Gadsden, Ala. – Six Gadsden State Community College nursing students have been hired by three area health care facilities through the Registered Nursing Apprenticeship Program. The students formally signed employment contracts during a signing ceremony Aug. 20 at the Beck Conference Center on Gadsden State’s Wallace Drive Campus.“These students have worked hard to prepare for careers in nursing, and we are proud to see their dedication rewarded with employment opportunities in our community,” said Dr. Joey
Gadsden, Ala. – Gadsden State Community College and Drake State Community and Technical College are partnering to offer Entrepreneurship Fundamentals, a six-week non-credit course designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners the practical skills and tools needed to start, manage and grow a successful business.The course begins Sept. 15 and will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Entrepreneurship Fundamentals combines foundational entrepreneurship concepts with hands-on
Businesses Need to Prepare Now The retirement of America's traditional copper telephone network is accelerating. Major carriers are now asking the FCC for permission to discontinue legacy telephone services across large portions of the country. Verizon has sought permission to discontinue copper service affecting millions of locations across 17 states, while AT&T is seeking authority not to restore legacy service in hundreds of areas where its network has suffered damage or vandalism. These aren't
Business Phone Contract Review: Cut Hidden Costs A business phone contract review is not paperwork for paperwork’s sake. It is the fastest way to find out whether your company is paying for lines nobody uses, features nobody understands, or terms that make a future change more expensive than it needs to be. For a small business, phone service can look like a fixed utility expense until the bill starts growing. A new location, a few remote employees, or an outdated office phone system can turn a simple
GADSDEN, AL - The Etowah Chamber hosted its first-ever Etowah Update: Healthcare Summit at Gadsden State Community College on August 20th, 2025 bringing together leaders in healthcare, higher education, and workforce development to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of local care. Chamber President & CEO Philip Hall opened the program by thanking sponsors and highlighting the Chamber’s role in convening leaders around critical issues. Gadsden State President Alan Smith welcomed
