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Veolia hires and trains two Richmond residents in wastewater management
In an effort to build better a more amicable relationship with the community, Veolia, the company that manages the wastewater treatment plant in Richmond, has instituted an internship program geared at employing local residents. The company is already through the first stages of selecting two interns, said Jamal Muhammad, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Veolia.
Read MoreRichmond agency offers training and hope to jobseekers
With the city’s unemployment rate hovering around 18 percent, one thing is clear—Richmond residents need jobs. RichmondWORKS, an employment and training center, offers clients classes, guidance and hope for a new paycheck.
Read MoreNew youth jobs program hailed
It was a small, understated presentation, but for many of the young people on hand it was a big part of their lives. The ceremony was for the Richmond Youth Corps, a new city jobs program that provides part-time work for Richmond residents ages 17-24.
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