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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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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, including...
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 (two...
K5 STEM Academy Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center's K5 STEM Academy, a unique evening program for young learners. This four-week camp, running from April 1-29, 2025, will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is designed...