Greater Roanoke Workforce hosting hiring event in Rocky Mount

James Dalpino

May 12, 2024 at 2:50 PM

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WFXR)– Greater Roanoke Workforce is hosting a hiring event at the Franklin Center on Claiborne Ave. in Rocky Mount on Monday, May 13.

The hiring event, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., will bring in businesses and companies from around the Roanoke Valley looking to bring in new hirees.

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This event is open to the public and no registration is required.

For more information, visit the Greater Work Force of Virginia’s website.

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