Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

06/10/2026

Congratulations to our partners at Mount Rogers Regional Adult Education Program, who recently received a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to support adult literacy initiatives across our region!

We’re proud to partner with organizations like Mount Rogers that are making such a positive impact across Southwest Virginia! 💚 Learn more about the program and opportunities available at swcenter.edu.

06/09/2026

Our team recently enjoyed connecting with community members at Older Americans Day and sharing information about our College for Older Adults! The next term begins September 15, and it's a great opportunity for adults 50+ to explore interesting topics, meet new people, and learn just for the fun of it.

Interested? Visit swcenter.edu/COA to learn more!

06/08/2026

Professionals from across the region recently participated in a two-day AI Bootcamp for Businesses and Entrepreneurs hosted by The University of Virginia's College at Wise in partnership with the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.

Visit swcenter.edu/uvawise to see what other exciting professional development opportunities are coming up or to schedule a customized training for your business!

06/05/2026

Introducing the newest member of the Higher Ed Center fleet 😎🚙 Getting to and from our parking lots just got a little easier thanks to our new golf cart, driven here in style by Executive Director David Matlock. Another way we’re working to make the Center welcoming, accessible, and convenient for our students, guests, and event visitors!

06/04/2026

A little friendly competition, teamwork, and plenty of laughs 🎯

We recently had a great time hosting a co****le tournament with our teammates and partners. We’re grateful for the strong relationships and sense of community that make the Higher Ed Center such a special place to work and collaborate! 💚

06/03/2026

We're hiring! The Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center is seeking a Part-Time Event Support Technician to provide audiovisual support for events, classes, and meetings across campus.

If you're friendly, dependable, tech-savvy, and looking for flexible hours, this could be a great fit.

Learn more and apply at swcenter.edu/employment.

06/02/2026

Our Registered Apprenticeship Program is already making an impact across the region! 🎉

Since launching, the program has connected 8 employers and 18 apprentices through hands-on, earn-while-you-learn opportunities that help strengthen Southwest Virginia’s workforce. (Employees like Brayden with Pioneer Chevrolet in Abingdon!)

Interested in joining the program as an employer or apprentice? Learn more at swcenter.edu/apprentice/.

06/01/2026

Check out this neat project that our partners at Virginia Tech Southwest Center are participating in!

A Virginia Tech project is helping to breathe new life into a historic octagon-shaped house in Marion, Virginia, which has been a beloved fixture in the community for decades.

The collaboration, which includes the Center for Economic and Community Engagement, the Community Design Assistance Center at Virginia Tech, the Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance, and the Virginia Tech Southwest Center, is helping the Octagon House Foundation apply for grants to complete the restoration of the building, finance program development, and add a wedding and event venue, visitor’s center, and lodging and dining services.

Read more: Link in comments.

06/01/2026

We take our work very seriously.

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05/29/2026

We're proud of the amazing alumni who have graduated from the Center and continue to make a huge impact in their community, like Teresa Vance. She serves her community as a nurse practitioner at Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. Meadowview Clinic, where she provides compassionate care for patients of all ages.

Where will the Center take you? Visit swcenter.edu to learn more about all of our programs.