about SVAM
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on supporting and strengthening manufacturers in the region. We are made up of a group of manufacturers working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our Southwest Virginia region. Our vision is to unite Southwest Virginia manufacturers to strengthen our position as a world-leading region of advanced manufacturing opportunities.
manufacturing careers
Did you know that manufacturing is alive and thriving in Southwest Virginia? The region's more than 350 manufacturing companies are currently offering exciting and rewarding careers to 17,000 people and they're looking for many more.
VIEW AVILABLE CAREERSWant to know more about what manufacturers look like today? Check out our Careers in Manufacturing Page.
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SVAM is a membership-driven organization, offering a variety of benefits to its member companies, each designed to ensure manufacturers have every resource available to them to thrive.
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upcoming events
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Intermediate Microsoft Excel TrainingDateJune 10, 2026 8:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocationWytheville Community College, 1000 E Main St, Wytheville, VA 24382, USA
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Coach Others to Grow: Supervisor TrainingDateJune 18, 2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PMLocation
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Manufacturers ExpoDateAugust 19, 2026LocationSouthwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
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Manufacturing Awards BanquetDateOctober 1, 2026LocationSouthwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210, USA
latest news
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) celebrated six local students during a Manufacturing Careers Signing Day held Friday,
26 May, 2026
Over the past several weeks, SVAM has continued its outreach efforts through a series of Opportunities in Manufacturing presentations, beginning
15 April, 2026
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career events at Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College. These events are
15 April, 2026
