{"id":18285,"date":"2026-11-11T10:29:50","date_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:29:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/?p=18285"},"modified":"2026-11-11T10:29:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-11T15:29:53","slug":"virginia-western-and-genedge-host-first-ever-front-line-to-production-line-a-veteran-hiring-and-credentialing-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/2026\/11\/11\/virginia-western-and-genedge-host-first-ever-front-line-to-production-line-a-veteran-hiring-and-credentialing-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"Virginia Western and GENEDGE host first-ever\u00a0Front Line to Production Line, a veteran hiring and credentialing expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"On-site recruitment, tables with local manufacturers, credentialing guidance, upskilling information, and veteran support resources were available during the Front Line to Production Line\u2019s afternoon hiring expo.\" class=\"wp-image-18287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HIRE_2026_resized-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On-site recruitment, tables with local manufacturers, credentialing guidance, upskilling information, and veteran support resources were available during the Front Line to Production Line\u2019s afternoon hiring expo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r01\/___https:\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/___.YXAzOnZpcmdpbmlhd2VzdGVybjpjOm9mZmljZTM2NV9lbWFpbHNfYXR0YWNobWVudDo5YWJiNDM3NmJlZDYyNDA1ZWU4NTRiMDFkYjBhMGI0Nzo3OjAwN2U6NGY2Yzg5MTBjMjMxOWI4YThhNjZlMTZjOTNlMjdhYTY0OTllMTgyMjAxMGMxOTEzMGM4YTEzZmU2YTc4N2M0ODpwOkY6Rg\"><strong>Virginia Western Community College<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r01\/___https:\/genedge.org\/___.YXAzOnZpcmdpbmlhd2VzdGVybjpjOm9mZmljZTM2NV9lbWFpbHNfYXR0YWNobWVudDo5YWJiNDM3NmJlZDYyNDA1ZWU4NTRiMDFkYjBhMGI0Nzo3OmViNzk6ZjkzYTBlYzI0NmQxZDk3NmE0MGM5Y2U0NDU2YjQ4ZmM5YzZhNDI2MTYxZTA3MjZmMWE3ZmE1MmJkMmY4YWNhZTpwOkY6Rg\"><strong>GENEDGE<\/strong><\/a> joined forces to partner in hosting the inaugural Front Line to Production Line: Manufacturing Hiring &amp; 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Honorees and the employers recognizing them were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Lee Whitaker, U.S. Marine Corps; recognized by VFP, Inc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Jay Jones, U.S. Navy; recognized by Wabtec Graham White<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Brandon Johnson, U.S. Marine Corps; recognized by Advanced Machining Solutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Chris Moore, U.S. Marine Corps; recognized by Global Metal Finishing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014 Robert Jacob Campos, U.S. Army; recognized by FasTech, LLC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAt Virginia Western, we are deeply committed to empowering our Veteran community with the resources, training, and support they need to be successful in civilian life,\u201d said Brandon Snead, VERITAS Veteran Liaison at Virginia Western Community College. \u201cThis event recognized the sacrifice of our service members and provided practical pathways to high-demand careers right here in the Roanoke region through targeted upskilling and credentialing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Front Line to Production Line event aimed to lower barriers and facilitate connections for veterans seeking employment in manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVeterans are among the most reliable, dedicated employees any operation will have. Through their service to our country, they were trained to deal with adversity, quickly solve complex problems, and search for ways to constantly improve. All key success factors in the manufacturing world,\u201d said Scott Schein, Executive Director at GENEDGE. \u201cMany Veterans are currently benefiting from successful, high paying careers in the sector \u2014 but the industrial base needs more to consider this professional track. This unique event was designed to do just that.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI am truly grateful for GENEDGE\u2019s partner, Virginia Western, fully embracing and realizing this vision to honor and serve Veterans in our area,\u201d said Andre B. Corbin, First Sergeant, U.S. Army (Retired), Regional Growth Manager \u2013 West at GENEDGE. \u201cMy hopes are this inaugural event will further strengthen our relationship and lead to future partnering opportunities for serving the region together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"Regional manufacturers recognized their veteran employees on stage in front of families and community members during the Front Line to Production Line\u2019s morning honor ceremony. The ceremony featured a performance of \u201cThe Armed Services Medley\u201d by the 29th Infantry Division Band.\" class=\"wp-image-18288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-1024x819.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-1536x1229.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/Front-Line-to-Production-Line_HONOR_2026_resized-2048x1638.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Regional manufacturers recognized their veteran employees on stage in front of families and community members during the Front Line to Production Line\u2019s morning honor ceremony. The ceremony featured a performance of \u201cThe Armed Services Medley\u201d by the 29th Infantry Division Band.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Western Community College\u202fand GENEDGE joined forces to partner in hosting the inaugural Front Line to Production Line: Manufacturing Hiring &amp; 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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. <a class=\"continue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/2026\/11\/11\/virginia-western-and-genedge-host-first-ever-front-line-to-production-line-a-veteran-hiring-and-credentialing-expo\/\">Continue Reading<span> Virginia Western and GENEDGE host first-ever\u00a0Front Line to Production Line, a veteran hiring and credentialing expo<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":81,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"postBodyCss":"","postBodyMargin":[],"postBodyPadding":[],"postBodyBackground":{"backgroundType":"classic","gradient":""},"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-campus-news"],"featured_image_src":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Erica Myatt","author_link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/author\/emyatt\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.8 - 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