Smyth County Economic Development

Workforce Development

All of Smyth county schools are accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The school system fully meets the Standards of Quality mandated by the Virginia General Assembly and the State Board of Education.

 

Over the last seven years, the county has earned six Excellence in Education Awards and seven Certificates of Recognition from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State university, and over 45% of the teachers hold advanced degrees. County schools have a dropout rate less than 1% and maintain a 95% attendance rate. Approximately 75% of the graduates continue their education after high school.

 

For more information visit the Smyth County School Board at: http://www.scsb.org.

        

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Important Links:
     Return to Roots (RTR)
     Dream It Do It (DIDI)
     Smyth County Career & Technology Center

Employment:
     Available Jobs
     Major Employers
 

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Community Colleges:
New River Community College
Southwest Virginia Community College
Virginia Highlands Community College
Virginia Western Community College
Wytheville Community College


 

Other Colleges:
UVA @ Wise
Emory & Henry College
King College
Old Dominion University
Radford University
University of Virginia
Virginia Intermont College
Virginia Military Institute
Virginia Wesleyan College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University  

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Last Updated Tuesday, July 01, 2008