Virginia Career Works New River/Mount Rogers Region

08/04/2026

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Business Success Symposium!

🗓 September 22, 2026
📍 Wytheville Meeting Center

Each year, employers from across Southwest Virginia come together for one of the region's premier business events—sharing ideas, learning from experts, and discovering practical resources that help businesses recruit, retain, and develop a strong workforce.

This year's theme is: Making Resources Work for You

Whether you're a small business owner, HR professional, supervisor, nonprofit leader, or economic development partner, you'll leave with new connections, practical strategies, and resources you can put to work immediately.

✔️ No cost to attend
✔️ Informative sessions
✔️ Networking opportunities
✔️ Valuable business resources

More information, speakers, and registration details will be announced soon!

07/10/2026

Lane Enterprises is now hiring!
Apply today at [email protected]

06/24/2026

Please give to this cause if you can. If not, please share with your network.

06/23/2026

Looking for a new opportunity?

06/22/2026

Partnering to change the lives of individuals, their families and the communities in which they live.

The power of work transforms lives, strengthens families, and builds stronger communities. We believe this deeply. The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Foundation exists to help individuals overcome the barriers that stand between them and meaningful employmen...

06/09/2026

Working together to provide opportunities.

At 19 years old, Mally knew she wanted a career where she could help people and make a difference in her community.

But pursuing her EMT certification wasn't easy. Between work, school, daily responsibilities, and financial pressures, there were plenty of reasons to give up.

Instead, she kept going.

Today, Mally has earned her EMT certification and is building a future in emergency medical services—a career she's passionate about and one that will allow her to serve others when they need help most.

Stories like Mally's remind us why the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Foundation exists. Sometimes the difference between reaching a goal and giving up is having access to training, support, and resources when they're needed most.

As we prepare for GiveLocal NRV, we're celebrating the determination of individuals like Mally and the community that helps make success possible.

"The hard work is worth it when you reach your goals."

We couldn't agree more. 💚

Want to learn more about how the Foundation helps individuals overcome barriers to employment? Visit: https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/New-River-Mount-Rogers-Workforce-Development-Foundation

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06/02/2026

Just in from our partner the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Board

📢 Employers, HR Professionals, Frontline Supervisors, Workforce Partners, and Business Leaders:

Join us on June 23 for Workforce Stability Through Support, Safety, and Skills-Based Hiring—a practical workshop designed to help employers improve retention, strengthen workplace culture, and build a more stable workforce.

Participants will learn:
✅ Skills-based hiring strategies
✅ Workforce retention best practices
✅ Supervisor communication tools
✅ Return-to-work strategies
✅ Community resources that support employee success

📅 June 23, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
📍 Pulaski Innovation Center – New River Room
🍽 Lunch provided
🎓 3.5 SHRM PDC Credits Available

Strong businesses depend on strong workforces. Join us for an engaging discussion on practical solutions that help employees succeed and employers thrive.

Register today: Register at: https://ow.ly/ysug50Z6OXy

This event is part of the Connect Appalachia initiative, which works to strengthen workforce participation and economic opportunity by connecting employers, community resources, and workforce solutions across the region.

05/31/2026

Another partner working to serve the region.

What if the only thing standing between someone and a good job… was one barrier?

Access to training.
A car repair.
A certification fee.

That’s where the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Foundation steps in.

During 2026 (noon June 24 to noon June 25), you can help remove those barriers and help someone go from unemployed to earning a paycheck.

Early giving begins June 1st!
https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/New-River-Mount-Rogers-Workforce-Development-Foundation

We’ve always believed in “teaching a person to fish.”
Now, we’re making sure they can actually get to the water.

💙 Give.
🔁 Share.
🤝 Be part of someone’s path to a better future.

04/21/2026

📅 Hiring events are coming up — are you ready?

We’re spotlighting several upcoming job fairs in our latest podcast episode, with details straight from the organizers themselves.

Don’t miss your chance to:
✔ Meet employers
✔ Explore opportunities
✔ Grow your network

🎧 Get all the details: https://vcwnewrivermtrogers.com/category/work-talk/

04/15/2026

📅 Hiring events are coming up........are you ready?

Check out the flyer for the information on the Crossroads Career Fair in Galax!

Don’t miss your chance to:
✔ Meet employers
✔ Explore opportunities
✔ Grow your network