Students Receive Free Hands-On Job Training at Shelton State Community College

In cooperation with the ACCS Innovation Center, Shelton State helps students as they complete new, rapid job training program for in-demand jobs.

October 7, 2024 – Students are eligible to receive no cost, hands-on training for jobs as part of the Alabama Community College System’s (ACCS) rapid training program, Skills for Success. Courses, developed in collaboration with the ACCS Innovation Center, provide a hybrid learning experience—combining online and hands-on components—and is offered at no cost to participants, thanks to the support of the state legislature.

Skills for Success programs are tailored to meet the specific needs of Alabama’s industries, such as food and beverage or trucking businesses, ensuring that training is relevant and impactful for in-demand job roles.

Students complete most of their training online and will finish the rapid training program with a hands-on class. Upon completion, students will be awarded the ACCS credential, so employers know they are job ready.

“There are so many opportunities available to students,” shared Emily Wyatt, Shelton State’s Workforce Development Project Manager. “This short term, free training may sound too good to be true, but we are proud this training is so accessible and leads to enhanced professional success for its attendees.”

Training is available in the following areas:

• Carpentry Helper
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Electrical Helper
• Fiber Optics
• Food and Beverage
• Heavy Equipment (Skid Steer, Bulldozer, Excavator)
• Land Survey
• Meat Cutter
• Mental Health Worker

For additional information and to register, contact Emily Wyatt at ewyatt@sheltonstate.edu.