Wallace Community College Offering Free Workforce Training
By Jacklynn Lambert May 9, 2025 Orignal Article Link
DOTHAN, Ala. (WTVY) — Industries like construction, mental health, and fiber optics are all high-demand fields that require a larger workforce.
Wallace Community College Dothan (WCCD) has quite the itinerary this summer as instructors provide the community with free training courses through Skills for Success to contribute those and other workforces.
“We have had phenomenal support from our elected officials who secured valuable resources for us to be able to offer these trainings at no cost to the community, our industry partners, and even our K-12 partners,” Joe Johnson, the director of workforce development at WCCD, said.
Unlike regular classes, community members can sign up for a training crash course in things such as heavy equipment, electrical work, and mental health training.
Skills for Success eliminates a financial barrier that stops some from pursuing careers in these fields
“It is a wonderful opportunity for students to add to their skill set. For individuals who may be working during the day but want to transition into another career field, the nighttime option helps them. Then from a community perspective, like our carpentry and electrical are geared towards getting individuals ready for employment. Still, at the same time, if there is a person who is into dDIY or wants to do a workaround in their home, we cover everything in our community,” Johnson said.
Another factor contributing to the program is partnerships in the community. These provide those taking the course with the best insights straight from industry leaders and training for local employers.
“The city of Dothan sends new employees here for free CDL training, and Houston County as well. We have multiple businesses in the area that send employees here to upgrade their skills, so it is an excellent opportunity to upskill if you are an existing employee or if you are new, looking to get into a career field. This is a great opportunity for entry-level training to get your foot in the door,“ Johnson said.
Wallace will host these weekly training sessions at the Dothan campus until the end of July.
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