New workforce classes focus on 7th graders Gene Marrano February 5, 2018 1 minute read The Roanoke Regional Chamber and Junior Achievement are teaming up to give some local 7th graders a glimpse of their possible employment future. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Road conditions improve, refreezing a concern Monday morningNext: Va. Hospitals cheered that GOP may now talk Medicaid expansion Related Stories With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026 Virginia Democrats face end of window for extreme redistricting move Ian Price May 11, 2026 New speed cameras target Interstate 81 work zone in Roanoke County starting today Web Staff May 11, 2026