SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) – The Salem Civic Center was once again home to a job fair Thursday. This came as a longtime manufacturer in the area, Yokohama Tire, recently announced a permanent closure.
Although the job fair was open to the public, organizers who put this together are hoping it secures new work for those impacted employees.
We’re told nearly 170 people have signed up to find a new job. We talked with a couple businesses and hopeful job seekers about what they’re looking for in a new position…