Virginia is fast-becoming a hot spot for STEM career opportunity and nowhere is that more evident than the Roanoke-Blacksburg region. The environment is primed to commercialize biotech, incite innovation, and generate an ecosystem where companies of all stages innovate and thrive.
If you’re looking for a place to take your STEM career to the next level, then the Roanoke-Blacksburg area is the perfect place for you. We can even help give you a jumpstart. We’ve rounded up a full calendar of regional events happening this spring aimed at connecting talented people in tech to exciting opportunities here.
Feb. 26-27: Career Quest | Berglund Center, Roanoke
Two-day event aimed at introducing 10th grade students to work-based learning, Youth Registered Apprenticeship, and how to connect with careers through their Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.
Feb. 27: Internship Support for Employers: V-TOP Staffing Agency + Matching Funds | Virtual
Employers can tune in to learn more internship support through V-TOP’s partnership with iQuasar, the statewide staffing agency and how to utilize their matching funds program.
March 8: Corporate Training Showcase Breakfast | VA Western Community College, Roanoke
Enjoy this free event and learn more about VWCC’s corporate and professional training programs.
March 12: Internship Support for Employers: V-TOP Staffing Agency + Matching Funds | Virtual
Employers can tune in to learn more internship support through V-TOP’s partnership with iQuasar, the statewide staffing agency and how to utilize their matching funds program.
March 26: Internship Support for Employers: V-TOP Staffing Agency + Matching Funds | Virtual
Employers can tune in to learn more internship support through V-TOP’s partnership with iQuasar, the statewide staffing agency and how to utilize their matching funds program.
April 10: SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair | Virtual
Open to students and alumni, this virtual career fair allows talent to connect with a wide variety of employers via a virtual career far. Free for jobseekers and open to all majors & degrees.
See the full list of regional events from the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council.