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Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Launches New Apprenticeship Program to Strengthen Regional Workforce
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...
Public Notice of Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center’s December 11, 2025 Board Meeting
The Board of Trustees of the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center will hold its biannual meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Higher Education Center, 1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia. Members of the public may witness the...
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin Visits Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to Highlight Innovative Healthcare Education
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center (SWVHEC) was honored to welcome First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin for a visit showcasing the region’s innovative healthcare education initiatives. During her visit, the First Lady met with staff and students from the...
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...
Higher Education Center Alumna Now Serves as Nurse Practitioner and Educator
For Dr. Teresa Vance of Meadowview, Virginia, education was the pathway to creating a better future for herself and her daughter. As a single mom and the first in her family to attend college, she knew that pursuing higher education would not be easy, but it was the...
Local Artist and Educator Trish Dover-Bedwell Showcases Artwork at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is now featuring the artwork of Trish Dover-Bedwell, Program Director for the Mount Rogers Adult Education Program. Her exhibit, now on display at the Center, highlights five years of creative work and includes pieces...
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The Higher Education Center allowed me to advance my career while staying close to my community and family.
Erin Carty, VCU Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2023