23 Apr Manufacture Your Career Events – Spring 2024

Posted at 08:00h in 2024, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at The University of Virginia's College at Wise on April 2nd, and the second was at Southwest Virginia Community College on April 16th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to...

13 Mar 2024 Women in Manufacturing Symposium

Posted at 10:34h in 2024, Events, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) successfully hosted its annual Women in Manufacturing Symposium last Friday, March 8, 2024, at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia. This key event celebrated Women's History Month and International Women's Day, highlighting the significant contributions,...

26 Oct Manufacture Your Career Events – Fall 2023

Posted at 11:37h in 2023, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Mountain Empire Community College on September 20th and the second was at King University on October 23rd. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing by...

01 May Manufacture Your Career Events – Spring 2023

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SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Virginia Highlands Community College on March 30th and the second was at Wytheville Community College on April 27th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing...

13 Mar 2023 Women in Manufacturing Symposium Press Release

Posted at 09:32h in 2023, Featured, Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Awards, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM

On Wednesday, March 8th, The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted its annual Women in Manufacturing Symposium in celebration of International Women’s Day. The Symposium is held to celebrate and recognize women’s contributions, value, and future in manufacturing. Furthermore, the purpose is to promote...

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...