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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Partner Links Need A Job? Class Schedule For Businesses Reservations Staff Hours Directions
 


FREE SEMINARS at The Franklin Center
February 21st 2012  10:30AM Polishing Your Resume
Sponsored by Square Table Business Associates -
www.squaretable.biz

March 1, 2012  9AM  and 7PM Class Times   FREE BASIC BUDGETING
Instructor: Derek Layman w/ Edward Jones (click here for flyer)
March 20th 2012  10:30AM - Interviewing Well
Sponsored by Square Table Business Associates - www.squaretable.biz

Seating is limited - Please call our front desk at 540.483.0179 to sign up!


We have Great Educational Partners!

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The Franklin Center Educational Partners are: 

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!

Need help with completing Financial Aid Paperwork.  Call us and make an appointment to see our weekly FAFSA representative at 540.483.0179!


The Virginia Department of Business Assistance
is offering the following FREE Workshops:


Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Marketing Workshop for Small Business  9AM to 11AM
Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Business Counseling (By Appointment)  1PM to 4PM

(Click Here for details)

ADVANCED REGISTRATION REQUIRED

The workshops are FREE but advanced registration is required as seating is limited.

Register at www.vastartup.org or call 276-676-3768


The Virginia Master Naturalist

Blue Ridge Foothills & Lakes Chapter

Will be offering Spring 2012 Basic Training Classes 

Spring 2012 Basic Training Classes 

Classes begin Tuesday, March 6th from 6:00PM to 8:30PM

For application and registration information, go to www.BRFAL.ORG or call 540.365.4613

(Click Here for Flyer)


Ready for Spring Turkey Season?
FREE HUNTER SAFETY CLASS - COMING IN MARCH 2012!

March 12th - March 14th     6:00PM to 9:30PM
Instructor: Greg Talley
Registration Required!  Call 1-888-516-0844 or register online at http://my.register-ed.com.


*ATTENTION GED INSTRUCTORS IN PILOT PROJECT*
Click here to access GED Scholarship Information


ATTENTION EMPLOYERS!

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 2012.

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.


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 3, 2012