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11 December 2017 by Program Assistant, in Latest posts,Manufacturing Events,SVAM2017 Manufacture Your Career Events
This fall the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing organized two...READ MORE +
11 October 2017 by Lennie Gail Mitcham, in SVAM2017 Manufacturers’ Appreciation and Awards Dinner
Nearly one hundred and fifty business, government and community leaders from all...READ MORE +
09 October 2017 by Lennie Gail Mitcham, in Uncategorized2017 Southwest Virginia Manufacturers’ Expo
On August 8th, Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing hosted its 2017 Man...READ MORE +
About Us
The Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, Inc. is a non-profit organization focused on supporting and strengthening manufacturers in the region. We are made up of a group of manufacturers working with educational institutions, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and state organizations to promote manufacturing in our Southwest Virginia region. Our vision is to unite Southwest Virginia manufacturers to strengthen our position as a world-leading region of advanced manufacturing opportunities.
Below you will find links to our member companies’ websites.
SVAM Goals:
Goal 1
To establish and promote the regional collaborations in support of manufacturing and manufacturing careers as part of an economic development initiative.
Goal 2
To redefine the image of manufacturing with young people and their parents, their educators, the community and policymakers in a manner that increases the number of young adults and other member of the workforce who pursue manufacturing careers.
Goal 3
To close the skills gap for regional manufacturers by aligning educational and workforce training resources with the most pressing demands of area industry.
