Tag Archive for: Drake State Community and Technical College

Innovation Power Hour brings tech, AI, and entrepreneurship to local college

The second HBCU Innovation Power Hour’s spring tour arrived at Drake State Community and Technical College, bringing with it a chance for students to gain hands-on experience and face time with industry leaders and entrepreneurs. The Innovative Power Hour, which was held at Drake State on Monday, is an initiative of The Alabama Collective. Innovate […]

FICO targets Drake State, other HBCUs for Analytics Challenge

Drake State Community and Technical College is off to a fast start in 2025, claiming two firsts in its field during the month of January. Drake State received over $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of its latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants, becoming the first institution in the […]

Drake State lands large grant aimed at building workforce infrastructure

Drake State Community and Technical College’s reputation as a leader in workforce development and innovation helped it land a grant worth $1,514,520. The award is part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. Drake State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant. This funding is […]

Drake State announces new program with goal of boosting local workforce development

Drake State Community and Technical College is introducing a new pilot program, the Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This unique program, the first of its kind in the region, is being offered free of charge to participants. The course is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a successful […]

Workforce development goals set to expand with strategic partnership between local schools, Madison County

Drake 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 Drake State’s free CDL classes. HCS will provide space for the […]

Strada Partners With Drake State as Part of HBCU Initiative to Benefit Students

Drake State Community and Technical College is thrilled to announce its partnership with the Strada Education Foundation’s Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Initiative to cultivate a new generation of leaders. Strada’s expansion of the initiative will provide scholarships, networking, and leadership development opportunities to over 500 students, including Drake State students, over the next […]

Drake State CSI Program connects students to advanced manufacturing companies

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Five advanced manufacturing companies have selected 14 Drake State students to participate in the CSI (Connecting Students with Industry) Advanced Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Program. Boeing, GE Appliances, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Toyota Alabama Inc., and LSINC interviewed students and selected this top group who will work for the companies while pursuing a two-year […]

Drake State, WGU Enter Partnership to Facilitate Continuing Education

Huntsville-based Drake State and Community Technical College has formally entered into a partnership with online, non-profit institution Western Governors University, to provide Drake State alumni and employees with affordable plans for four-year and graduate degree programs.  Dr. Kimberly Estep, WGU’s Southeast Regional Vice President, represented the online institution at a signing event held at Drake […]

Drake State, NASA Partner to Train Huntsville Teachers

Drake State Community and Technical College will be selecting 25 teachers from Madison County middle schools and high schools to participate in a training program to educate students about NASA and STEM opportunities.  “It’s a collaboration between NASA, Drake State, and local schools,” Drake State Student Success Specialist Tiffany Green told the Huntsville Business Journal.  […]

Drake State CSI Program Partners Students with Industry

As the demand for skilled technicians continues to grow, Drake State and local industry partners are teaming up for a win-win-win proposition. The Drake State CSI (Connecting Students with Industry) Advanced Industrial Maintenance (AIM) Program will match five companies with the right students as they pursue a two-year technical associate degree.  The CSI program combines […]