SVCC hosted dual enrollment nurse aide students from local high schools in the first ever "Certified Nurse Aide Day" at the Estes Community Center in Chase City. Students toured 10 different stations where they learned more about SVCC's Nursing and EMS programs. Participants were also treated to a wonderful lunch from Subway. 

Diesel Technician Graduation

A graduation ceremony was held at the college's Occupational Technical Center in Blackstone, awarding certificates to its latest Diesel Technician graduates.

The graduates were: Courtney Caknipe, Michael Elder, John Goforth II and Richard Scott, Jr. (also pictured are instructors Billy McGraw and Russell Hicks).

The SVCC Gaming Club recently attended the largest gaming convention in North Carolina called PlayThrough23. The club held fundraisers throughout the year to fund the trip.

SVCC Receives Go Virginia Grant to Support Mechatronics

SVCC received a grant in the amount of $139,732 from GO Virginia (Growth and Opportunity for Virginia) to support its Mechatronics program. 

To answer the challenge set forth by the governor for every high school student in the state to earn an associate degree or other higher education credential upon graduating and support the northern tier counties of GO Virginia Region 3, SVCC has committed to expanding its Mechatronics program. Through this project, SVCC plans to increase dual enrollment opportunities in the Mechatronics field for students in local high schools.

Dr. Quentin Johnson, SVCC President, states, “As our world becomes more automated and technical, Mechatronics is a field that gains more attention. SVCC is thankful for the support of GO Virginia Region 3 and our partner schools for investing in our local economy and students. We are excited to expand dual enrollment opportunities in this field for students in our service area.”