Education Community colleges offer no-cost fiber optic technician training Salaries and demand for fiber optic technicians and installers are on the rise. StaffApril 25, 2023
Education While community colleges nationally saw enrollment decline, Alabama bucks the trend Alabama’s community colleges have experienced an increase in enrollment by at least 5 percent each year since 2020. StaffApril 11, 2023
Education One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results Most students have been able to complete training in about two to three weeks. StaffFebruary 20, 2023
Economy Alabama’s community colleges add $6.6 billion to state economy The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product. StaffFebruary 14, 2023
News Rapid, no-cost training for construction jobs available across Alabama Alabama’s construction industry has thousands of job openings and now free training to operate bulldozers and skid steers. StaffNovember 30, 2022
State Inaugural Economic Development Academy graduates 129 municipal leaders The Academy is designed to educate municipal officials and business leaders on economic development best practices. StaffNovember 10, 2022
Education Olivier Charles appointed President of Bishop State Community College Charles’ appointment marks one of two of the last permanent college presidential appointments at Alabama’s community and technical colleges. StaffJuly 14, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s community colleges serve our students and our state Our partnerships with business and industry will continue to grow because Alabama’s community colleges recognize we must continually adapt. Chancellor Jimmy BakerMarch 31, 2022
Education PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
Education Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. StaffOctober 15, 2021