01 May Manufacture Your Career Events

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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...

19 Apr 2023 Outstanding Women in Manufacturing Award

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Each year SVAM accepts nominations for its Outstanding Woman in Manufacturing Award. The nominees are scored by a panel of judges based on company and community impact. Throughout the 10 years of SVAM's Outstanding Women in Manufacturing program, many amazing women have been recognized for...

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...

21 Jul 2022 Manufacturing Careers Scholarships Awarded

Posted at 06:09h in 2022, Featured, Latest posts, News, Posts, SVAM

Each year, SVAM awards scholarships in pursuit of its goal to promote manufacturing and its careers. The purpose of the scholarship is to raise awareness about manufacturing careers and retain the talented worker pool we have in Southwest Virginia. The scholarships are awarded to deserving high...

09 May Improving the Image of Manufacturing – Spring 2022 Programs

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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...

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...

01 Jul Supervisor Training Series for SVAM Members

Posted at 10:06h in 2021, Latest posts, News, Posts, SVAM

SVAM members have stated a strong need for supervisor training offerings for their employees. In response to this need, SVAM partnered with Virginia Tech, Southwest Center to offer the 5 Supervisor Trainings exclusively for SVAM Member companies at no cost. Each training was provided virtually,...

15 Jun 2021 Manufacturing Related Scholarships Awarded

Posted at 10:00h in 2021, News, Posts, SVAM

Each year SVAM awards scholarships to deserving high school seniors who wish to pursue a post-secondary education in a manufacturing related field. SVAM awards these scholarships in pursuit of its goal to promote manufacturing and its careers. The purpose of the scholarship is to raise...