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We are renowned for our skilled workforce in Alabama and our commitment to developing it. Education and state-of-the-art training are the keys to a strong workforce.
Innovation CenterInvesting in Alabama businesses and workers is what the Innovation Center’s all about.
Alabama Community College SystemAlabama’s gateway to world-class, affordable education and technical training.
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Skills for Success offers rapid and free training courses specifically designed to align with the most in-demand business and industry career fields in Alabama.
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The training you need to get the job you want. Well-paying jobs with great benefits are available across Alabama and the ACCS Innovation Center is providing the education and training needed to get hired.
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Training our State for the better
The ACCS Innovation Center, a division of the Alabama Community College System, brings together the state’s community colleges, business and industry, and community partners to deliver rapid, industry-recognized non-credit training within some of the state’s most in-demand career fields.
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A TEAM EFFORT
The ACCS Innovation Center, founded by the Alabama Community College System, was created to develop the Skills For Success Program and Career Exploration Program. These programs include training courses that meet the statewide demand for skilled workforce training in Alabama.
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Over 37,000 students have enrolled in our program across the state. Hear directly from those who have completed the courses, received credentials, and are now starting a new career.
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Opinion | Stronger Small Businesses Start With Skilled Workers
Alabama’s small businesses have a strong partner in the Alabama Community College System, ACCS. Community colleges provide education and training that prepare workers for real-world jobs—quickly and effectively.
JSCC Lands Heavy Equipment Training at Clanton Campus After Grant
Free workforce training on the operation of skid steer and other heavy equipment is now available at Jefferson State’s Chilton-Clanton Campus thanks to a grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission and funding from Skills for Success.
Workforce Training Program Offered to Crenshaw County Inmates
A free workforce training program is being offered to those incarcerated in Crenshaw County.
RHS Students Earn Heavy Equipment Certification
The program allows students to be registered through NWSCC and be able to earn a heavy equipment operator license through classes on campus at RHS.
ACCS Unveils New Programs to Improve State Health Care System
The Alabama Community College System now provides 22 licensed practical nursing programs and 14 apprenticeships.
Skills for Success brings training to businesses and workers across Alabama
Alabama Community College System is bridging the gap of worker shortages by offering a number of certificate and workforce programs
Alabama gears up to expand broadband access with new billion-dollar initiative
Just over a month after being awarded $1.4 billion in federal dollars to expand its broadband access, the state of Alabama is gearing up to dole out those dollars with a new initiative aimed at providing internet access across the state.
Enterprise State offers free programs to help fill labor shortages
Enterprise State Community College invited some students from Coffee County to participate in their Skills for Success program…