Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 12, 2022 - 20:42 GMT

Dual enrollment opportunities increase the number of high school students attending Alabama’s community colleges

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – An additional $5 million awarded by the Alabama Legislature for dual enrollment opportunities at Alabama’s community colleges will continue to increase the number of students who benefit from college classes while still in high school. …

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Published on April 23, 2022 - 01:58 GMT

Alabama Community College System announces 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – More than $53,000 total in scholarships was announced for 48 of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars across the state during the 2022 All-Alabama Academic Team Recognition Program at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham – …

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Published on March 17, 2022 - 21:13 GMT

Alabama community colleges launch nurse apprenticeship program to help meet high demand for nurses statewide

MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s community colleges are working with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, hospitals and healthcare employers to meet the high demand for nurses. New rules went into effect March 17 that allow healthcare employers to enter into an …

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Published on March 8, 2022 - 19:27 GMT

Scholarship opportunity announced for Alabama residents interested in community college programs related to automotive ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) announce the availability of 30 scholarships for residents in Alabama who want to pursue a technical education certificate or …

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Published on February 14, 2022 - 20:40 GMT

ACCS opens Innovation Center, starts enrollment for rapid workforce training

BIRMINGHAM – The Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Innovation Center, a $10 million investment aimed at rapidly training workers for the state’s highest-demand industries, has launched its first of several industry-designed programs to help students …

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Published on February 10, 2022 - 22:15 GMT

Chancellor Baker appoints Dr. Chris Cox as Interim President at Shelton State Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Thursday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Chris Cox as Interim President of Shelton State Community College. Cox has more than 25 years of higher education administration experience and currently serves as …

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Published on January 19, 2022 - 18:53 GMT

Alabama’s community colleges report for-credit enrollment increase

Enrollment of students pursuing academic and workforce training classes at Alabama’s community colleges increased amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Nearly 144,000 students received education or training in a community or technical college statewide. This …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 21:59 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Kemba Chambers as President at H. Councill Trenholm State Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as President of H. Councill Trenholm State Community College. Chambers is the first female to serve in this capacity at the college. Chambers has 25 …

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Published on December 8, 2021 - 21:58 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Jeff Goodwin as President at Northwest-Shoals Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced today the appointment of Dr. Jeff Goodwin as President of Northwest-Shoals Community College. Goodwin’s tenure at the college begins January 3, 2022. Dr. Goodwin …

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Published on September 21, 2021 - 19:55 GMT

New ‘MAPs’ Create Training Pathways from Adult Education to High-Demand Careers

MONTGOMERY – Alabama residents who are displaced, in career fields with low wages or who are new to the workforce but face barriers now have a streamlined workforce development process that helps them navigate in-demand careers. Mobilizing Alabama Pathways …

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Published on September 20, 2021 - 19:42 GMT

Alabama Community College Tuition and Fee Waiver Helps Residents Transition from Adult Education Programs to College Classes

MONTGOMERY – A tuition and fee waiver program that grants Alabama’s adult education GED® recipients and Ready To Work program completers a free college class has resulted in the matriculation of more than 16,000 Alabama residents from adult education to …

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Published on September 2, 2021 - 21:03 GMT

Alabama’s Community Colleges Hold COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

MONTGOMERY – In an effort to encourage COVID-19 vaccination and expand access to the vaccine, Alabama’s community colleges are hosting vaccination clinics at their campuses across the state. To date, 75 clinics have been held and 32 clinics are planned in …

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Published on August 19, 2021 - 00:06 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Chris Cox as Interim President at Northwest-Shoals Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Wednesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Chris Cox as Interim President of Northwest-Shoals Community College. Cox has more than 24 years of higher education administration experience and currently serves …

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Published on August 10, 2021 - 20:16 GMT

Community Colleges to Offer STEM Dual Enrollment Scholarships

MONTGOMERY – In response to the Legislature’s expansion of opportunities that encourage a stronger employment focus for math and science teachers and other STEM-related fields in the state, the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has expanded dual …

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Published on July 14, 2021 - 20:40 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg as Interim President at Bishop State Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced today the appointment of Dr. Lawrence Brandyburg as Interim President at Bishop State Community College. Dr. Brandyburg will replace Dr. Reginald Sykes, who has …

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Published on June 24, 2021 - 18:52 GMT

State Adult Ed Director elected to serve on national Executive Board

The National Association of State Directors of Adult Education (NASDAE) announced Tuesday, June 22, the election of David Walters, State Director of Adult Education, Special Projects and System Initiatives for the Alabama Community College System (ACCS), …

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Published on June 1, 2021 - 22:53 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Jimmy Hodges as Interim President at Calhoun Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced today the appointment of Dr. Jimmy Hodges as Interim President at Calhoun Community College. Dr. Hodges’s 40 years of experience span higher education …

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Published on May 20, 2021 - 01:13 GMT

Four Members Sworn In as Alabama Community College System Trustees, New Board Leadership Selected

MONTGOMERY – On Wednesday, four new members of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees were sworn in by Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell prior to the start of their first meeting. The Board is the governing body of the ACCS. Each …

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Published on May 11, 2021 - 22:50 GMT

Chancellor Baker Appoints Dr. Kemba Chambers As Acting President At Trenholm State Community College

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – On Tuesday, Chancellor Jimmy H. Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as Acting President of Trenholm State Community College. Chambers will replace Anita Archie who has served as Interim President since January 2, 2020. …

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Published on April 28, 2021 - 18:58 GMT

2021 All-Alabama Academic Team announced

Forty-five of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) top scholars across the state were announced April 23, 2021. Two students from each of Alabama’s community colleges were selected by members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for their …

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