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BSCC Truck Driving Program Expands
Bevill State Community College's truck driver training program is growing. The college announced on March 26 that the Walker County Commission is allowing the college to use a portion of the former Walker County Airport/Bevill Field property for truck driver training, as an additional training location was needed to expand the college's commercial driving program. College leaders shared that the...
Read NowAlabama’s Colleges Offer Some Non-Traditional Career Training Programs
From funeral services to ambulance operators, Alabama's community colleges have a variety of programs to fit industry's needs Alabama’s community colleges provide an affordable education and workforce development that prepares students for in-demand careers, from accounting, nursing and cosmetology to computer information systems and manufacturing. Besides these traditional fields, community colleges also offer some innovative and even surprising courses of...
Read NowSkills for Success program helps Central Alabama Community College graduate Demito Thomas build his career
ALEXANDER CITY, Ala. – When Demito Thomas enrolled in Central Alabama Community College’s Skills for Success program, he saw an opportunity for a fresh start. With determination and the right training, he transformed his career prospects and secured his dream job. “The Skills for Success program allowed me to learn new skills, earn certifications, and gain the hands-on experience needed...
Read NowStudents Compete in Alabama’s first SkillsUSA Heavy Equipment Operator Competition
Monday marks a milestone for Alabama’s technical education as sixteen students from across the state prepare to compete in the first-ever Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) competition at the Alabama SkillsUSA state championships. The three-day event, running April 21-23, represents over a year of planning and collaboration between the ACCS Innovation Center, Thompson Tractor Company, and dozens of high schools and career tech centers throughout...
Read NowBuilding Alabama’s Future: ACCS Expands Fiber Optic Training
The Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center diligently works to fulfill the popular demands of business and industry in Alabama, offering rapid, industry-recognized credentialed training through its Skills for Success program and hosted by the state’s community colleges. Fiber optic technician and installer training has been among the most successful Skills for Success programs since it was introduced, enrolling more...
Read NowButler County Transportation Department offering Incentives for Future School Bus Drivers
Butler County Board of Education is short of school bus drivers, leaving current drivers stretched to the limit to service each child on their bus route. Some drivers drive double routes and have trouble taking time off because of the lack of substitute drivers. LBW is offering assistance to school districts to help fill these vacancies. LBW offers future drivers...
Read NowOpinion | Stronger Small Businesses Start With Skilled Workers
Small businesses are the backbone of Alabama’s economy. They make up 99 percent of businesses in the state and employ nearly half of its workforce, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. They drive innovation, shape our communities, and create jobs. However, many of our Main Street businesses are struggling to find skilled workers. A recent report from my organization,...
Read NowJSCC Lands Heavy Equipment Training at Clanton Campus After Grant
From Jefferson State Community College 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. The training is open to local companies and also the community at large. “For those entering the construction industry,...
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