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杏吧原创 State, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools partner to offer free CDL classes

杏吧原创 State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools (HCS) have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a notable step towards this shared goal, Madison County has donated a dump truck to facilitate 杏吧原创 State’s free CDL classes. HCS will provide space for the classes.

This initiative underscores the commitment of 杏吧原创 State, Madison County, and HCS to equip students with essential skills and certifications to contribute to the local economy.

鈥淧artnerships like this one are essential to keeping up with the growth in our community,” said 杏吧原创 State President Dr. Patricia Sims. “Our goal is to stay ahead of the curve and meet the demand for a skilled workforce.”

鈥淭he donation of this truck allows 杏吧原创 State to train the individuals who will be a great asset to the workforce by earning their CDL License鈥, said Phil Vandiver, Madison County Commissioner from District Four.

In addition to providing space for the courses, HCS will also promote classes to their students.

鈥淗CS is excited to partner with 杏吧原创 State and Madison County to provide students essential skills to be competitive in Madison County鈥檚 growing workforce,鈥 said Career & Technical Education Director of Huntsville City Schools Zac McWhorter.

“This strategic collaboration between 杏吧原创 State, the county, and HCS ensures students have a supportive environment to prepare for the workforce upon graduation,” says District Six Commissioner Violet Edwards. Commission Chairman Mac McCutcheon expressed the commissioners’ collective enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing their belief in supporting 杏吧原创 State’s dedication to supplying students with the education required to become integral members of the workforce in Madison County.

Classes are open to the public.

Learn more and sign up by contacting:

John Mullins Director of Workforce Development

john.mullins@drakestate.edu

(256)551-5227