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Board hears apprenticeship grant, new hires and ethics reminders; chair names nominating committee

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center Board · December 12, 2025
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Summary

Board members were told the center secured about $629,000 to expand registered apprenticeships in Region 7 and that Jenny Nichols has been hired as the Commonwealth's intermediary; HR reported recent staff hires and reminded members of 2026 disclosure and ethics filing deadlines, and the chair announced a nominating committee slate for officer selection.

Board members were briefed on workforce and administrative matters that the executive director and HR director said will expand regional training capacity.

David Matlock reported that the center secured roughly $629,000 to support a registered apprenticeship intermediary for Region 7 and introduced Jenny Nichols as the new hire to lead that effort. Matlock said about 1,200 apprentices exist statewide and that only…

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