Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education

This month, Jefferson State Instructor Gennia Baldwin conducted Leadership 1 - 3 courses for Jefferson State employees at our Jefferson County campus. Kudos to these employees for participating in professional development through the college! Their commitment to enhancing their leadership abilities not only strengthens our team but also elevates our entire college community. Keep up the great work! ?? #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #FindYourPlace

Applications are now open for our 2025 Distribution Control Center training program! Join us next Tuesday for an information session to learn more about this high-demand training program! Grateful for the partnership with Rachel Waterhouse, MBA and Chad Parks, PE and team with Alabama Power on this! https://lnkd.in/efndqax2

Proud of another great group of students with Pinson High School last week participating in heavy equipment training through Skills for Success! Shout out to our instructor, Mr. Porter, for his dedication to this training across our region! Great partners like Michael Payne and Bobby Jackson with Jefferson County Schools have made this training possible! We welcome our high school and nonprofit partners to work with us on this free, high-demand training! Contact us to learn more [email protected] or (205) 856-7710! #findyourplace #ACCSinnovationcenter #ICskillsforsuccess

Ready to dive into the world of welding? ?? Our Hobby Class is your gateway to endless possibilities. We have a great opportunity coming up in December at our Shelby County Campus. Don't miss out, register today! Register here: https://lnkd.in/emvTNu_5 The Shelby County Chamber Central Six AlabamaWorks! Alabama Community College System Go Build Alabama

What an amazing experience last week for our second Customer Service Skills for Success training class in partnership with The Lovelady Center ?? Our participants are not only honing their customer service skills but also helping build valuable soft skills for the workplace! Together, we’re building a stronger community and empowering others to grow. ?? Is your nonprofit interested in joining us next time? Keep an eye out for our upcoming classes—more opportunities to learn, connect, and give back coming soon! Contact us to learn more [email protected] or (205) 856-7710! #findyourplace #ACCSinnovationcenter #ICskillsforsuccess Alabama Community College System Central Six AlabamaWorks!

We enjoyed meeting community members at Adult College Night recently! Jefferson State Community College has great resources for adults of all ages returning to college! We welcome anyone to explore our fast track offerings. https://lnkd.in/e6gZmuZY

Mission Moment Monday: Health Pathways has begun! Last week, local residents began this FREE 25-week training to prepare for job opportunities as a Clinical Medical Assistant. Their instructor at Jeff State, Mrs. Campbell, starts their coursework with personal essays so students build confidence as they launch a new journey. Between now and May, they'll learn all the technical skills for these specific healthcare roles with separate career advancement skills and 1:1 coaching. Cheers to the beginning of this exciting opportunity! #BirminghamCorps #HealthcareCareers #GoodJobsChallenge #JeffState #HealthPathways

For those in Alabama, a Veterans Career Fair will be held in conjunction with the National Veterans Day parade in Birmingham on Monday, November 11th. Military friendly employers will be in attendance, and they have job vacancies to fill including Alabama Power. The Career Fair will be located at CITY WALK in Birmingham at the corner of 19th St North and 9th Ave North 11am to 3pm (rain or shine). All are welcome!

We are so appreciative of the relationship Jefferson State has with AmFirst and we are thankful for their support of our students and communities. #ThankYou! #Alabama #BirminghamAL #HigherEd #HelpingStudents #Community Jefferson State Community College Center for Workforce Education Alabama Community College System Daniel Holmes, CUDE Leah Bigbee Guin Robinson Birmingham Business Alliance American Association of Community Colleges

Congratulations Student Spotlight: Reginald Wilkerson II Program: Cybersecurity Fast Track Course, Jefferson State Community College Current Role: Information Security Analyst at SecurIT360 In 2021, Reginald began exploring cryptocurrency and discovered a new passion: Cybersecurity. With determination and a “self-taught” background, he committed to Jefferson State’s 3-month Cybersecurity Fast Track program, gaining his first certification, the TestOut Security Pro, and sparking a journey that would change his life. Since completing the course, he has earned multiple certifications, including CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA CySA+. Reginald credits his instructors who motivated him to push beyond limits. Now, he’s advancing in his field, working with SecurIT360, where he was recently promoted to Information Security Analyst. His advice? "Nothing will be handed to you. Take every opportunity, stay positive, and network—you never know how it’ll come back around!" Reginald’s journey is a testament to faith, perseverance, and the power of a clear plan.