Press Release: Economic Development and Workforce Center to Host Hiring Event Sept. 27

Sept. 7, 2023

Orange County Office of Economic Development

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Orange County Economic Development Office and the Virginia Career Works Center in Orange County will host a hiring event. Career seekers from the community are invited to speak to hiring managers with job openings in manufacturing, retail, food service, administration, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, distribution and more. 

“There are a lot of opportunities for career seekers across a variety of industries in the area! Whether you are looking for full or part-time employment, there will be an abundance of opportunities to connect with local businesses,” said Jason Ford with the Virginia Career Works Center.

Rose Deal, director of economic development for Orange County, noted, “We’re excited to once again team up with Virginia Career Works to host a local employer hiring event. Several Orange County businesses, who represent a variety of employment sectors, will be present and eager to welcome career seekers. We encourage folks to stop by to learn about and discuss the many full and part-time career opportunities that are available.” 

The event will be held at the Orange Train Depot, located at 122 E. Main St. in downtown Orange. All participants are encouraged to register for the event at  https://bit.ly/3OEbOGm.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Jason Ford at (540) 212-4570 or jason.ford@fredgoodwill.org. Free resume writing assistance and interview preparation are also available through a dedicated mobile resource specialist at any of the three Orange County Public Library branches.  For information regarding the Orange County mobile resource specialist’s hours at each location, please visit www.thinkorangeva.com/support/orange-workforce-center.