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 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026 Virginia is now the first state in the south and the 15th nationwide to create a paid family and medical leave program Gene Marrano May 13, 2026