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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 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: Career and Workplace, Unemployment, Employment, Labor Markets, Unemployment Rate
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Bedford job fair highlights positive signs in local economy
Reporter/Lynchburg Bureau ChiefHundreds 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: Career and Workplace, Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Business, Employment, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Sheraton job fair looks to fill 15 positions, draws hundreds
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistSome 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: Career and Workplace, Employment
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Radford University business class studies STEM grads, seeking out exceptional foreign students
WDBJ7 ReporterOn 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: Virginia Tech, Career and Workplace, Students, Immigration, Employment
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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 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: Career and Workplace, Arlington County, Unemployment, Employment, Labor Markets
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Salem VA tries to help vets get back to work
reporterNo 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: Career and Workplace, Employment, Salem (Salem, Virginia)
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Three job info sites planned for Narrows Celanese plant project
The contractor for a boiler replacement project at Celanese's plant in Narrows plans to set up information sites for local residents and vendors who want to apply for construction jobs. Overland Contracting Inc. said Monday that the sites will be...
Tags: Plant Openings, Celanese Corporation, Energy Resources
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Veterans-only job fair Tuesday
reporterThey 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: Career and Workplace, Veterans Affairs, Employment, Salem (Salem, Virginia)
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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. 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: Career and Workplace, Employment, Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia)
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Bedford job fair postponed
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: Career and Workplace, Employment, Bedford (Bedford, Virginia)
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More than 50 employers looking for on-the-spot interviews
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistThe 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: Career and Workplace, Employment
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Martinsville keeps top jobless rate 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: Career and Workplace, Arlington County, Unemployment, Employment, Labor Markets
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