
McAuliffe announces third consecutive month of Virginia labor force increase
Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 4,900 jobs in October, up 67,300 jobs from October of 2015.

Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment increased by 4,900 jobs in October, up 67,300 jobs from October of 2015.

The New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Investment Area Consortium in Radford will receive a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

The JLARC report released Monday highlighted inefficiencies and management problems at the VEDP.

VirginiaNavigator is a statewide non-profit that provides free web-based resources for older adults, people with disabilities and their families.

A JMU administrator for the community literacy service and a child participant in the program will be honored in a White House ceremony.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the launch of Cyber Vets Virginia, a new initiative to provide veterans with access to cyber security training.

Blue Ridge Community College calendar items for November. Events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise indicated.

The healthcare sector plays an important role in Virginia’s economy. About 11 percent of all jobs in Virginia are in the healthcare and social assistance sector.

Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program-certified employers have hired 20,000 veterans across Virginia since 2012.

Mental Health America of Augusta presents Community Connections Initiative on “Autism-Understanding These Minds.”
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