Two years after local and state officials announced a billion-dollar investment, the first shovels hit the ground at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill. Battery component manufacturer Microporous is building a $1.6 billion facility expected to create 1,800 jobs in Pittsylvania County.

Bedford County Public Schools is looking to hire more bus staff. The district is holding a bus driver recruitment fair this Saturday.

The biotechnology incubator will support the growth of research spinoffs and start-up companies as they work to commercialize groundbreaking research.

Voyant Beauty Plant workers received a WARN notice stating that the plant will be shut down no later than August 31, 2026.

Many Virginia Tech students say that they are already feeling the pressure of job hunting and a competitive job market.

A proposed data center campus in Appomattox County is generating both excitement and concern among local leaders and residents.

Concerns are growing in Appomattox County over a proposed data center project and the resources it could require, particularly water usage.

Roanoke city leaders presented a proposed budget for the next fiscal year that would keep spending balanced, but it would freeze dozens of vacant jobs and leave other positions unfunded.

On Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 million to “expand operations” at their Giles County manufacturing facility. This investment is expected to create 46 new jobs.

The Greater Roanoke Workforce Board announced they are partnering with Virginia Works to hold an “Explore Your Next Move” workshop for Yokohama employees on Monday, March 2.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that Modine will invest $19.6 million through 2029 in planned capital expenditures to expand its presence in Buena Vista.

Merck is set to create 500 new jobs in Virginia with the construction of a $3 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Elkton, the company and state officials announced Monday.

Job seekers in Roanoke had a great opportunity to meet with employers during the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board’s second annual Career Expo hiring event.

If you’re looking for a job, you’re in luck. The Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board is hosting a job fair today for the Greater Roanoke region at the Berglund Center from 4 to 7 p.m.

Nathan Trotter will invest about $65 million to build Tin Ridge, the nation’s first large-scale tin production and recycling facility in Henry County, Virginia.

Virginia marked a milestone Monday with the opening of the Commonwealth’s first adult high school, giving residents a second chance to earn their diplomas.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that MerryGoRound Inc, a fulfillment company, would establish operations in Pittsylvania County.

UK-based company WB Alloys is investing $6.6 million to introduce a facility in Danville that will create 30 jobs, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced.

On Thursday, Framatome officially opened the doors to its newly upgraded facility on Mill Ridge Road in Lynchburg. The $50 million expansion is partially designed to support the development of small modular reactors (SMRs)— compact, factory-built nuclear units that industry leaders say could be faster and cheaper to build than traditional nuclear plants.

Martinsville officials are hoping a major jobs announcement in North Carolina has some spillover effects across the state line.

Dozens of new jobs are coming to Franklin County after a bit of a delay.

Bargain shoppers in Galax, Virginia, have a new destination for unbeatable deals with the grand opening of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.

The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation (GLCF) recently announced the recipient of its sixth annual $100,000 Century Fund Grant, awarded to the Altavista Area YMCA.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that QualiChem, Inc., a metalworking fluids producer, will be investing $9 million to expand their operations to a 48,550-square-foot facility in Salem. This project is expected to create 12 new jobs.

Congressman Morgan Griffith visited the TMEIC Corporation in Roanoke as part of his trip around his district today.

Dust off those resumes! Sheetz is looking to hire more than 365 across Virginia.

Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.

Fifteen Downtown Roanoke businesses want to hire you at a hiring fair that’ll be held on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at the City Market Building on the Mezzanines.

Solarix, a solar panel manufacturer announced that it acquired Forest facility in a move that will generate 104 new green energy jobs.

As nationwide unemployment reaches a 3-year high, local nonprofits and resources are offering help for employers and jobseekers.

Carilion Clinic announced it is teaming up with Ensemble Health Partners to take over billing and payments.

Donald Trump's warning during his debate with Joe Biden that immigrants are taking “Black jobs" and “Hispanic jobs” prompted outrage from Democrats and Black leaders who found the language vague and racially discriminatory.

Roanoke’s new Bubba’s 33 is bringing 200 new jobs to the area.

The City of Roanoke is eager to hire at Wednesday’s job fair at the Berglund Center.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that Mack Trucks will invest $14.5 million to expand its Roanoke County manufacturing operation.

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In 2021, it was announced that Schock GmbH, the inventor of quartz composite sinks, was investing $85 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing operation in Henry County.

Universal Logistics is expanding in the greater Roanoke area.

On Thursday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that a Lynchburg nuclear company is investing $49.4 million and creating over 500 new jobs.

Each year retail stores hire more workers than usual to make sure they can accommodate all the extra people and demand for goods, although one group that can overlooked is those with disabilities.

President Biden delivered remarks on continued progress in empowering workers and strengthening America’s ports and supply chains.

Here are the 10 biggest by the number of striking workers, according to Statista.

More than 300 hundred are coming to Southside thanks to a multi-million dollar business expansion.

A rail equipment manufacturer company is expanding its facility in Salem, bringing 38 new jobs to the area.

