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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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10/20/2026

We got to spend time exploring potential careers, building resumes and practicing interview skills with a class from Ridgeview High School -VA last week!

They also got to participate in activities with both Mountain Empire Community College and Southwest Virginia Community College!

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/19/2026

Looking for local opportunities and resources for young children and families in Southwest Virginia?

The SWVA Families newsletter highlights programs, events, and information for families with children ages 0 to 5.

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10/16/2026

Wednesday, 3rd graders from Flatwoods Elementary School joined us in Career Commons for a day full of exploring career opportunities for their futures. In the words of Oliver, "This is the best field trip ever." And we agree!

As always, thank you to our partner volunteers for taking your time to help us show students what possibilities there are right here in our region - Virginia Department of Transportation and Mountain Empire Community College.

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/14/2026

We wrapped up last week in Career Commons with a DOUBLE school visit! On Friday, 5th graders from both Saltville Elementary and Rich Valley Elementary School spent their day exploring with us.

Having partner volunteers always makes the day extra special - a huge thanks to Virginia Department of Transportation for hanging out with us during this visit!

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/13/2026

What happened in Career Commons last Thursday?
We had a day full of excitement and energy with 3rd graders from Saint Paul Elementary School Family Engagement!

A big thanks to our partner volunteers from Virginia Department of Transportation and Mountain Empire Community College who helped us show students so many possibilities for their futures.

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/09/2026

This just in! New high school internship opportunity for students local to Bristol or Abingdon. Interns get paid to explore a potential career path and expand their professional skills. For our partnership with Paramont Mfg LLC , students will gain experience in an administrative assistant role. Check out the details here! loom.ly/XIBWy-8

10/07/2026

It was so fun yesterday, we had to do it again today! 🔁

Shout-out to Pulaski County Middle School for visiting us not ONCE but TWICE this week with their 7th grade students. We had a great time exploring career opportunities with you.

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/05/2026

We had so much fun with JWA Family Engagement today during their first ever visit to Career Commons! Thank you for spending your day with us and bringing so much joy with you!

Also, a big thank you to Virginia Department of Transportation and Mountain Empire Community College for sharing your expertise with students today.

To book a visit for your school, fill out a submission form here:
https://www.eoco.org/our-work/eo-hub/visit-career-commons

10/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the 2026 nexEO Gathering!

We welcomed leaders and partners from across the region to the EO Regional Workforce and Child Development Hub to reflect on the progress happening across education, workforce, and community development and look ahead to what comes next.

A special thank you to Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle for joining us as our keynote speaker and sharing lessons from Huntsville’s growth and transformation.

We were also proud to recognize this year’s Forward Together Award recipients:

Innovation in Action: CGI, Virginia Department of Transportation, and Washington County Schools
Catalyst Award: Virginia Steel and Fabrication and Fostek Corporation
Community Champion: Jim Brown and Tom & Kyra Bishop
Pathfinder Award: Heather Nicholson
Visionary Award: Tom & Donna Fowlkes

Thank you to our sponsors, convening partners, speakers, attendees, and everyone who helped make nexEO 2026 possible. We are grateful to be part of a region filled with people committed to creating opportunity and moving Southwest Virginia forward.

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300 Towne Center Drive
Abingdon, VA
24210

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12766282160

Website

http://www.eoco.org/

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