19 Sep 2022 SWVA Manufacturers’ Expo Recap

Posted at 08:14h in 2022, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

On August 30th, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, SVAM hosted its annual Manufacturers’ Expo. The Expo brought manufacturers of Southwest Virginia together, along with their vendors/suppliers, in a networking and learning environment. Manufacturers set up booths/exhibits for their company and got to know...

09 May Improving the Image of Manufacturing – Spring 2022 Programs

Posted at 11:13h in 2022, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

This spring, SVAM had the opportunity to speak with high school students through its Opportunities in Manufacturing program, and college students through Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. These programs are used to educate students and educators about the opportunities in Southwest Virginia, the many benefits...

30 Nov Fall 2021 Manufacture Your Career Events

Posted at 13:35h in 2021, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Uncategorized

SVAM resumed in-person Manufacture Your Career panel discussions for the fall 2021 semester, as well as holding another virtual event. These events focused on a discussion from a panel of manufacturing professionals highlighting the manufacturing industry and the career paths it offers. Panelists discussed multiple...

26 Oct 2021 Manufacturing Awards Banquet

Posted at 07:32h in 2021, Featured, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Awards, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing hosted its annual Manufacturers’ Awards Banquet in connection with National Manufacturing Day on Thursday, October 14th. Business and community leaders from across Southwest Virginia gathered at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to celebrate manufacturing and its achievements over...

21 Sep 2021 SWVA Manufacturers’ Expo Recap

Posted at 10:27h in 2021, Featured, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

On September 2nd, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, SVAM hosted its annual Manufacturers’ Expo. The Expo welcomed manufacturers, vendors, and resource providers from all across our region. Representatives from 16 manufacturing companies, showcasing a wide variety of products and company sizes, attended this...

20 Apr Spring 2021 Manufacture Your Career Events

Posted at 12:14h in 2021, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

SVAM continued our virtual Manufacture Your Career panel discussions for the spring 2021 semester. Students and educators tuned in via Zoom as both individuals and classes. These events focused on a discussion from a panel of manufacturing professionals highlighting the manufacturing industry and the career...

12 Apr Spring 2020 Manufacture Your Career Event

Posted at 09:15h in 2020, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

This spring, SVAM and Finley Green, Director Career Services, organized a Manufacture Your Career panel discussion at King University. The event focused on highlighting the manufacturing sector and the career paths it offers. Panelists discussed multiple topics including pay and benefits, employer desired skills, and...

30 Oct Fall 2019 Manufacture Your Career Events

Posted at 09:06h in 2019, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

In October, SVAM held Manufacture Your Career events at UVa-Wise, Southwest Virginia Community College, and Virginia Highlands Community College. These events focused around a panel discussion highlighting the manufacturing sector and the career paths it offers. Panelists discussed multiple topics including pay and benefits, facility...

14 Aug 2019 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo

Posted at 08:53h in 2019, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, SVAM

On August 13th, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, SVAM hosted its annual Manufacturers’ Expo. The sixth annual Expo welcomed manufacturers, vendors, and resource providers. This event provided an excellent opportunity for manufacturers to network and share ideas. 17 manufacturers from across Southwest Virginia,...

08 Apr Spring 2019 Manufacture Your Career Events

Posted at 12:35h in 2019, Manufacturing Events, Posts, SVAM

This spring SVAM held two Manufacture Your Career events. These events focused on a panel of manufacturing professionals discussing the manufacturing sector and highlighting the benefits of working in manufacturing. Panelists discussed multiple topics including career opportunities, myths of manufacturing, pay and benefits, facility safety,...