The average annual salary for a controller in 2021 was $129,750, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and controllers also get to have top-notch benefits working for the government.

Apple has a long history of designing products that aren’t the first to be introduced in a particular category but still redefine the market.

Altec Industries is investing more than a million dollars in a new product line in Botetourt County, creating around 150 new jobs, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Splash Valley Water Park in Roanoke County is looking to bring in additional staff for summer.

U.K. telecom company BT Group plans to shed up to 55,000 jobs by the end of the decade and replace some of them with artificial intelligence.

While many graduates to obtain employment right after college, one expert said there are certain negotiating tactics that can be used to maximize the salary of their first job.

The effort hopes to help low-income students obtain a two-year certification program in Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas.

Governor Youngkin announced Wednesday that Germany-based Zollner Elektronik AG will invest a combined $18 million to expand in Virginia, creating 100 jobs.

STS Group AG, a manufacturing automotive company, is headed to Salem and is expected to bring 119 jobs in its wake, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.

If you or anyone you know is looking for a job, you might want to keep four upcoming USPS job fairs on your radar.

According to responses we’ve gotten to the idea, many are receptive to a four-day workweek.

Progress is being made on plans for hte future Franklin County Career and Technical Education Center

Those in the Hill City looking for a career opportunity in education should mark their calendars for upcoming hiring events.

Amthor International’s expansion will include construction of a new 33,000 square foot facility in the Gretna Industrial Park

The whirring of machines and clanging of metal is sparking new life in Appomattox.

As the holiday season approaches, Belk is looking to hire for over 6,000 positions.

It's one of dozens of union locals that has launched a recruiting blitz to bring in "unrepresented" journeymen and offer paid apprenticeships to the potential next generation of skilled welders.

You don't have to go far to find workers who are burned out, fed up and looking for a new job.

Thanks to the pandemic, technology and just trends, traditional office life is becoming less appealing.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that Hitachi Energy will invest $37 million in expanding its operation in Halifax County.

President Biden is slated to deliver remarks on creating jobs in the Hudson Valley, lowering costs, and ensuring the future is made in America at 2:00 p.m.

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The energy manufacturing company just opened their largest American facility in Daleville.

Governor Glenn Youngkin was in South Boston Tuesday to announce an $80 million investment into the region that will create more than 100 new jobs.

The store’s pharmacy jobs include pharmacists, which require a PharmD, and pharmacy technicians, which require a high school diploma or GED for applicants 18 years and older, Kroger said

Seven substitutes will start the year.

Some teaching an additional section/class, combining bus routes.

Norfolk Southern is increasing their pay and offering other incentives to draw in more employees.

The program is specific to Roanoke City residents and businesses needing a little help.

The LEGO Group is set to invest more than $1 billion to build its first U.S. factory in Chesterfield County near Richmond.

Leaders at the nonprofit Goodwill say they are seeing a major need for resources to help people in the Commonwealth.

The Economic Development Authority for the City of Salem hosted a job fair Tuesday. More than 65 businesses and local industries were on hand.

As communities continue to grow, so does the amount of garbage. But cities and companies are struggling to keep workers willing to do these "dirty" jobs.

Inflation is a word that fills many with dread. A recent Harris Poll found that 55% of Americans are worried about inflation and what it will do to their cost of living.

Have you ever wanted to work at an amusement park? This might be your chance.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced a new way to help Virginians with the supply chain issues that have plagued the U.S. since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago.

Americans are leaving their jobs in droves according to recent data released by the nation’s Labor Department.

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More than 1,100 Food Lion locations will be hosting open interviews this month.

The goal is to combat the holiday demand surge and help workers make some extra cash.

Philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs will invest $3.5 billion within the next 10 years to address the climate crisis.

We know it and you know it, too: The pandemic messed with a LOT of people’s jobs.

The Return to Earn program allows companies to sweeten their deal when offering incentives to eligible workers, thanks to matching bonuses up to $500 per new employee.

Living through a global pandemic has been tough on many people, job-wise, in the past year or so.

We know, you know: The pandemic messed with a LOT of people’s jobs.

Has someone ever come up to you and said that you work too much?

If you’re looking for a job, Lynchburg Public Works is hiring in all divisions.

It’s safe to say this isn’t your average job interview, nor has it been for 105 years.

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Put the final touches on your resume and get dressed for success because Saturday May 15 more than 20 employers looking to hire will be in the same place at once.

Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.

Legislators don’t want to wait until fall for a report on the Virginia Employment Commission’s progress in processing unemployment claims.

One Florida McDonald’s started offering a $50 incentive to anyone who went in for an interview to help hire more workers, according to Tampa Bay’s CBS affiliate WTSP.

There’s major economic development news in Franklin County as Virginia Furniture Market announces a $10 million expansion.

The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center is hosting the three-day job fair for Concentrix, which is looking to hire 80 to 100 customer service agents for a call center.

When you hear someone say that he or she is an accountant, do you think of taxes right away?