G3 assistance can help those who qualify pay for school. Learn more at https://sw.edu/g3
The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) grant is set to revolutionize our region’s job market and create lasting prosperity for our community.
Learn more about WORC
PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE WORC GRANT
Opportunity provided through the U.S. Department of Labor Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC-4): SWVA Ready Workforce: The Academy for Advanced Manufacturing and the Trades. FAIN: MI-38994-22-60-A-51, $1,378,568.00. A Grant Initiative for the Appalachian and Delta Regions FOA-ETA-22-13
U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Priority The U.S. Department of Labor WORC 4 – Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities Grant was awarded to provide training opportunities to eligible residents and workers. As a condition of receiving the funds, priority of service will be given to qualified veterans and spouses of certain veterans for employment, training, and placement services in any job training program directly funded, in whole or in part, by ETA. In accordance with the implementation of the Veterans Priority Provisions of the Jobs for Veterans Act (Public Law 107-288), qualified veterans will receive priority referral to services over non-veterans. Regulations implementing this priority of service can be found at https://ecfr.io/Title-20/pt20.4.1010
At SWCC’s AWS ATF (American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility), an AWS Certified Welding Inspector is available to certify in a variety of weld processes. Your welding credentials received at SWCC’s AWS ATF are nationally recognized.
SWCC offers low-cost testing & student-discounted rates along with a free skills evaluation.
The School of Natural Resources will serve as the gateway for careers, training, and recreational opportunities related to tourism, recreation, ecology, forestry, and fish and wildlife management. The initiative will engage students, faculty, staff, members of the community, natural resource-related organizations, and employers in related curricula, activities, and events.
The concern for environmental protection and awareness is a rapidly increasing field in the United States and abroad. Training in environmental management is in demand due to the rising population and associated environmental impacts. The Associate of Science in Environmental Management & Recreational Ecology is a balanced blend of forestry, ecology, fish and wildlife management, adventure tourism, outdoor recreation, and business. Learn by doing, programs and classes are structured to optimize experiential learning opportunities. Program courses have a built-in field-based work component including hands-on activities, research-based projects, adventure-based excursions, service-learning projects, and field trips. Flexible scheduling, Course instruction consists of face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
The Southwest Adventure Team (SWAT) is a school-sponsored, student-led group dedicated to having fun in the great outdoors. If you want to hike, canoe, kayak, backpack, mountain bike, snowboard, or just spend time in the great outdoors – this is the club for you! We practice, “safety first” and “leave nothing but footprints” values and we also include a few tips on outdoor survival skills, map reading, using GPS units, and first aid. Consider joining SWAT for fun and adventure. Potential trips can include:
Southwest Adventure Team (SWAT), Michael Brown, Advisor. Contact: 276-964-7703 or email ATOR@sw.edu.SWAT Meets Weekly in DA-237. Open to students, faculty & staff.
Each year, the MATE ROV competition challenges students to build an ROV to tackle tasks based on the real world. From simulating missions to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa to diving on hydrothermal vents and determining the identification of an unknown shipwreck, the MATE ROV competition allows students from college and university students down to elementary students to build an ROV with a specific goal in mind.
Students are asked to think of themselves as entrepreneurs, forming a company to build and operate an ROV to fulfill the needs of the marine science and technology community. Not only must the ROV complete the assigned underwater tasks, but students must give an oral presentation to industry professionals, create written technical documentation about their ROV, and fashion a marketing display showcasing their vehicle.
Southwest Virginia Community College will be competing in the PIONEER class. The PIONEER class is for first-time technical and community colleges, as well as first-time four-year universities. PIONEER class teams must create a complex vehicle and have a deep understanding of electronics, electricity, waterproofing canisters, and other technology. SOURCE: https://materovcompetition.org/competitionclasshome
The team meets at 12:05 PM on Tuesday and Thursday, in Davis Hall Room 207. All students are welcome to become a part of the team.
For more information, contact a team advisor: Joe Godsey, 276-964-7276, Christopher.Godsey@sw.edu Brian Hale, 276-964-7550, Brian.Hale@sw.edu Charles Bundy, 276-964-7735, Charles.Bundy@sw.edu
Become part of the Team to compete in the 2024 World Championships being held in Kingsport, TN!
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. We improve the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of SkillsUSA Framework skills that include personal, workplace, and technical skills grounded in academics. Our vision is to produce the most highly skilled workforce in the world, providing every member the opportunity for career success. Source: https://www.skillsusa.org/about/
2023 Teams Consisted of Automotive Technology and Precision Machining Program Students.
For more information, contact: Steven Olinger, 276-964-7269, steven.olinger@sw.edu
James E. Dye, Jr.276-964-7278
Angela MillerDavis Hall Room 226angela.miller@sw.edu276-964-7277Fax 276-964-7285