The Franklin Center

10/06/2026

🎓 FAFSA Nights are back!

Completing the FAFSA can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own! The Franklin Center is proud to partner with Franklin County Public Schools, Ferrum College, Patrick & Henry Community College, and Virginia Western Community College to provide students and families with hands-on support completing the FAFSA.

📅 FAFSA Nights:
• October 26, 2026
• November 17, 2026
• December 15, 2026

⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 The Franklin Center, 50 Claiborne Ave., Rocky Mount

Representatives from participating organizations will be on-site to provide one-on-one assistance, answer questions, and share information about programs and next steps for enrollment. Spanish-speaking staff will also be available, and computers will be provided.

Come out, get the support you need, and take the stress out of FAFSA! 💻🎓

10/05/2026

Our local businesses are cooking up some great opportunities this month! 🍽️👨‍🍳

From the kitchen to the front of house, check out this month's featured restaurant and hospitality jobs in Franklin County, VA, and find your next opportunity!

Explore these openings and more at www.thefranklincenter.org/267/Career-Services.

08/31/2026

Check out this month's featured Franklin County, VA jobs and more at www.thefranklincenter.org/267/Career-Services to find your next opportunity!

07/23/2026

Rocky Mount Police Department - Virginia is hosting a Community First Scam/Fraud Presentation at The Franklin Center next Wednesday, July 29, from 6:00 - 7:30 PM!

To register, contact Sergeant Ryan King at [email protected].

06/30/2026

The weather may be hot, but these career opportunities are even hotter. 🔥

Check out this month's featured Franklin County, VA jobs and more at www.thefranklincenter.org/267/Career-Services to find your next opportunity!

06/29/2026

Cornerstone Building Brands will be on-site at The Franklin Center tomorrow, June 30 from 9 AM - 12PM. Be sure to come out and find your next job!

📢 Looking for your next opportunity in Franklin County, VA ?

Cornerstone Building Brands (Ply Gem) will be hosting on-site hiring events at The Franklin Center in Rocky Mount on the following dates:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Interview on the spot
✅ Learn about current openings
✅ Connect directly with the hiring team

Don't miss this chance to explore career opportunities with one of the region's leading manufacturers. Bring your resume and come prepared to interview!

📍 The Franklin Center , 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA

06/18/2026

📢 Looking for your next opportunity in Franklin County, VA ?

Cornerstone Building Brands (Ply Gem) will be hosting on-site hiring events at The Franklin Center in Rocky Mount on the following dates:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

✅ Interview on the spot
✅ Learn about current openings
✅ Connect directly with the hiring team

Don't miss this chance to explore career opportunities with one of the region's leading manufacturers. Bring your resume and come prepared to interview!

📍 The Franklin Center , 50 Claiborne Avenue, Rocky Mount, VA

06/18/2026

Franklin County Government Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

06/15/2026

🚨 Hiring Opportunity at The Franklin Center! 🚨

Looking for a new career opportunity? Join us at The Franklin Center as Cornerstone Building Brands hosts two upcoming hiring events:

📅 June 23 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 June 30 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 The Franklin Center
50 Claiborne Avenue
Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Cornerstone Building Brands is currently hiring for all positions, offering benefits starting on Day 1, and will be conducting on-site interviews during both events.

Thank you to our partners at the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board and Virginia Works for helping connect job seekers with quality employment opportunities right here in our region.

Share with someone who may be looking for their next career move!

06/02/2026

Today, the partner organizations of The Franklin Center came together for a strategic planning session to discuss the future of the facility and the work happening within it.

The Franklin Center’s success and impact are made possible by the dedication and collaboration of our partners, and it was great to have everyone together working toward a shared vision for the future. We are excited to continue building momentum and creating opportunities that will positively impact the Franklin County, VA community for years to come.