Supporting Students

The ACCS Innovation Center’s Skills for Success courses introduce students to in-demand career pathways through hybrid, hands-on training developed with industry and delivered by Alabama’s community colleges.

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Ready to explore fast and flexible career training for your students? Fill out our brief Educator Interest Form today to get started.

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Matt Heaton

Career Readiness Manager

[email protected]

256-590-1030

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Tom Chappell

Career Readiness Coordinator

[email protected]

256-612-0182

Why Choose Skills for Success

Credentials earned by students count as Career Readiness Indicators (CRI)

Connects Students to real industry demand

Builds partnerships with local employers

Boosts student engagement and outcome

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How Skills for Success Works in Your School

Program Structure & Integration

  • Non-credit, rapid training aligned to Alabama workforce needs
  • Online Modules + in-person lab training
  • Delivered through community colleges in cooperation with high schools

Credentialing & CRI

Credentials count as Career Readiness Indicators for state accountability
Courses culminate in industry-recognized credentials