Virginia Career Works Central Region

Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center Closed: June 3 & 4, 2025
2025-06-03 - 2025-06-04 | Virginia
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, located at 3125 Odd Fellows Road, will be closed on June 3 and 4, 2025 for staff training. If you need assistance, visit one of our many other Virginia Career Works centers around the Commonwealth. To see a full list, visit: www.virginiacareerworks.com

Council of Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEOs) Meeting
2025-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The Council of Chief Local Elected Officials (CLEOs) for Local Workforce Development Area 7 (LWDA 7) will hold its next public meeting on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Central Virginia Planning District Commission (CVPDC) offices located at 828 Main Street, 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Agenda items include:

Approval of minutes from the June 18, 2024, meeting

Director’s and Finance reports

Approval of the PY25 Budget and Infrastructure Funding Agreement

Appointment of new Workforce Development Board members

Board Certification documentation

Other business as needed

A full agenda packet can be found here: May 29, 2025 Agenda Packet
The meeting is open to the public. For more information, visit www.vcwcentralregion.com or contact us at (434) 455-5940.

Moneta Job Fair
2025-05-29 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Staunton River High School, 1095 Golden Eagle Drive, Moneta, Virginia, 24121
Looking for your next career move? Don’t miss the Moneta Job Fair on Thursday, May 29th from 10 AM to 1PM at Staunton River High School (1095 Golden Eagle Dr, Moneta, VA 24121). This event is free and open to all job seekers. Meet hiring managers, get resume tips, and make new connections. From students and recent grads to experienced job seekers, you’ll find opportunities for everyone! Presented by Bedford County Economic Development, Bedford County Public Schools, and Virginia Career Works – Central Region.

Virginia Has Jobs: A Statewide Virtual Hiring Event
2025-03-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia
Virginia Works and its partners Virginia Career Works and the Virginia Employment Commission are hosting a Statewide Virtual Hiring Event next Wednesday, March 5th, from 10 AM – 3 PM. Whether you’re an employer looking for talent or a jobseeker looking for your next opportunity, this event will connect users just like a real-live job fair, but across geography! Jobseekers, you can share your resume, speak directly with employers, and browse opportunities. Employers, you can meet skilled individuals who could be your next new hires, book time for one-on-one interviews, and exhibit what you have to offer. If you are an impacted Federal worker and are looking for your next career opportunity, consider joining this event! Register now at 🔗 tinyurl.com/VHJ-JS

Delta Star Hiring Event
2025-01-23 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
The Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center will be hosting a Hiring Event with Delta Star on January 23 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Delta Star is recruiting Coil Winders and Transformer Assemblers on the night shift at their Lynchburg facility. These are entry-level openings with a growing employer in our region.
Prior to attending the event, job seekers must be fully registered in the Virginia Workforce Connection (VWC) at vawc.virginia.gov. Applicants are strongly encouraged to schedule an interview time slot in advance by calling 434-947-2374.

Fall Hiring Event
2024-10-29 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
Virginia Career Works is hosting a Fall Hiring Event on Tuesday, October 29 from 9AM – 1PM at the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road; Lynchburg, VA 24501. Apply for positions in person and talk with hiring managers on site. Bring your resume! Admission is free. Participating employers include:
Aerofin
Banker Steel
Bedford Weaving
BGF
Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority
Buffalo Air Handling
CloudFit
Eckerd Connects (ODJCC)
Foster Fuels
Georgia-Pacific – Big Island
Georgia-Pacific – Gladys
Horizon Behavioral Health
HumanKind
Innovairre
RoadSafe Traffic
Sam Moore Furniture
Signode Industrial Group
TRU by Hilton
To learn more and receive help with your resume prior to the event, please call 434-455-5940 and press option 2 to speak with a customer service representative. If you have questions about the event, please call 434-947-2374.

Statewide Virtual Hiring Event
2024-10-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia
Employers across Virginia are hiring and you can learn about their opportunities without leaving home! Virginia Works, in partnership with the Virginia Employment Commission and Virginia Career Works, is hosting a Virtual Job Fair on October 30 from 10 AM – 5PM. Chat with hiring representatives and learn about opportunities across the Commonwealth. To register for the event and learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eQA-rF9Z

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2024-10-08 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, located at 300 Lucado Place; Lynchburg, VA 24504. Members of the public are invited to attend. Anyone wishing to provide public comments should email Traci Blido, Executive Director of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, prior to the meeting at traci.blido@vcwcentral.com.

Hiring Event with Harco/IPEX
2024-09-05 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
Learn about great career opportunities with a growing company. HARCO/IPEX will host a Hiring Event at the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, located 3125 Odd Fellows Road, on Thursday, September 5 from 9 AM – NOON. Harco/IPEX has openings for shipping clerks, processors, maintenance technicians, machine operators, mold technicians, specifications managers, production managers, and tooling managers. Stop by the event or call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview time slot in advance.

