What is The Franklin Center? (click here for a list of services)
 PURPOSE AND MISSION:  

The Franklin Center partners formed a partnership in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration for the purpose of creating a One Stop Center to operate as a “single service delivery system” providing opportunities in employment, training, and education to the citizens and employers of Franklin County and the Town of Rocky Mount.    

The Mission of The Franklin Center is to promote and enhance workforce and economic development through lifelong learning.

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***FRANKLIN COUNTY ANNOUNCES NEW FRANKLIN CENTER GRANT AWARD FROM THE TOBACCO*** INDEMNIFICATION AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION COMMISSION! (Click here for full article)

We have great partners: 

Averett University              Ferrum College

Patrick Henry Community College            Virginia Western Community College

West Piedmont Regional Adult Education Center

Contact us today at 540.483.0179 or at info@thefranklincenter.org to talk with one of our college representatives.  We will get you on the path to a great career! 

Don't know what career to choose?  Try a free career assessment tool called VA Wizard!

Interested in a Job? 
The 2010 U.S. Census is now offering testing for upcoming and open positions. 

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Call 1-866-861-2010 to register and  for more details.

FC PARKS & RECREATION - Classes offered at The Franklin Center

You can also call Marcia Cramblitt at 540.483.9293 for more details.  Join us for these great events!

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS

The Virginia Employment Commission is hosting a Career Fair on February 25, 2010 at The Franklin Center. Registration is FREE.  Businesses seeking to participate should contact Debra Squires at 540.986.5659.  For a registration form, please click here.

Are you a local employer with employee training needs that would expand your businesses and/or retrain your existing employees?  If so, then click below for Franklin County guidelines for local economic development training grant funds that may be available for 2008 - 2009.

GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING GRANT FUNDS CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING KATHY HODGES, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - THE FRANKLIN CENTER AT 540.483.0179, ext. 2101.

 What is the 2010 U.S. Census?

  • The census is a count of everyone living in the United States every 10 years.

  • The census is mandated by the U.S. Constitution.

  • The next census is in 2010.

  • Your participation in the census is required by law.

  • It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

  • Federal law protects the personal information you share during the census.

  • Census data are used to distribute Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to local, state and tribal governments each year.

PURPOSE AND MISSION:  

The Franklin Center partners formed a partnership in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration for the purpose of creating a One Stop Center to operate as a “single service delivery system” providing opportunities in employment, training, and education to the citizens and employers of Franklin County and the Town of Rocky Mount.    

The Mission of The Franklin Center is to promote and enhance workforce and economic development through lifelong learning.

The Franklin Center for Advanced Learning and Enterprise - Contact us at: 540.483.0179 or info@thefranklincenter.org

Webpage updated: February 4, 2010