Alabama Community College System

The latest episode of the ACCS's Access Granted podcast is now available! Immerse yourself in a world where the thrill of the game leaps off the court, brought to life through exclusive insights from coaches, players, and the very sounds that define the sport. Get exclusive access into the recent basketball success at Shelton State Community College and Bishop State Community College and across the Alabama Community College Conference, as athletes and alums strive for excellence not just on the hardwood but also in their academic pursuits. Here, students hold fast to their dreams in both arenas, proving that, with the right mindset and discipline, letting the ball drop is not an option in their playbook. You can also listen on Apple | https://lnkd.in/egpGJX4j Spotify | https://lnkd.in/exQQbATc

The Alabama Community College System was proud to be a sponsor of tonight’s Montgomery Biscuits game with our partners Alabama PALS, Alabama Association of RC&D Councils and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc., as we celebrated the recent “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” statewide spring cleanup and recycling event!!

Ziyun McCowan, a Paths for Success scholarship recipient, is working for Heritage Freight Warehousing and Logistics, LLC after completing CDL training at Central Alabama Community College! It was announced last week that Alabama’s adults seeking to complete a GED, high school diploma or a workforce training program will be able to do so with scholarships, thanks to a grant to the Paths for Success Foundation from the Truist Charitable Fund. Truist will support 17 efforts across 13 states, reaching more than 10,000 people. Paths for Success, the nonprofit foundation of the Alabama Community College System, helps reduce barriers such as childcare and transportation so that Alabama citizens can obtain skills, credentials, and/or certifications that lead to gainful employment that earns a livable wage

Prior to transferring to the University of Alabama, LeAnna Roberts earned her associate degree from Shelton State Community College on the same day she graduated from high school! She recently earned a master of business administration degree!

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. Dus Rogers, who serves the board’s District 5, is a retired Colonel of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves and works for the Farmers Telecommunications Cooperative in Rainsville as Executive Vice President, Customer Support and Business Development. He has had a career in public service and worked 16 years for the Alabama Cooperative Extension Service and 15 years in Economic Development with the Jackson County Economic Development Authority. Valerie Gray, who serves the board’s District 3, serves as the board’s first female vice chairperson. She is a lifelong resident of Chambers County and retired as the Executive Director of the Chambers County Development Authority where she was employed for more than 22 years. See more | https://lnkd.in/ed2j2P4u

Thank you to WHNT News 19 for covering Drake State Community and Technical College's graduation on Thursday!

Time for another ACCS Innovation Center Team Spotlight! ✨Curriculum Team✨ Meet the creative powerhouses behind the scenes at the ACCS Innovation Center—our incredible Curriculum Team! This group of dedicated professionals is committed to crafting courses that are not just educational, but also engaging, relevant, and truly transformative. Their mission? To ensure that every piece of content empowers learners with practical skills and insightful knowledge, making each learning experience exceptional. With a keen focus on innovation and quality, this team tirelessly refines and evolves our curriculum to meet the dynamic needs of today's workforce. 🚀 Thanks to their hard work, students across our programs enjoy learning that’s not only informative but also truly captivating. Let’s give it up for the Curriculum Team, the unsung heroes making our educational workforce training fabulous! 🙌💡 Join us in celebrating the dedication, creativity, and passion that our Curriculum Team brings to the ACCS Innovation Center every day! #ACCSinnovationcenter #ALrapidworkforcetraining #icskillsforsuccess #ACCSuccess Alabama Community College System Brandi Merrill Rachael L. Jonathan Catrett Sharon Alley, D.M.D., M.Ed. John Mullins Amber Morgan, M.Ed.

The Aspen Institute Names Wallace State Community College as a Semifinalist for Prestigious 2025 Aspen Prize WSCC is one of 20 Community Colleges Being Considered for $1 Million National Prize that Recognizes Excellence in Student Outcomes, Both in College and After Graduation WASHINGTON D.C., May 7, 2024 – Today, the Aspen Institute named Wallace State Community College as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The $1 million award is the nation's signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges. The institutions selected for this honor stand out among more than 1,000 community colleges nationwide as having high and improving levels of student success, as well as equitable outcomes for Black and Hispanic students and those from lower-income backgrounds. “We are honored to be recognized as a semifinalist for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence and to be considered as one of best 20 community colleges in the United States by such a prestigious organization,” said Wallace State President Vicki Karolewics. “Wallace State has been recognized among the top 150 colleges four times by The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program and has been intentionally focused on student success for more than a decade. To be considered as a semifinalist is a credit to our faculty and staff and their efforts to improve student outcomes.” Aspen Institute College Excellence Program https://lnkd.in/eUf9QNuu

Colleges across the Alabama Community College System teamed up in April during #CommunityCollegeMonth, participating in the Alabama PALS “Don’t Drop It On Alabama” Statewide Spring Cleanup and recycling event, through a partnership with Alabama Association of RC&D Councils. The ACCS collected 18,377 pounds (9 tons) of trash, debris, and recyclables! This represents a 67% increase from the previous year's total of 11,000 pounds (5.5 tons)! Thank you to all who participated! Bevill State Community College Bishop State Community College Calhoun Community College Central Alabama Community College Chattahoochee Valley Community College Coastal Alabama Community College Drake State Community and Technical College Gadsden State Community College Ingram State Technical College Jefferson State Community College Lawson State Community College LBW Community College Marion Military Institute Northeast Alabama Community College Northwest Shoals Community College Reid State Lions Snead State Community College Shelton State Community College Southern Union State Community College Trenholm State Community College Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Wallace Community College Wallace Community College Selma

It’s so important to have a business ready to hire at point of completion. Thank you to Chad Sutton and Alabama Community College System Skills for Success for everything you do for our community.