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Jun 12, 2025

Bristol Herald Courier: Filling Gaps in Training: Partnership Aims to Address Healthcare Worker Shortages

Article of courtesy of the Bristol Herald Courier ABINGDON, Va. — A new alliance is bringing together schools, health care firms and providers to promote workforce development in the health care sector. Branded the Southwest Virginia Health Careers and Workforce...

May 28, 2025

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Two STEM Camps This Summer

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) is pleased to announce it will host two STEM-focused summer camps in this summer, designed to engage and inspire students through interactive, hands-on learning experiences. The Energy Education Academy Camp,...

May 8, 2025

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 12, 2025 Board Meeting

The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will hold its biannual meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Members of the public may witness the...

May 2, 2025

K5 STEM Academy Celebrates Spring Graduation

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s Spring K5 STEM Academy recently concluded with a graduation celebration recognizing the hard work and accomplishments of its young participants. The program, which ran throughout the month of April, provided...

Apr 18, 2025

College for Older Adults Announces Fall 2025 Term

The College for Older Adults is gearing up for another exciting semester! Mark your calendars for these important dates: Welcome Back Registration Day: August 27 at 10 a.m. at the Higher Education Center Fall Term: September 9 - October 16 Stay tuned for more...

Apr 17, 2025

Southwest Virginia Regional Health Workforce Partnership Meeting Scheduled for June 10

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is proud to be leading a regional partnership between educators, employers, and other stakeholders to improve health and health access in Southwest Virginia and increase healthcare training opportunities in the region....

Mar 27, 2025

First Cohort of Certified Pharmacy Technicians at the Higher Education Center Graduates from Appalachian College of Pharmacy

The Appalachian College of Pharmacy recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of Certified Pharmacy Technicians. This group of eight students, representing Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia, has successfully completed a six-month online program that...

Mar 25, 2025

Energy Education Academy Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Middle school students are invited to participate in an exciting and interactive learning experience focused on energy. From June 16th to 20th, this event will provide a unique opportunity for students to explore different types of energy through hands-on STEM...

Mar 19, 2025

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Launches Collaborative Initiative to Address Healthcare Workforce Demands with $25K Grant from Wellspring Foundation

The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has launched a new collaboration aimed at addressing the growing workforce demands in the health and life sciences sectors within GO Virginia Region 1. The initiative brings together a variety of stakeholders,...

Mar 6, 2025

Southwest Virginia Students Shine at the 2025 Virginia Renewable Energy KidWind Challenge

The KidWind Challenge is a hands-on competition where students design and test small-scale wind turbines and solar structures. This year, Southwest Virginia had a strong presence at the Blacksburg Regional KidWind Competition, with teams from Lebanon Middle...

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Bristol Herald Courier: Filling Gaps in Training: Partnership Aims to Address Healthcare Worker Shortages

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Host Two STEM Camps This Summer

Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s June 12, 2025 Board Meeting

K5 STEM Academy Celebrates Spring Graduation

College for Older Adults Announces Fall 2025 Term

Southwest Virginia Regional Health Workforce Partnership Meeting Scheduled for June 10

First Cohort of Certified Pharmacy Technicians at the Higher Education Center Graduates from Appalachian College of Pharmacy

Energy Education Academy Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Launches Collaborative Initiative to Address Healthcare Workforce Demands with $25K Grant from Wellspring Foundation

Southwest Virginia Students Shine at the 2025 Virginia Renewable Energy KidWind Challenge

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