Roanoke City, Virginia Career Works team up to help those laid off from jobs Gene Marrano January 8, 2020 1 minute read The loss of good-paying and long-term jobs at several local companies has led the Virginia Career Works resource center and the City of Roanoke to team up and offer assistance. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: STUDY: Virginia barely a top 20 state to raise a familyNext: United Way of Roanoke Valley names new President-CEO Related Stories Multi-unit development in the City of Roanoke overcomes legal challenge Gene Marrano June 4, 2026 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026