VA Ready Initiative launches new unemployment program Rachel Meell June 30, 2020 1 minute read The COVID-19 shutdowns have caused many to become unemployed, but a new non-profit organization has created a program to help people retrain and get new jobs. WFIR’s Rachel Meell has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rita Bishop retires from Roanoke City Schools todayNext: JJ Redick says he’s addicted – to basketball Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026