The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has launched a new Registered Apprenticeship initiative designed to strengthen the regional workforce and expand access to high-quality career pathways for employers and individuals. To lead the effort, the Center has...
Construction on the Center’s new Regional Simulation Lab is nearly complete, marking a major step forward for hands-on workforce training in the region. Designed to closely replicate real-world healthcare environments, the lab will provide students and professionals...
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center recently hosted the largest 2025 FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL) regional tournament in the state. The event brought together dozens of teams from across the region for a full day of creativity, robotics, and problem-solving...
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is welcoming the holiday season with the return of its annual Festival of Trees, a long-standing tradition that brings together the Center’s partner institutions in the spirit of community and giving. Since its inception...
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will host its annual Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This much-anticipated community event brings hundreds of shoppers to the Center each year for a day of great finds,...
