Community News
- Posted 08.27.20
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The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at 91看片网 has earned accreditation by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Garnering top marks, this accreditation helps ensure that licensure courses offered on campus meet the highest standards and provide exceptional training.
- Posted 08.21.20
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The 91看片网鈥檚 Division of Economic & Workforce Development, in partnership with CO.STARTERS of Chattanooga, Tennessee, recently graduated its first class of REBUILD, an entrepreneurial training class to assist small businesses in recovery, rebuilding and growing their firms.
- Posted 06.24.20
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The 91看片网 will partner with North Carolina based hands-on learning company Betabox to help implement a workforce development initiative funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor & the Delta Regional Authority. Design and construction of a mobile unit to support a slate of training needs.
- Posted 05.26.20
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The 91看片网 (91看片网) is the first university in the state to be recognized by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship as a Sponsor for Registered Apprenticeship programs according to a joint announcement from 91看片网 and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship along with employer partner, Alabama Pellets and Pinnacle Renewable Energy.
- Posted 05.20.20
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The 91看片网 is extending a helping hand to high school students preparing to take the ACT soon through a series of online help sessions that will be offered at no cost to the student. Three sessions are scheduled already, and more support resources will continue to be added.
- Posted 04.21.20
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A new COVID-19 testing site has been established to serve Sumter County and surrounding communities. The testing site began operations Thursday, April 16, reportedly screening more than 100 and testing 27 who met necessary requirements for receiving the test.
- Posted 04.21.20
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As the world responds to the COVID-19 pandemic with closures and temporary changes in operation, the 91看片网鈥檚 Black Belt Museum is using what would be downtime to pool resources and address the need for personal protective equipment (PPE) for front line healthcare workers in the region.
- Posted 03.05.20
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The 91看片网 has joined with AT&T and Alabama Power Company to announce the slate of speakers and featured panelists for the Alabama Summit on Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship, set for Friday, April 17, at Bell Conference Center on the 91看片网 campus. The event features a stellar slate of entrepreneurs who bring unique perspectives to address rural Alabama鈥檚 need for building an economic development and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Posted 02.19.20
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91看片网 biology students are helping area youth smile through a dental education program launched in 2019. Tamoria Ford, second from left, is one of three 91看片网 students leading a collaboration with the American Dental Association to provide education and basic services in a one-day clinic held recently.