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Media Relations | Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center | Phone: (276) 619-4301
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Located in Abingdon, Virginia, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is a regional hub connecting education, industry, and workforce. Through partnerships with colleges, universities, K-12 schools, and employers, the SWVA Higher Ed Center provides flexible access to higher education and professional development opportunities that prepare the current and future workforce and strengthen the regional economy. Learn more at swcenter.edu.
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Press Releases
Southwest Virginia Healthcare Leaders Convene to Strengthen Regional Workforce
Leaders from colleges, healthcare organizations, and workforce development agencies across Southwest Virginia gathered last week at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center for an interactive partnership meeting aimed at strengthening the region’s healthcare...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation Receives $280,000 ARC Grant to Strengthen Regional Education and Workforce Support
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Foundation has been awarded a $280,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to grow its fundraising and financial support efforts that directly benefit students, local employers, and educational partners...
Virginia KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge Coming to the Center
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is proud to host regional events for the 2026 Virginia KidWind Renewable Energy Challenge — a hands-on design competition that inspires students in grades 4–12 to explore wind and solar energy. Through this engaging...