06/16/2026
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An extension of The University of Virginia's College at Wise located at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA.
The UVa-Wise Abingdon Office designs and delivers professional development programs for the employers in the regions of Southwest Virginia, Northeast Tennessee and Eastern Kentucky. Programs may be open enrollment or customized and may be of a technical or soft skill nature. UVa-Wise in Abingdon also coordinates events to promote economic development, bring greater exposure to the region and increase awareness of the Higher Education Center and UVa-Wise.
06/16/2026
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05/29/2026
Empowering experienced leaders to think strategically, lead effectively, and achieve lasting results.
Level II Effective Supervisor Training, for Experienced Leaders Step up your leadership game with practical tips and real-world strategies for seasoned supervisors.
05/19/2026
There is still time to sign up!
Fill your summer brushing up on skills or learning ones with us at UVA Wise at the Oxbow and the Southwest Higher Education Center!
Effective Supervisor Training – Level I
This course focuses on foundational leadership and supervisory skills
May 13 & 14, 2026 | Two-Day Workshop
Registration:
https://lnkd.in/extFtn8a
Effective Supervisor Training – Level II
June 24–26, 2026 | Oxbow, St. Paul
Designed for individuals who have completed Level I or have at least three years of supervisory experience.
Registration:
https://lnkd.in/eNgAwX8x
AI for Business Bootcamp
May 28 & 29, 2026 | Two-Day Workshop
A hands-on program focused on practical application of AI tools in the workplace. Topics include:
How AI works in plain language
Writing emails and proposals with AI
Research and decision-making support
Marketing, visual, and video content creation
Automating routine tasks
Building a customized AI action plan
Registration:
https://lnkd.in/ehsRZe_x
AI for High School Bootcamp
June 15-17, 2026 | Three-Day Workshop
Students will gain hands-on experience using AI as a tool for learning, communication, and creativity:
Day 1: Foundations & Media Creation
Day 2: Digital Presence & Writing
Day 3: Business & Showcase
Students will leave with a portfolio of real-world projects and practical skills.
Registration:
https://lnkd.in/eFHDuiHM
AI for Educators Bootcamp (2-Day Workshop)
July 23-24, 2026, | Two-Day Workshop
Focused on increasing efficiency and reducing time spent on lesson preparation. Participants will receive:
A personalized AI teaching assistant
Ready-to-use lesson and activity prompts
A repeatable content creation workflow
A practical framework for responsible AI use
This program is offered at a reduced cost of $50 per educator through partnership with Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.
Registration:
https://lnkd.in/eWZYrzqJ
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
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04/17/2026
AI for High School student Bootcamp! A great way to have fun and learn new skills. Come and join us at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center!
AI for High School Bootcamp Jump into the world of AI with fun projects and cool hacks designed just for high schoolers!
04/17/2026
We have partnered with the Southwest Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center to bring you AI for Educators Bootcamp. Come join us!
AI for Educators Bootcamp Get ready to level up your teaching game with some cool AI tricks and hands-on fun at this bootcamp!
04/01/2026
Join us at the Oxbow in St. Paul and stretch your supervisory skills with Effective Supervisor-Level I training. May 13-14, 2026
Effective Supervisor Level I Level up your leadership skills with practical tips and real-world strategies to become a supervisor who gets things done.
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |