Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College recognized 12 students and three local employers as they signed employment contracts as a part of the Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program. The signing event took place Tuesday at the Beck Field House on the Wallace Drive Campus. “This program is a win-win for our students and for the employers participating in this program,” said Dr. Joey Battles, interim dean of Health Sciences. “Through the program, our nursing students are able to learn more about
LYONS HR WINS CLEARLYRATED’S 2023 BEST OF HR SERVICES AWARD FOR SERVICE EXCELLENCE Award winning firms have a Net Promoter®? Score that is twice as high as the industry average. Gadsden, AL – February 7, 2023 – Lyons HR, a leading HR services firm, announced today that they have won the Best of HR Services Award for providing superior service to their clients. Presented in partnership with Indeed, ClearlyRated's Best of HR Services® Award winners have proven to be industry leaders in service quality
Gadsden, Ala. — The Gadsden State Fine Arts Department is holding auditions for three of its performance groups. Full- and half-scholarships will be awarded for members of the Show Band, A Cappella Choir and Theatre Program upon successful auditions. To be considered, those auditioning must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Alabama. Students do not have to be music or theatre majors to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarships begin for the fall semester. The Gadsden State Show Band auditions
Alabama Power recently received the Joanne Hightower Community Impact Award from the Chamber of Gadsden and Etowah County. “This award is really special to our company,” Alabama Power Eastern Division Vice President Terry Smiley said at the chamber’s annual meeting in late January. “I’m proud to accept it on behalf of our President and CEO, Mr. Jeff Peoples, and the entire Alabama Power family. “Joanne Hightower shared the same mission as we do. She was dedicated to being of service to this community,” he
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2023 Administrative exemptions under FLSA update Gadsden, Ala. – A recent ruling from the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals provides additional guidance to employers in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico in determining whether administrative employees may be classified as exempt. Employers across the country may also benefit from the
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College has been awarded a grant from Truth Initiative, a national public health organization dedicated to achieving a culture where all young people reject smoking, vaping and nicotine. Gadsden State is one of six higher-learning institutions in the country to receive the Truth Initiative award. The grant will be used to promote Forever Free, an initiative that encourages smoking and vaping cessation among students and employees through December. “Vaping has
Gadsden, Ala. — The Cardinal Foundation will award $28,500 in scholarships to qualified Gadsden State Community College students for the 2023-24 academic year. Scholarships may be applied toward tuition, fees and books. “The Cardinal Foundation’s mission is to support Gadsden State and provide opportunities for students,” said John Roberson, director of Advancement and Alumni Relations. “Over the past decade, almost $350,000 in scholarships have been awarded by the Cardinal Foundation thanks the
Gadsden State offering classes in stained glass art Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College’s Continuing Education Program is offering “Beginner’s Introduction to Stained Glass Art” at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 and 1 p.m. Feb. 4 Classes will be held at the Glass Room Studio, 401 Duncan St., Gadsden. Students will be introduced to the art of stained glass by the instructor through hands-on instruction. Using the Tiffany Foil Method, workshop participants will complete and design a heart shaped
Gadsden, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention is joining local and state leaders on Feb. 28 to present a check in the amount of $1,521,900 to local grantee organizations in Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District. The Skills Training Division at Gadsden State Community College is one of the areas 21 grants recipients. “The Department looks forward each year to participating in our annual district check presentations,” said Sallye Longshore, director of the Alabama
Gadsden, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College is hosting events during the month of February in recognition of Black History Month. The celebration will begin on Feb. 1 with a Lunch and Learn, a special on-campus meal and a presentation by Leavie D. King III, a speaker, trainer and coach from Mobile. King is founder and CEO of COACHEDUP, established in 2003 as an avenue to fulfill his passion as an entrepreneur, speaker and coach enabling others to achieve professional and personal
Gadsden, Ala. -- The Fall Semester 2022 President’s List at Gadsden State Community College was released by President Kathy Murphy. Full-time students who earn a semester grade point average of 4.0 (with all A’s) and complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of college-level work are named to the President’s List. They are: Albertville – William Morton, Maria Padron, Jennifer Rhodes, Jesus Torres, Alberto ZaragozaAlexandria – Kathryn SnowAltoona – Cara Bates, Brady Jenkins, William Jenkins, Kailee
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