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Published on February 6, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

Coastal Alabama Community College partners with the University of West Alabama to assist landowners across southwest Alabama

Coastal Alabama Community College and the University of West Alabama have put innovative thinking and education to practice in the field (literally), and it’s helping landowners across southwest Alabama. “We were inundated with hogs,” said Stan Boggs, a …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

Long-standing poultry partnership with ACCS strengthens communities

One of the state’s largest poultry producers continues to expand its partnership with the Alabama Community College System (ACCS). The Pilgrim’s Better Futures program provides tuition assistance for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation employees and their …

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Published on February 6, 2025 - 21:17 GMT

Go green with Wallace State’s agribusiness program

Nestled conveniently an hour between both Huntsville and Birmingham, Wallace State Community College in Hanceville offers a handful of degree programs rarely found elsewhere in the state. One of those is Wallace State’s Agribusiness program, preparing …

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Published on January 16, 2025 - 03:01 GMT

Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announces expansion of healthcare training programs

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announced its intentions on Wednesday to expand its Health Science offerings across the state’s community colleges in 2025, specifically showcasing the new Nursing Support Technician- Certified …

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Published on January 14, 2025 - 19:52 GMT

ACCS students crush competition in Clash of Trades Championship

Photo courtesy of Project MFG: Austin Kidd (CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer),Ben Blanton (Welder), and Ty Whitson (CNC Machinist/CNC Programmer). Story as printed in the Q4 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. Correction: An earlier version of this article …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 19:59 GMT

Trooper’s kindness shifts Bevill State student’s career into high gear

Photo: Sr. Trooper JT Brown with Abbie Rutledge at Bevill State’s pinning ceremony. Story as printed in the Q4 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. A routine traffic stop on Highway 78 turned into a life-changing encounter between a state trooper and a …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 19:45 GMT

‘What If You Knew?’: Student-led podcast tackles substance abuse and mental health

Photo: Coastal Alabama’s “What if you Knew?” Podcast team. Story as printed in the Q4 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. At Coastal Alabama Community College’s Fairhope campus, a group of students is stepping into the spotlight to tackle society’s …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 19:30 GMT

BuildSubmarines.com employs Alabama workers to forge our Navy’s future

Photo courtesy of General Dynamics Electric Boat. Story as printed in the Q4 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. Alabama is a key player in the global maritime market, employing thousands of skilled workers and driving job creation and supporting local …

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Published on December 24, 2024 - 19:18 GMT

Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade, positive outlook for employers across Alabama

Photo: Ziyun McCowan, Central Alabama CC CDL graduate. Story as printed in the Q4 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. Record numbers of Alabama residents are enrolling in community and technical colleges, to pursue opportunities for academic and workforce …

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Published on December 7, 2024 - 03:00 GMT

Rising FAME: AL FAME becomes largest statewide chapter in the nation

Alabama FAME is now the largest statewide partner of the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Program with the announcement of its newest chapter at Drake State Community & Technical College during a press conference Friday morning …

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Published on November 20, 2024 - 03:04 GMT

Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) adding women’s flag football to athletics offerings

MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) announced the addition of women’s flag football to its athletics offerings on Tuesday. “This is up there with one of the most exciting program additions we’ve had over the past decade. It a good …

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Published on November 12, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

Alabama Community College System awarded for impact in keeping Alabama clean

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) and its 24 colleges collected 18,377 pounds (nine tons) of trash, debris, and recyclables across the state during its 2024 “Don’t Drop it on Alabama” campaign. Alabama PALS (People Against a …

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Published on October 1, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Chancellor Baker appoints Keith Phillips as Interim President at Wallace Community College Dothan

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced today, Oct. 1, the appointment of Keith Phillips as Interim President at Wallace Community College (Dothan and Eufaula). Phillips currently serves as Executive …

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Published on August 29, 2024 - 19:38 GMT

EDITORIAL: Your community college system reaffirms our commitment to make life better

Jimmy H. Baker, Chancellor, Alabama Community College System Alabama has one of the nation’s most diverse and resilient economies. What we have been able to accomplish in the agriculture, automotive and aviation industries commands the world’s attention of …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 21:06 GMT

Charles Barkley: ‘Community colleges in Alabama ‘make life better’

Barkley, new ACCS marketing campaign aim to promote opportunities within Alabama Community College System OPELIKA — Alabama’s community colleges are a solid pathway to career opportunities that help residents make life better for themselves and for the …

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Published on August 23, 2024 - 20:01 GMT

Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade, positive outlook for employers across Alabama

MONTGOMERY — The number of residents pursuing academic credit and workforce credentials through Alabama’s community and technical colleges is the highest it has been since 2013. The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) reported more than 170,000 …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 01:12 GMT

Five decades of dedication: Reid State honors Ernest Grace’s unwavering service

Caption: Ernest Grace holding his plaque for 50 years of service (left) and President Dr. Coretta Boykin celebrating his success (right). EVERGREEN, Ala. – For half a century, Ernest Grace has been the heart and soul of Reid State Technical College, a …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 19:41 GMT

Patriots in pre-school gain college experience early

As printed in the Q2 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. At the heart of Northwest Shoals Community College, the Child Development Center shines as a model of excellence in early childhood education. The center stands out as the sole preschool within the …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 19:37 GMT

Mastering the game and the workforce simultaneously

As printed in the Q2 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. The Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) has seen a remarkable surge in sports popularity, adding 46 teams across 92% of the state’s community colleges in recent years. This growth not only …

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Published on July 16, 2024 - 19:32 GMT

ACCS Diamond Jubilee Golf Scramble a resounding success

As printed in the Q2 2024 ACCS Alabama Minute Newsletter. The Diamond Jubilee Golf Scramble kicked off with an impressive turnout, bringing together over 380 golfers across the state for a memorable event. The enthusiasm and support significantly benefited …

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