps top jobless rate in January

    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in January.
    The city of Martinsville's jobless rate remained the highest in Virginia in January. The Virginia Employment Commission says the city's seasonally unadjusted unemployment rate was 16.9 percent, up from 15.2 percent in December and 18.1 percent a year...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Washington, DC

    12. Mar 19, 2013 |Story| WDBJ7

  12. GSI Commerce in Martinsville holding job fair Tuesday and Wednesday, hiring 100 people

    A Martinsville shipping company is trying to fill 100 open positions, and is holding a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday.
    A Martinsville shipping company is trying to fill 100 open positions, and is holding a job fair Tuesday and Wednesday. GSI Commerce is holding the job fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. The 100 jobs include pickers, packers, shippers,...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Waterway and Maritime Transportation Industry, Career and Workplace, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), GSI Commerce Incorporated

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