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SVHEC Announces Free Summer Career Camps for Middle and High School Students

This summer SVHEC will offer free summer camps to introduce middle and high school students to entrepreneurship, healthcare, and IT.
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SVHEC to Host Cornhole Tourney and Food Truck Rodeo on May 3rd

Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and friendly competition at the Campus Connect Cornhole Tourney & Food Truck Rodeo on Saturday, May 3rd.
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Group photo of the Sustainable Wood Innovators advisory board at their first meeting on April 1, 2025.

SVHEC Launches New Project to Grow Careers in Forestry

The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the Virginia Forestry Educational Foundation (VFEF).
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Women in Technology Club Hosts First EmpowerHER Summit

The Women in Technology Club (W.I.T.) hosted its first EmpowerHER Summit to inspire, educate, and connect young women in southern Virginia.
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SVHEC Board Welcomes New Executive Director

The SVHEC Board of Trustees welcomed new SVHEC executive director Dr. Charlette Woolridge at its March 26th meeting.
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SVHEC Holds Resource Fair and Blood Drive

SVHEC held a Resource Fair and Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. More than 20 local organizations and agencies attended.
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SVHEC Staff Win Halifax Chamber of Commerce Awards

SVHEC Staff win awards at the Halifax Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting on March 20th.
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Dr. Charlette Woolridge to Lead SVHEC as Next Executive Director

The SVHEC Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Charlette Woolridge as the agency’s next executive director.
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Pictured l-r Shawn Hudson, Kelly Shotwell, Christie Hart, and student Alaina Cash

SVHEC Staff Win Honors at ​Technology Council’s Awards Banquet​

SVHEC staff received honors at the Southern Piedmont Technology Council's Awards Banquet.
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Career Tech Academy Opens Application Period

SVHEC's Career Tech Academy is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
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