The Challenge Job Fair was held today in Roanoke. Area colleges and universities both from the region and outside the region participated in the fair. Over 400 students were present for the morning fair and in the afternoon interviews were conducted by the 70+ companies.

Many of the out-of-town students drove their own cars from Farmville, Lynchburg and Richmond to attend this fair. It was a great opportunity to show off the city and some of its local employers, however, the majority of employers were from outside the region. Hopefully, next year, more local companies will see the benefit to participating.

Kudos to Hollins University, this year’s organizer, for a job well done in promoting and organizing the event.