Skills for Success

Don’t miss out on our latest episode of Innovation Unplugged! Episode 24, "From Service to Instruction: Empowering Lives with Heavy Equipment Skills featuring Brian O’Leary” premiered on Monday! Wallace State Heavy Equipment Instructor, Brian O’Leary, joins hosts Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill for an engaging discussion on education and career opportunities in heavy equipment machinery. Explore Brian’s journey from military service to teaching, where he empowers students from diverse backgrounds with essential heavy equipment skills. Hear how Brian motivates his students to overcome challenges and excel in machinery operations. This episode delves into how hands-on learning not only enhances technical proficiency but also fosters confidence, unlocking new pathways in the construction industry. Discover the profound impact of education in shaping skilled professionals who are equipped to tackle industry demands. Listen to the latest episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, and learn how practical skills and mentorship pave the way to success! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eaN95zRV Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ekWAGQR7... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eX95iz6X Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

The ACCS Innovation Center, a division of the Alabama Community College System, brings together the state’s community colleges, business and industry, and community partners to deliver rapid, short-term, industry-recognized, non-credit training all at no-cost! Skills for Success courses prepare Alabamians for in-demand jobs with a hybrid learning model for top sectors like healthcare, construction, transportation, hospitality, and more! Visit our website www.trainingforalabama.com to view a comprehensive list of all our training courses and join us on the path to a brighter future! Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

Highlights from a recent Food and Beverage lab with Upward Bound Students! These students did a great job. Northwest Shoals Community College Skills for Success Shoals Business Incubator #nwscc #noncredit #skillstraining #ACCSinnovationcenter #icsskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining

Episode 24, “From Service to Instruction: Transforming Lives with Heavy Equipment Skills with Brian O’Leary” is now LIVE!!! Brian O’Leary, a Wallace State instructor who was once an Alabama National Guard service member, joins Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill for an intriguing conversation around heavy equipment machinery education and career opportunities! Discover Brian’s journey from military maintenance operations to teaching heavy equipment skills that empower students from diverse backgrounds. Listen to Brian share how he encourages students to conquer their fears and master machinery. Episode 24 explores how hands-on learning not only builds technical expertise, but how it also instills confidence and opens doors to new opportunities in the construction industry. Learn how the transformative impact of education shapes professionals so they are ready to tackle challenges of the industry! Tune in to listen to today’s episode on Spotify, Apple Podcast, or YouTube and discover how practical skills and guidance can lead to many pathways of success! Spotify:https://lnkd.in/eaN95zRV Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/ekWAGQR7... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eX95iz6X Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

We’ve got a new episode of Innovation Unplugged coming this Monday! Be sure to make plans to tune in to Episode 24 – “From Service to Instruction: Transforming Lives with Heavy Equipment Skills with Brian O’Leary!" Houston Blackwood and Brandi Merrill sit down with Brian O’Leary, a former Alabama National Guard service member turned dedicated Heavy Equipment Instructor at Wallace Hanceville! Brian shares his inspiring journey from military maintenance operations to teaching students heavy equipment skills. Learn how his journey has equipped him in his career as an instructor. This episode not only discusses new opportunities for students but also how confidence and personal growth happens for students who choose to take the next step and learn a new skill! Episode 24 will be available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube on Monday! Tune to uncover how practical skills and mentorship can pave the way for extraordinary career outcomes! Wallace State Community College - Hanceville Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #ICskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

Congratulations to our newest group of skid steer participants! Our summer evening classes have been warmly received by the community, offering working individuals the chance to develop valuable skills. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide training that not only fosters skill development but also opens doors to enhance and transform career paths. Learning never ends! #ACCSinnovationcenter #ALrapidworkforcetraining #skilldevelopment Alabama Community College System Skills for Success LBW Community College ANDALUSIA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Alabama AGC Wiregrass Construction Company Alabama Department of Transportation Covington County Economic Development Commission NCCER Bendable Labs Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

Career Readiness Coordinator, Tom Chappell, and Career Readiness Manager, Matt Heaton attended the 2024 ACCS Dual Enrollment Conference at the Shelby-Hoover Jefferson State Campus this week! They even got in on the fun and participated in the Hawaiian shirt day theme! 🌟 We’re looking forward to seeing how dual enrollment offices at the community colleges across the state implement Skills for Success courses as a part of course offerings for high school students! Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

Hear April Livingston, Career Coach at Oxford City Schools Elementary, share insights from taking a Skills for Success Land Survey Helper course! Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

Our Workforce Team attended Region 2 East Alabama Works CTE professional development and shared how Skills for Success can be used as a tool to guide and support students on every career path! Career Coaches and Counselors also went through hands-on training and are now Land Survey Helper certified! Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess

Last week, Kailah Dozier, Director of Marketing and Corporate Partnerships and Central Workforce Director, LaTrenda Nicholson, shared exciting insights with participants at Hope Inspired Ministries about the ACCS Innovation Center and Skills for Success training programs! Hope Inspired Ministries (H.I.M) empowers individuals in the River Region and Montgomery area with essential job training, resume building, interview skills, and job readiness support. We’re eager to see how they’ll explore Skills for Success courses at Trenholm State, their local community college! Trenholm State Community College Alabama Community College System #ACCSinnovationcenter #icskillsforsuccess #ALrapidworkforcetraining #ACCSuccess