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Calhoun Community College creates scholarship for skilled labor programs

The scholarship comes in response to a skilled labor shortage.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — More than $225,000 in new scholarship money is available to Calhoun Community College students in skilled labor programs. Scholarship awards will range from $2,000 to $4,940 per student. 

Called the "Career Development Scholarship", the fund will provide for students "pursuing degrees and certificates in programs designed for direct entry into the workforce." According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are more job openings in skilled labor positions, than there are people trained to do them.

The Calhoun Community College Advisory Committee has identified the following divisions for new scholarships:

  • Business Administration Machine Tool Technology
  • Design Drafting Medical Laboratory Technician
  • Aerospace Technology Music Technology
  • Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Nursing
  • Automotive Technology Paramedic
  • Child Development Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Computer Information Systems Process Technology
  • Criminal Justice Robotics / Mechatronics
  • Dental Assisting Surgical Technology
  • Dental Hygiene Visual Communications
  • Electrical Technology Welding Technology
  • Industrial Maintenance

“As more skilled workers continue to retire, skilled jobs continue to become open and unfilled due to the lack of qualified individuals available to fill those roles. The goal of this new initiative is to not only help fill those industry gaps but to also invest in our students financially. We hope that through this scholarship, students will obtain the hands-on training necessary to jump-start their careers,” commented Nicole Yost, Calhoun Financial Aid Clerk.

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“This is good news for our students. These scholarships will help pay tuition and fees for students ready to enter the workforce through our Career and Technical Education programs. Just two weeks ago we announced plans to distribute $7.8 million dollars to students taking credit hour courses through the American Rescue Plan. We are providing great opportunities for students to receive money to get the education and training needed to be successful,” commented Dr. Jimmy Hodges, Calhoun Interim President. 

The deadline to apply for the Career Development Scholarship is August 10. for more information go to www.calhoun.edu/CareerDev.

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