Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 9, 2024 - 19:03 GMT

Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rogers elected chair, Valerie Gray as vice chair of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

At its regular board meeting on Wednesday, May 8, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees appointed Goodrich ‘Dus’ Rodgers as chairperson and Valerie Gray as Vice Chair. Rogers, who serves the board’s District 5, is a retired Colonel of the …

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Published on May 3, 2024 - 20:59 GMT

Nursing pass rates at Alabama community colleges outpace national average

Alabama’s licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) trained through the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) are more prepared for the healthcare industry than nurses across the nation, according to the results from the National …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 16:16 GMT

Alabama DHR provides workforce training programs for students, communities through Alabama Community College System

MONTGOMERY – Three programs supported through the Alabama Department of Human Resources are addressing employment, child care and recidivism by way of Alabama’s community and technical colleges. The Alabama DHR Youth Summer Employment Program, Child Care …

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Published on April 8, 2024 - 19:59 GMT

Community Colleges, Coca-Cola UNITED and RC&D partner with Alabama PALS for 2024 “Don’t Drop it on Alabama” Spring Cleanup

Community Colleges, Coca-Cola UNITED and RC&D partner with Alabama PALS for 2024 “Don’t Drop it on Alabama” Spring Cleanup MONTGOMERY – The annual Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Statewide Spring Cleanup and …

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Published on April 1, 2024 - 23:09 GMT

Expansion announced for the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center and Network

JASPER, AL – Inside the HVAC Training Center in Jasper, the Alabama Energy Infrastructure Training Center and Network (AEITCN) announced plans to develop its program on Wednesday afternoon by hosting a program and reception. Speakers at the event included …

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Published on March 4, 2024 - 22:18 GMT

AAMA, ACCS offer scholarships to train for automotive manufacturing industry

MONTGOMERY – Scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama …

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Published on February 28, 2024 - 09:10 GMT

New survey shows strong support for Alabama Community College System’s delivery of CTE, workforce development initiatives

MONTGOMERY – A newly released survey reveals that Alabamians see their local community college as the leader in career technical education and workforce development initiatives. The findings come as ACCS institutions continue to increase enrollment and …

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Published on February 21, 2024 - 18:43 GMT

State rehabilitation services, community college system streamline access to credentials for in-demand jobs

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS) and the state’s public community and technical colleges are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. “People with disabilities remain …

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Published on February 3, 2024 - 01:20 GMT

Editorial: Bold, foundational changes needed to grow and progress Alabama’s workforce

Alabama’s leaders are rightly focused on increasing our state’s labor force participation. At a time when three quarters of in-demand, livable wage jobs require a postsecondary credential, we at the Alabama Community College System believe a bold and …

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Published on January 10, 2024 - 21:30 GMT

ACCS Board of Trustees approves Dr. Aaron Milner as President of Coastal Alabama Community College

MONTGOMERY — During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 10, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Aaron Milner as President of Coastal Alabama Community College. Milner currently serves as Superintendent …

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Published on December 5, 2023 - 21:38 GMT

Enrollment increases at Alabama’s community and technical colleges surpassing national average

MONTGOMERY — Spring registrations for classes throughout the Alabama Community College System are higher than they were this time last year, building on the momentum from increased fall semester enrollment and marking the third consecutive year for …

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Published on December 4, 2023 - 20:08 GMT

Pediatric patients shine as community college ‘athletes’ through heartwarming partnerships

Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) programs across the state have recently continued their strong partnership with the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation, creating memories for pediatric cancer patients. As of today, 10 colleges in the conference have …

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Published on November 22, 2023 - 00:48 GMT

Food banks, community colleges partner to end student food insecurity

Factors such as being a first-generation student, juggling school with work, and providing for their families mean that some students struggle with adequate nutrition. To address this issue, food banks across the state have joined forces with the Alabama …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 01:04 GMT

Chancellor Baker appoints Frazier Payne as Interim President at Coastal Alabama Community College

MONTGOMERY — Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced today, Nov. 8, the appointment of Frazier Payne as Interim President at Coastal Alabama Community College. Payne currently serves as Special Assistant to the …

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Published on November 8, 2023 - 21:24 GMT

ACCS Board of Trustees approves Dr. Jonathan Koh as President of Shelton State Community College

MONTGOMERY — During its regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Jonathan P. Koh as President of Shelton State Community College. Koh has served in multiple capacities at …

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Published on November 2, 2023 - 19:34 GMT

ACCS Innovation Center headquarters opens in Decatur

Facility to house resources to power statewide Skills for Success program DECATUR — More than 7,700 Alabamians have enrolled in rapid career training for in-demand jobs since the start of the Alabama Community College System’s Skills for Success courses …

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Published on October 24, 2023 - 00:06 GMT

Truck drivers, CDL educators meet for professional development on industry best practices

PRATTVILLE — Business and industry representatives, lawmakers and educators collaborated Monday on best practices and training opportunities for Alabama’s robust trucking industry during the Alabama Community College System’s first statewide CDL/diesel …

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Published on October 12, 2023 - 22:24 GMT

Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association partners with Alabama’s community colleges for scholarship opportunity

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Seventy scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between …

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Published on September 27, 2023 - 19:37 GMT

Rapid training courses approved as career readiness indicators for Alabama high schoolers

MONTGOMERY — The no-cost Skills for Success rapid training courses that help prepare adults to enter in-demand careers are now approved as career readiness indicators that align with Alabama’s new graduation requirement for high schoolers, the Alabama …

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Published on September 12, 2023 - 19:39 GMT

Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase, filling need for nurses in Alabama

Alabama’s historic move to allow nursing apprenticeships through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is helping combat nursing shortages across the state. Since new rules passed last year allowing Alabama healthcare employers to enter into an …

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