Volume 26, Edition 6

SVCC Expands HVAC Offerings

Dr. Charlette Woolridge, SVHEC Executive Director and SVCC President Dr. Quentin R. Johnson are shown with community partners and board members during the announcement of the new HVAC training partnership.

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in the skilled trades through a continued partnership with the Southern Virginia Higher Education Center (SVHEC). Beginning this fall, students will have the opportunity to enroll in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) training as either credit or workforce through a collaborative agreement between the two institutions.

For the full story, please visit: https://southside.edu/article/expanded-hvac-training

Diesel Graduation

Three students graduated from the Diesel Technician program at the Occupational Technical Center in Blackstone, Virginia. Pictured are: Billy McGraw (Instructor), Ja'Quante Robertson (Chase City), Jerry Saunders (Arrington), Landon Rice (South Chesterfield), and Russ Hicks (Instructor).

A few furry visitors found their way onto campus, and our students were happy to lend a helping hand. These kittens received plenty of care, attention, and cuddles while awaiting their next adventure.

The next class begins July 6, 2026. For more information, contact Suzanne Shook 434-292-3101 or by email, suzanne.shook@southside.edu. Or visit our website southside.edu/programs/diesel-technician

Military Cohort 26-2 Receives Training at SVCC

Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), through its partnership with Microsoft and Hiring Our Heroes, continues to make a significant impact by helping transitioning service members successfully launch careers in the rapidly growing data center industry.



As part of the Microsoft Military Data Center Pathway (MDP) program, participants travel from across the globe to train at SVCC's Center for Information Technology Excellence (CITE) located at the Lake Country Advanced Knowledge Center in South Hill, Virginia. One member of the most recent cohort even traveled from Guam to participate in the intensive training experience.

For the full story: https://southside.edu/article/microsoft-cohort-26-2

2026 Freddie Reekes Scholarship Golf Classic Raises More Than $25,000

A Meaningful Gift That Supports SVCC Students

Giving to the SVCC Foundation gives students the opportunity to pursue their dreams.

If you are interested in supporting SVCC students, please click on the link below or contact Jamie Jones, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement by phone 434-949-1068 or by email jamie.jones@southside.edu.