On May 6, 2025, the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) proudly hosted its annual Manufacturing Careers Signing Day at Smyth County Career and Technology Center in Marion, Virginia. This event celebrated the commitment of six graduating students who signed letters of intent to pursue careers...
Each year, the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) awards scholarships aimed at promoting careers in manufacturing. The purpose of these scholarships is to raise awareness about manufacturing careers and help retain the talented workforce in Southwest Virginia. The scholarships are available to deserving high school...
SVAM hosted a Manufacture Your Career panel discussion at Mountain Empire Community College on April 7th. The purpose of this program is to encourage college students to pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, panelists spoke...
This spring, SVAM presented its Opportunities in Manufacturing program to over 500 students at career and technical schools throughout Southwest Virginia. Participating schools included Grayson County Career and Tech Center, Scott County Career and Tech School, Smyth County Career and Tech School, Washington County Neff...
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) hosted the 2025 Women of Manufacturing Symposium on March 7 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, Virginia. The annual event, held in recognition of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, brought together professionals, students,...
SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career panel discussions. The first was at Wytheville Community College on November 12th and the second was at Virginia Highlands Community College on November 13th. The purpose of this program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing...
On Thursday, October 3rd, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon hosted a memorable evening celebrating the region's manufacturing industry. The annual Southwest Virginia Manufacturing Awards Banquet brought together business leaders, community members, and regional partners to honor manufacturers' hard work, innovation, and dedication...
The Southwest Virginia Manufacturers' Expo 2024, held on August 29 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, was a remarkable event that brought together the best and brightest of the region’s manufacturing industry. This year’s Expo was more than just a networking event—it...
SVAM presented to over 750 students at career and technology schools throughout Southwest Virginia in March and April. The schools included Grayson Co. Career and Tech Center, Russell Co. Career and Tech School, Scott Co. Career and Tech School, Smyth Co. Career and Tech School,...
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...
