By Philip Walzer
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 28, 2010
More than 1,000 people on Wednesday jammed a job fair targeted for workers of the soon-to-close International Paper mill.
“We have as many people here, if not more, than for our graduation,” said Randy Betz, vice president of workforce development at Paul D. Camp Community College, which held the fair.
Those who attended mostly spoke positively about the number and scope of companies that were recruiting.
“I’m encouraged, but until that offer is made to you, that encouragement is somewhat limited,” said Lloyd Edler, 48, of Hampton, a paper mill employee for 15 years.
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