Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
J.F. Drake State Technical College Mission: J. F. Drake Technical College is a two‐year, public institution of higher education that provides the citizens of North Alabama with flexible, innovative vocational and technical training at a reasonable cost. The College is student‐centered and offers career‐oriented diploma, certificate, and associate degree programs and courses, as well as comprehensive, specialized training for business and industry. J. F. Drake Technical College seeks to satisfy the needs and academic pursuits of the community by offering developmental studies, noncredit short‐term courses, and continuing education courses on scheduled days, evenings, and weekends. Showing a major concern for a diverse population, the College aims to provide educational opportunities that will enrich the lives of its student intellectually, culturally, and economically. Website: http://www.dstc.cc.al.us/ Contact Information: Dr. Helen McAlpine, President 3421 Meridian Street North Huntsville, AL 35811 Phone: 256.539.8161 Program/Services: • Programs of Study: Business & Engineering Technologies Division Accounting Technology Culinary Arts/Hospitality Services Management Industrial Electronics Technology Information & Communication Technology Office Systems Technology Manufacturing & Applied Technologies Division Automotive Technology Electrical Technology Engineering Graphics Technology Heating & Air Conditioning Technology Industrial Systems Technology Machine Tool Technology Welding Technology Health Science Technologies Division Practical Nursing Nursing Assistant Salon Management Technologies Division Barbering Technology Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
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Cosmetology Technology General Education Standard Lists Area I English Area II Humanities/Fine Arts Area III Natural Science/Math/Computer Science Area IV History/Social/Behavioral Sciences Area V Institutional Requirements Adult Education The Adult Education Program offers FREE Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary, High School Exit Exam Classes, and Workplace Education instruction focused on assisting our students in obtaining the knowledge and skills required for self‐sufficiency and employment. Classes are designed to be open entry open exit. Orientation is required before entering adult education class. Includes basic skills instruction, GED Preparation (both traditional and online formats) and workforce development programming (including the Ready to Work Program, WorkKeys assessments, Career Readiness Certification, and English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes).
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Certificate Programs: Certificate are offered in GTAW,GMAW, SMAW plate and pipe Lithographic (X‐ray) Certifications (Welding), Soldering, and Soldering Inspection. A+, Cisco, and Microsoft Computer Certifications are also available. o
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Adult Education Programs are free of charge. All other classes are $90.00 per credit hour for Alabama residents.
Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds? Certificate programs vary in length and the amount of training required, therefore costs vary. Contact the appropriate certificate program coordinator listed on Drake State’s website for specific information.
Industrial Training: Drake’s industrial training coordinator interfaces with local business and industry in establishing courses and programs dedicated to specifically identified community employment and cross‐training needs. Local industries are contacted on a regular basis for the purpose of determining their training concerns, as well as, making them aware of the institution’s training capabilities. As a result of this type of involvement with industry, the college is able to assess the market demand for the local service area. Marketing data is used to determine the type of training that the institution should provide, either TBE (Training for Business/Industry) or regular program instruction. Regardless of the type of training offered, program department heads are informed as to what their involvement will be. When special equipment needs arise, AIDT (Alabama Industrial Department Training) is called upon to aid or advise in equipment acquisition. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: For customized training, contact Mr. Dana Moore at 256.551.5210 or dana.moore@drakestate.edu.
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