Help Finding Jobs

Back on the Path: a ministry of Cave Spring United Methodist Church, 4505 Hazel Drive, Roanoke, 24018 | 540-989-3673 | Facebook page | Back on the Path (BOP) is a job loss support group that helps people find jobs in Roanoke, Salem, Vinton, Christiansburg, Blacksburg, surrounding Roanoke Valley and New River Valley areas for either part-time or full-time employment. Comprised of job seekers (Hikers) and a team of supportive and well-connected professionals (Trailblazers), Back on the Path will help you network, foster encouragement, provide special training, and keep you well informed about the job search activities in the marketplace. Virtual meetings held Tuesday nights. Check out the website calendar for other networking opportunities, as well.

Goodwill Industries of the Valleys: 2502 Melrose Avenue NW, Roanoke, 24017 | 540-581.0620, option 1 | info@goodwillvalleys.com | Training programs available for adults in the healthcare field. Specific services also available to help youth, older workers, and re-entering citizens.

Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board: serves the Roanoke Valley and Alleghany Highlands to provide a skilled workforce to businesses' current and future demands. The Star City Works program helps match job seekers to businesses in need of workers and training (including subsidies). starcityworksva@gmail.com

RAM House (Roanoke Area Ministries): 824 Campbell Avenue SE, Roanoke, 24016 | 540-345-8850 | Many of our guests are able to do a variety of odd jobs. Our day labor program allows local residents and businesses to hire our guests to work for a reasonable wage. If the work schedule calls for missing lunch (noon) at RAM, we ask that our guests be provided with lunch in addition to their daily wage. More information here.

VAReady Initiative: partners with FastForward and additional partners (such as Sentara College of Health Sciences) to provide subsidized job training and a $1,000 award to those who receive their credentials. Business partners also offer resources and employment opportunities.

Virginia Career Works Roanoke Center: 3601 Thirlane Road NW Suite 2, Roanoke, 24019 | 540-560-8442 | Job placement, training, and preparedness support services, as well as referrals to many other local services and agencies. The referral portal connects job seekers to programs that assist them in advancing their career paths and financial independence through training, certification, education, and employment services; a tutorial for using it can be found here. The strategic workforce dashboard gives information on employment trends and opportunities.