Royal Farms Hiring Event
2024-08-15 13:00 - 2024-08-16 13:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
Royal Farms is getting closer to opening its new Rustburg location and we have more opportunities for you to apply for jobs at that store. Stop by our Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, located at 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg, on August 15 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and August 16 from 9AM – 1PM to apply for Customer Service Associate and Customer Service Lead positions. If you would like to schedule an interview time in advance, please call 434-439-3046.

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board - Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Microsoft Teams
The Executive Committee of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 1 p.m. This meeting will take place virtually on Microsoft Teams. Anyone with questions about the meeting should email Traci Blido, Executive Director of the Central Virginia Workforce Development Board, prior to the meeting at traci.blido@vcwcentral.com.
Click this link to attend the meeting virtually on the Microsoft Teams platform.
Click this link to view the meeting agenda

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2024-04-09 | Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will take place in-person at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (300 Lucado Place; Lynchburg, VA).
Click here to view the agenda packet

Delaware North Hiring Event
2024-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Peaks of Otter Lodge, 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Career Works and Virginia Works are hosting a Hiring Event for Delaware North on April 4 from 10AM – 2PM at the Peaks of Otter Lodge, located at 85554 Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford. Delaware North is attempting to fill more than a dozen roles at the Peaks of Otter Lodge for the Summer 2024 season, including:

Sales & Event Coordinator
Server / Lead Server
Night Auditor
Bartender
Host
Dishwasher
Busser
Event Banquet Lead
Retail Cashier
Kitchen Supervisor
Cooks
Housekeeping Inspector
Front Desk Clerk
Shuttle Bus Driver
Dining Room Supervisor
Laundry Worker
Housekeeper

Open interviews will be conducted during the Hiring Event on April 4. To schedule an interview time slot in advance, call 434-947-2374.

Buffalo Air Handling Hiring Event
2024-03-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
Join Virginia Career Works for a Hiring Event with Buffalo Air Handling on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 10 AM – 2PM. This event will be held at the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, located at 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg. Buffalo Air Handling is hiring Assemblers starting at $16.93/HR in Amherst. They also need Welders, Electricians, and a CAD Designer. Additional engineer jobs also available (Mechanical, Contract, and Sales Application).Call 434-947-2374 to set up an interview time slot in advance.

Vital Skills Workshop: Creating a Budget
2024-01-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Join Jeff Bennett of Virginia Career Works for a budgeting workshop, focusing on the importance of and tips for budgeting your money and managing it wisely. This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 30 at the Life Skills Institute, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

The Great Race Workshop
2024-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
“Start The Great Race”
Free workshop. Open to the public.

Every 4th Monday
10:00 AM – Noon
Life Skills Institute
Lower level of the Plaza
2323 Memorial Ave. Suite 27
Lynchburg, VA 24501

Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those transitioning from school into the workforce for the first time, those who have been unemployed for a period of time and are re-entering the workforce, and those who are entering a new career pathway.
It is also helpful for those who need employment, but lack motivation or confidence, and those who don’t know where to begin.
What will you learn?
This workshop will help you to identify & define your strengths, weaknesses, & skills-sets to create resume’ summary statements & answer important job interview questions.
It will help you to develop a strong, healthy mind-set & attitude that will improve self-confidence, self-motivation, & the qualities that employers are looking for.
Through activities such as “Get to Know Yourself” & “Create Your Own Stories”, this will prepare you for the transition from school to the workforce, and/or help you take charge of your career pathway.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

"Mastering the Interview" Workshop
2024-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those who are going into a job interview and are anxious about saying the right things and making a good impression on the interviewers. It is for those who want to present with self-confidence and become the prime candidate over & above everyone else competing for the job.
What will you learn?
This workshop will teach you what to do before the interview to best prepare yourself, as well as how to conduct yourself during the interview. It will teach you how to anticipate the questions you will be asked, and the answers you will give. It will teach you how to present your strengths & weaknesses, your attributes & qualities, and your skillsets in such a way that they can’t help but consider you for the job. It will teach you how to present yourself.
Through activities such as “Create Your Own Stories” and handouts which include current mock interview questions & great tips on what to do and not to do in a job interview, you will learn how to answer behavioral & situation-based questions, how to turn your weaknesses into strengths by your answers, and how to totally impress the interviewers to land your second interview, and ultimately the job. This workshop will help you stand out from the other candidates.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Royal Farms Hiring Event
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-18 | Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Virginia Career Works is hosting a Hiring Event with Royal Farms on January 17 and 18 from 10AM until 2PM each day at the Bedford Central Library, located at 321 North Bridge Street in Bedford. Walk-ins are welcome. Interested job seekers are encouraged to fill out an application in advance on the Royal Farms website at https://www.royalfarms.com/careers/.

