May 8, 2025
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 in welding, machining, and engineering—career paths that are foundational to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. What made this event truly special was its focus on ...
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May 8, 2025
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 in welding, machining, and engineering—career paths that are foundational to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. What made this event truly special was its focus on ...
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May 8, 2025
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 seniors who wish to pursue post-secondary education in manufacturing-related fields. For 2025, the qualifying fields of study include engineering, welding, machining, robotics, industrial maintenance, ...
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April 14, 2025
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 to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of working in manufacturing, and available job opportunities. Panelists were James Parton, Final Assembly Supervisor at ...
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April 14, 2025
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 Center, Bland County High School, and Fort Chiswell High School. ...
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March 17, 2025
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, and industry leaders to highlight the contributions of women in manufacturing in Southwest Virginia and discuss career opportunities in the field. The symposium featured keynote ...
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November 22, 2024
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 by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
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October 8, 2024
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 that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia. The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of ...
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September 3, 2024
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 was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity. A Day of Networking and Learning Throughout the day, the Expo offered multiple networking sessions ...
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April 23, 2024
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, Galax Career and Tech School, Washington Co. Neff Center, and Carroll Co. Technology Center. The purpose of doing these presentations was to help students understand ...
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April 23, 2024
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 pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, ...
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May 8, 2025
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 in welding, machining, and engineering—career paths that are foundational to Southwest Virginia’s economic future. What made this event truly special was its focus on ...
Read more
May 8, 2025
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 seniors who wish to pursue post-secondary education in manufacturing-related fields. For 2025, the qualifying fields of study include engineering, welding, machining, robotics, industrial maintenance, ...
Read more
April 14, 2025
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 to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of working in manufacturing, and available job opportunities. Panelists were James Parton, Final Assembly Supervisor at ...
Read more
April 14, 2025
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 Center, Bland County High School, and Fort Chiswell High School. ...
Read more
March 17, 2025
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, and industry leaders to highlight the contributions of women in manufacturing in Southwest Virginia and discuss career opportunities in the field. The symposium featured keynote ...
Read more
November 22, 2024
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 by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, four panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, the benefits of ...
Read more
October 8, 2024
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 that continue to drive economic growth in Southwest Virginia. The event showcased the critical role manufacturing plays in our community. It highlighted the achievements of ...
Read more
September 3, 2024
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 was a celebration of collaboration, innovation, and opportunity. A Day of Networking and Learning Throughout the day, the Expo offered multiple networking sessions ...
Read more
April 23, 2024
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, Galax Career and Tech School, Washington Co. Neff Center, and Carroll Co. Technology Center. The purpose of doing these presentations was to help students understand ...
Read more
April 23, 2024
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 pursue careers in manufacturing by changing perceptions and educating them about available opportunities. For each event, panelists spoke to students and faculty about their companies, ...
Read more
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