Orange County Insight May 2022

Orange County Economic Development Partners to Host Successful Job Fair at Orange County High School

By: Rose Deal, Director, Orange County Economic Development

On April 21, 2022, Orange County Economic Development staff partnered with Germanna Community College Career Coach, Hillary Morris, the Virginia Career Works - Piedmont Region Team, and Orange County High School to offer a Job Fair for Orange County High School juniors and seniors.

Twenty - one businesses participated, including Germanna apprenticeship sites like Chemung / Cedar Mountain Stone, and more than 100 students attended. (21)

Several businesses walked away with future scheduled interviews, and many commented that this was the most productive hiring event they have attended in years. Successful events like this demonstrate the high quality employers and skilled upcoming job seekers that call Orange County home! It is a great place to live, work, and enjoy. Learn more at www.thinkorangevirginia.com.

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