“Success in the Workplace: Soft Skills”
2024-01-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those who need to learn the importance of developing and improving their soft skills. It is for those who are struggling to land the second interview due to something they may not be aware of causing them to not make that good first impression on the interviewers. It is for those who want to know the most important aspects that employers are looking for in an employee. It is for those who want to become the best employee they can be. This workshop is for those who do NOT believe they need a workshop in soft skills!
What will you learn?
This workshop will teach you the top 9 soft skills that are in demand according to employers. It will teach you the definitions of the soft skills and how to develop & improve them in your life.
Through activities such as “Hard vs. Soft Skills”, “Drawing Bugs”, & “$86,400”, along with great facilitated discussion, you will learn the importance of soft skills in the workplace, how to make a good first impression at your job interview, and hopefully secure employment, as well as position yourself for advancement & promotions at your place of employment.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Vital Skills Workshop: Goal Setting
2024-01-11 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Vital Skills, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works, will teach you all there is to know about time management, goal setting, and more to excel in the workplace.
Come learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 11 at the Life Skills Institute, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Vital Skills Workshop: Time Management
2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Vital Skills, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works, will teach you all there is to know about time management, goal setting, and more to excel in the workplace.
Come learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 9 at the Life Skills Institute, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2024-01-09 | Microsoft Teams
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. Due to inclement weather, this will be a 100% virtual meeting.
Click here to join the meeting
Meeting ID: 234 013 178 723
Passcode: [REDACTED]

"Creating a Resume" Workshop
2024-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Who is this for?
This workshop is designed for those who are creating a resume for the first time, those wishing to update their old resumes, and those wishing to make their resumes catch the attention of the employers in our area.
What will you learn?
This workshop will teach you how to format and arrange the four essential sections of a good resume (the header, summary statement, experience, and education sections), as well as how to impress employers with an optional professional affiliations section. We will focus mainly on the summary statement, as it is the most crucial section of a good resume.
Through activities such as “Get to Know Yourself” and handouts which include a good sample resume, current resume “buzzwords”, and identifying strengths & weaknesses, you will discover the best words, phrases, and ways to present your skillsets, as well as your unique attributes & qualities in writing.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Vital Skills Workshop: Communication
2024-01-04 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Vital Skills, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works, will teach you all there is to know about time management, goal setting, and more to excel in the workplace.
Come learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on January 4 at the Life Skills Institute, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

Vital Skills Workshop: Creative Problem Solving
2023-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Life Skills Institute, 2323 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, VA, 24501, United States
Vital Skills, led by Jeff Bennett with Virginia Career Works, will teach you all there is to know about time management, goal setting, and more to excel in the workplace.
Come learn how to make yourself marketable for any job! This free event will take place from 10AM -12PM on December 5 at the Life Skills Institute, located at 2323 Memorial Avenue, Suite 26 in Lynchburg (Lower Level of The Plaza).
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact Jeff Bennett: 434-283-5183 / Email: jeff.bennett@vcwcentral.com

LWDA VII Chief Local Elected Officials Meeting
2023-11-16 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Central Virginia Planning District Commission, 828 Main Street 12th Floor, Lynchburg, VA, 24502, United States
The Chief Local Elected Officials of Virginia’s Local Workforce Development Area VII will meet on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at the Central Virginia Planning District Commission, located at 828 Main Street, 12th Floor; Lynchburg, VA 24504.
Click here to view the meeting agenda packet

Dynax Hiring Event
2023-10-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Bedford Central Library, 321 North Bridge Street, Bedford, VA, 24523, United States
Dynax is recruiting Machine Operators and Maintenance Technicians for its plant in Botetourt County.
Job seekers can apply for openings at a Hiring Event on Tuesday, October 24 from 1 until 4 p.m. at the Bedford Central Library, located at 321 North Bridge Street in Bedford.
Call 434-947-2374 to reserve an interview time slot in advance.

Delta Star Hiring Event
2023-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, 3125 Odd Fellows Road, Lynchburg, VA, 24501
Delta Star is recruiting for the following positions at its Lynchburg facility: Welder 1, Transformer Assembler, Maintenance Technician III, Coil Winder, Machine Operator – Chip and Grinder. These jobs have a pay range of $16.96 – $25.00/hr.
Job seekers can interview for positions at a Hiring Event on Thursday, October 19 from Noon until 4 p.m. at the Virginia Career Works Lynchburg Center, located at 3125 Odd Fellows Road in Lynchburg.
A flyer advertising the Hiring Event is attached. Please share this information with anyone who might be interested and post publicly in your facilities and on social media as you deem appropriate. Job seekers should call 434-947-2374 to schedule an interview time slot in advance.

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2023-10-10 | Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will take place in-person at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (300 Lucado Place; Lynchburg, VA).
Click Here to View the Meeting Agenda Packet
Click Here to Join the Meeting Virtually on Microsoft Teams

Central Virginia Workforce Development Board Meeting
2023-07-19 | Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, 300 Lucado Place, Lynchburg, VA, 24504, United States
The Central Virginia Workforce Development Board will meet Tuesday, July 19, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. This meeting will take place in-person at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance (300 Lucado Place; Lynchburg, VA).
Click here to view the Meeting Agenda Packet
Click here to attend the meeting virtually on Microsoft Teams
