Bevill State Community College recently hosted a commencement ceremony for graduates of its spring 2021 HVAC Fast Track Program. Eight students completed the 11-week program preparing them for successful careers as HVAC technicians. Spring 2021 graduates are: Jeffery Adair, Haleyville. Blake Carroll, Quinton. Joshua Cook, Birmingham. Cedric Davis, Pike Road. Eddie Kirkland, Pinson. Cheyenne Moore, Maylene. […]

Alabama Power will be the focus of a national campaign promoting Apprenticeship Readiness Programs (ARPs). North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) recently announced it has selected Alabama Power CEO Mark Crosswhite as spokesperson for its upcoming national public relations campaign to promote workforce development through ARPs in local communities.

Hard work pays off. That was a lesson learned by participants of the Central Alabama Building Trades’ Apprenticeship Readiness Program (ARP) hosted by Jefferson State Community College. The first Alabama-based ARP program had a 92% graduation rate, surpassing national benchmarks and preparing the students for the workforce of the future. Over an eight-week period, students received […]

Workforce development officials say that developing a well-trained workforce prepared for current and future jobs is essential for continued growth in Alabama. To better prepare Alabamians for trade careers, Central Alabama Building Trades began an Apprentice Readiness Program (ARP), providing foundational knowledge and positioning participants for success. Jefferson State Community College is hosting the 10-week program, which […]