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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
Celebrating 35 Years of Opportunity at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
Thirty-five years ago, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center was established with a bold vision: to expand access to higher education and strengthen the economy of Southwest Virginia. Since opening its doors in 1991, the Higher Ed Center has grown into a...
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Receives $300,000 Grant to Create New STEM Science Laboratory
Pictured: Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Executive Director David Matlock (left) and the Wellspring Foundation Executive Director Sean McMurray in the future lab space. The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center has received a $300,000 grant from the...
Turning a Passion Into a Career: Brayden’s Apprenticeship Success Story
Not every career begins in a classroom. For Brayden, it started with a passion for autobody and a chance to learn by doing. After discovering his interest through the autobody program at the Washington County Career & Technical Education Center, Brayden took the...