Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on August 8, 2023 - 21:45 GMT

Rapid, no-cost fiber optic training available at Alabama community colleges to help with broadband expansion across the state

DOTHAN – More than $400 million in federal funding for broadband across Alabama means a greater demand for fiber optics technicians and installers. The Alabama Community College System has a no-cost training program to get residents ready for these job …

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Published on July 31, 2023 - 21:32 GMT

Alabama Community College System CRM administrator awarded for significant contributions to higher education

Molly Pollard, CRM Administrator for the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), was recently honored for her significant contributions to the higher education community in a ceremony attended virtually by over 100 college administrators from around the …

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Published on July 28, 2023 - 18:05 GMT

Alabama Community College System achieves perfect state audit

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Community College System Office achieved another perfect audit by the Alabama State Auditor’s Office. State Auditor Andrew Sorrell presented Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker with a special certificate on Thursday, July 27, to recognize …

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Published on July 5, 2023 - 22:05 GMT

TRANSFER ALUMNI FEATURE: Lexi Marks

Lexi Marks, a rising senior at Auburn University, started her journey with higher education at Wallace State Community College in her sophomore year of high school. “In the 10th grade, I applied to the Fast Track Academy program at Wallace State …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 19:04 GMT

Community College Leaders Meet to Discuss Growth of Dual Enrollment Program and Ways to Boost Success

BIRMINGHAM – With a record number of high school students participating in dual enrollment classes with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), leaders of the state’s community colleges gathered in Birmingham Wednesday, June 28, to discuss plans to …

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Published on July 3, 2023 - 19:01 GMT

State, university leaders highlight how families can save money on college costs

BOAZ—A nearly 30-year-old law that provides for seamless transfer from Alabama’s community colleges to the state’s four-year public universities set the groundwork for community college alumni, such as Alabama Representative Brock Colvin, to achieve their …

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Published on June 14, 2023 - 19:50 GMT

Governor Ivey appoints four to serve on Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

MONTGOMERY — Four longstanding business and community leaders in Alabama were sworn in by Judge Matt Fridy, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, on Wednesday, June 14, to serve as members of the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees prior to …

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Published on June 11, 2023 - 02:29 GMT

Several Alabama colleges and universities train for multi-state active shooter mass casualty training

BIRMINGHAM – As the rate of national school-related shooting incidents have increased throughout the nation, law enforcement officials are working together across state lines to help ensure proper crisis response and procedures keep residents safe on …

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Published on June 7, 2023 - 00:00 GMT

Alabama’s six historically black community colleges granted additional opportunities through Thurgood Marshall College Fund

MONTGOMERY — Residents who choose to attend any of Alabama’s six historically black community colleges (HBCCs) will now have access to more scholarships and professional development opportunities through a prestigious national partnership. The Thurgood …

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Published on June 6, 2023 - 21:31 GMT

College Showcase announced as part of 60th anniversary celebration

MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Community College System today announced the Diamond Jubilee College Showcase, a collection of 24 events that highlight examples of what Alabama’s community and technical colleges offer to the communities in their regions. The …

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Published on May 30, 2023 - 18:46 GMT

Coca-Cola UNITED donates two diesel trucks to Alabama’s community colleges to help train more drivers

MONTGOMERY – Residents and businesses with workers waiting to train in truck driver programs at Alabama’s community and technical colleges may be able to do so sooner, thanks to a historic donation from Coca-Cola Bottling Company United (UNITED) on Tuesday …

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Published on May 19, 2023 - 21:46 GMT

Alabama’s low unemployment a sign employers are struggling to fill jobs

Rapid Skills for Success Training Helps Workforce Shortage MONTGOMERY – News that Alabama’s unemployment rate has reached a record low can overshadow the fact thousands of jobs are available and employers are looking to hire workers immediately, said …

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Published on May 10, 2023 - 23:58 GMT

Business leaders to serve as chair, co-chair of Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees

During its regular board meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees approved District 7 Trustee Llevellyn Rhone as Chairman and District 5 Trustee Goodrich “Dus” Rogers as Vice Chairman. Each member of the …

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Published on April 28, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

ACCS students earn medals at 2023 Alabama SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference

Ten Alabama community colleges had students earn medals this week at the 2023 Alabama SkillsUSA State Leadership Conference and SkillsUSA Championships held at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel in Mobile. The SkillsUSA competition is an annual …

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Published on April 21, 2023 - 21:07 GMT

Statewide community service projects launch as part of Alabama Community College System 60th anniversary

MONTGOMERY – Dozens of community service projects are launching across Alabama as part of the Alabama Community College System’s 60th anniversary. April is National Community College Month and marks the beginning of the Diamond Jubilee, a two-year …

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Published on April 14, 2023 - 21:41 GMT

ACCS announces 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team

More than $58,000 total in scholarships was announced for 48 of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars across the state during the 2023 All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the Embassy Suites Birmingham on Friday, April 14 …

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Published on April 10, 2023 - 20:59 GMT

While nation’s community colleges see enrollment decline, Alabama is bucking the trend

Colleges help students complete success for their lives, whether through degree or workforce certification MONTGOMERY—Student enrollment at Alabama’s community and technical colleges is increasing, bucking a trend that saw a decrease in enrollment at …

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Published on March 22, 2023 - 20:08 GMT

ACCS Innovation Center’s ‘Skills for Success’ aims to solve meat cutter shortage with rapid, no cost training

GUNTERSVILLE – A shortage of qualified meat cutters is leaving Alabama grocery stores and butcher shops desperate for skilled workers. That labor shortfall can also impact the price shoppers pay for their favorite cuts of meat. To fill the gap in qualified …

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Published on March 10, 2023 - 22:19 GMT

March 31 deadline to apply for scholarship to train for automotive industry at Alabama community or technical college

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Thirty-four 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 …

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Published on February 13, 2023 - 21:24 GMT

Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy

MONTGOMERY — Students and alumni of colleges within the Alabama Community College System add $6.6 billion to Alabama’s economy, supporting one out of every 27 jobs in the state, according to an economic impact report released Monday. The independent, 102- …

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