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Virginia Western Community College<\/strong><\/a> and GENEDGE<\/strong><\/a> joined forces to partner in hosting the inaugural Front Line to Production Line: Manufacturing Hiring & Credentialing Expo on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The free, daylong event was driven by a simple mission: The best way to honor a veteran is to hire one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Held on Virginia Western\u2019s campus, the event connected regional manufacturers with veterans, transitioning service members, military families, students, and community job seekers. The morning program honored the veterans in our community, while the afternoon focused on serving them with immediate hiring, career advancement, credentials, and veteran support services \u2014 all offered at no cost to the hirers or heroes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read about the honorees and see photos from the event.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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