About this Event
GENEDGE and Virginia Western Community College will host the first annual Front Line to Production Line Manufacturer Expo. This is a day selected in honoring and serving Virginia's veterans while connecting them directly with the region's manufacturers.
- Who: Presented by Virginia Western Community College and GENEDGE — honoring Virginia veterans, and open to everyone.
- What: A veterans honor ceremony in the morning and a manufacturer expo and job fair in the afternoon, showcasing careers, live demonstrations, and pathways to industry-recognized credentials.
- When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 — honor ceremony 10 a.m.–noon; expo and job fair 1–4 p.m.; lunch available from 12pm - 1pm.
- Where: Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, Virginia.
- Why: To honor those who served, connect veterans and job seekers with employers hiring now, and launch a new manufacturer-credentialing partnership between Virginia Western and GENEDGE.
How to take part
MANUFACTURERS AND HIRERS — two ways to participate, no cost:
1. HONOR — nominate a veteran employee for public recognition on stage. Featured on-stage recognition is limited; all nominated veterans are recognized.
2. HIRE — recruit at a no-cost hiring table on the job-fair floor. Bring openings, applications, and someone who can interview.
First, register your attendance here (one ticket per attending representative). Then email Andre B. Corbin at [email protected] or call 423-530-9581 to confirm your table and submit your veteran nomination. Nominations and table requests close October 24.
VETERANS AND JOB SEEKERS — free entry, please register:
Register here so we can plan seating and lunch. Bring copies of your résumé. Meet employers who are hiring, explore training and credentialing, and access veterans services and workforce partners.
Questions: Andre B. Corbin · [email protected] · 423-530-9581
Event venue & nearby stays
Virginia Western Community College, 3094 Colonial Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, United States
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