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Rocky Mount Police Department - Virginia is hosting a Community First Scam/Fraud Presentation at The Franklin Center nex...
07/23/2026

Rocky Mount Police Department - Virginia is hosting a Community First Scam/Fraud Presentation at The Franklin Center next Wednesday, July 29, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM!

To register, contact Sergeant Ryan King at [email protected].

The weather may be hot, but these career opportunities are even hotter. 🔥Check out this month's featured Franklin County...
06/30/2026

The weather may be hot, but these career opportunities are even hotter. 🔥

Check out this month's featured Franklin County, VA jobs and more at www.thefranklincenter.org/267/Career-Services to find your next opportunity!

Cornerstone Building Brands will be on-site at The Franklin Center tomorrow, June 30 from 9 AM - 12PM. Be sure to come o...
06/29/2026

Cornerstone Building Brands will be on-site at The Franklin Center tomorrow, June 30 from 9 AM - 12PM. Be sure to come out and find your next job!

📢 Looking for your next opportunity in Franklin County, VA ?

Cornerstone Building Brands (Ply Gem) will be hosting on-site hiring events at The Franklin Center in Rocky Mount on the following dates:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Interview on the spot
✅ Learn about current openings
✅ Connect directly with the hiring team

Don't miss this chance to explore career opportunities with one of the region's leading manufacturers. Bring your resume and come prepared to interview!

📍 The Franklin Center , 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA

📢 Looking for your next opportunity in Franklin County, VA ?Cornerstone Building Brands (Ply Gem) will be hosting on-sit...
06/18/2026

📢 Looking for your next opportunity in Franklin County, VA ?

Cornerstone Building Brands (Ply Gem) will be hosting on-site hiring events at The Franklin Center in Rocky Mount on the following dates:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Interview on the spot
✅ Learn about current openings
✅ Connect directly with the hiring team

Don't miss this chance to explore career opportunities with one of the region's leading manufacturers. Bring your resume and come prepared to interview!

📍 The Franklin Center , 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA

06/18/2026

Franklin County Government Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

🚨 Hiring Opportunity at The Franklin Center! 🚨Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us at The Franklin Center as Co...
06/15/2026

🚨 Hiring Opportunity at The Franklin Center! 🚨

Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us at The Franklin Center as Cornerstone Building Brands hosts two upcoming hiring events:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 The Franklin Center
50 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Cornerstone Building Brands is currently hiring for all positions, offering benefits starting on Day 1, and will be conducting on-site interviews during both events.

Thank you to our partners at the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board and Virginia Works for helping connect job seekers with quality employment opportunities right here in our region.

Share with someone who may be looking for their next career move!

Today, the partner organizations of The Franklin Center came together for a strategic planning session to discuss the fu...
06/02/2026

Today, the partner organizations of The Franklin Center came together for a strategic planning session to discuss the future of the facility and the work happening within it.

The Franklin Center’s success and impact are made possible by the dedication and collaboration of our partners, and it was great to have everyone together working toward a shared vision for the future. We are excited to continue building momentum and creating opportunities that will positively impact the Franklin County, VA community for years to come.

While you’re stuck at home this weekend with the rainy weather, you might as well check out this month’s featured Frankl...
05/22/2026

While you’re stuck at home this weekend with the rainy weather, you might as well check out this month’s featured Franklin County job openings and find your next fit! ☔💼

Check out this month’s Featured Franklin County Jobs and more at:
www.thefranklincenter.org/267/Career-Services

We’re excited to help share this opportunity from the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board!This Summer Youth Empl...
05/21/2026

We’re excited to help share this opportunity from the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board!

This Summer Youth Employment Program is a great chance for young adults to gain real work experience, build skills, explore career paths, and earn money along the way. We’re especially excited that some Franklin County employers are participating and helping invest in the next generation of our workforce right here in our community.

If you know someone ages 16–24 who is currently out of school and could benefit from this experience, encourage them to apply today! 👇

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/dm9c7m4b

☀️💼 GET PAID. GET SKILLS. BUILD YOUR FUTURE. 💼☀️

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/dm9c7m4b

We are recruiting for our Summer Youth Employment Program in Franklin County and the Alleghany Highlands for young adults ages 16–24 who are currently out-of-school (graduated high school or dropped out).

This is your chance to:
✅ Earn money through paid work experience
✅ Explore career options
✅ Build your resume and job skills
✅ Get support while planning your next step

The program includes:
📚 1 week of career readiness training
💵 4–8 weeks of paid work experience
🤝 Ongoing support and guidance

If you or someone you know could benefit from this opportunity, sign up today!

Please help us spread the word! 🙌

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50 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA
24151

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Tuesday 8:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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