26 May

Posted at 11:00h in Footer Latest News, Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

  The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing (SVAM) celebrated six local students during a Manufacturing Careers Signing Day held Friday, May 15, 2025, at the Smyth County Career and Technology Center in Marion. The event recognized students from Smyth, Tazewell, and Washington Counties who are pursuing careers...

15 Apr

Posted at 10:40h in Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

Over the past several weeks, SVAM has continued its outreach efforts through a series of Opportunities in Manufacturing presentations, beginning at the Washington County Career & Tech Center in February and most recently at Russell County Career & Tech Center. During this period, we visited schools...

15 Apr

Posted at 10:29h in Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

SVAM recently hosted two Manufacture Your Career events at Virginia Highlands Community College and Mountain Empire Community College. These events are part of our ongoing effort to connect students with real-world opportunities in manufacturing across Southwest Virginia. The goal of this program is straightforward: to change perceptions...

14 Apr

Posted at 09:12h in Latest posts, Manufacturing Events, News, Posts, Press Releases, SVAM, Uncategorized

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...