Alexandria Technical and Community College

08/06/2026

ATCC Professional Truck Driver Instructor Tom Weller and retired Diesel Mechanics Instructor Dave Steussy were among several volunteers who generously donated their time and expertise to help make this year's annual Friends of the Library Book Sale a success.

Join our team in supporting this meaningful community event and browse a huge selection of books for sale. All proceeds benefit the Douglas County Library.

The sale continues through 1:00 p.m. today at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria.

08/05/2026

Congratulations to our ATCC SkillsUSA members!

Fifteen ATCC SkillsUSA competitors traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete in the National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC), the nation's premier showcase of career and technical education.

The conference brought together more than 19,000 students, instructors, administrators, and industry partners from across the country. Throughout the week, students participated in competitions, explored career opportunities, attended professional development sessions, and built lasting connections with peers and industry leaders.

The top state champions competed in 115 skills and leadership contests, where ATCC students earned the following medals:

Gold
• Zackary Felger, Mora, MN - Motorcycle Service Technology

Silver
• Thomas Pietila, Menahga, MN and Isaiah Zink, Albany, MN - Mechatronics

Bronze
• Aidan Bauch, Clarissa, MN - Marine Service Technology
• Cindy Jensen, Comfrey, MN - Pin Design

In addition, 11 ATCC students earned Top 10 finishes and two participated in Leverage, SkillsUSA's leadership conference for state officer teams.

These accomplishments reflect the hard work, talent, and dedication of our students, along with the support of the faculty and advisors who help them succeed.

Congratulations to all of our SkillsUSA competitors—we're proud of everything you've accomplished!

Read more here: https://www.alextech.edu/atcc-news/2026/08/04/2026-skillsusa-national-results

08/04/2026

ATCC was proud to be represented at the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce networking event hosted by the Todd County Solid Waste Management/Resource Recovery Center earlier this month.

Jeff Wild, Vice President of Advancement & Outreach and Executive Foundation Director, and Kasey Golberg, Director of Admissions & Recruitment, joined local business and community leaders for an afternoon of networking, a presentation from Mike Eberle of Todd County Solid Waste, and a tour of the facility.

Thank you to the Long Prairie Area Chamber of Commerce for providing another great opportunity to connect with local businesses and community partners!

08/03/2026

📣PSA: Joint Active Threat Training Notice

The Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will be conducting Joint Active Threat Training at Alexandria Technical & Community College on Tuesday, August 4, and Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.

This training is a law enforcement exercise involving only personnel from the Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office. ATCC employees, students, and members of the public are not participating in the training.

Community members may notice an increased law enforcement presence, emergency response vehicles, and other training-related activity in these areas.

The South Parking Lot will be closed during the training.

Thank you!

🚔 Training Notice

The Alexandria Police Department and Douglas County Sheriff's Office will conduct joint active threat training at Alexandria Technical & Community College on Tuesday, August 4, and Thursday, August 6, from 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

During the training, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence and emergency vehicles in the area of the 700 Building and PTE outbuildings.

The South Parking Lot will be closed during training. Employees are encouraged to use alternate parking areas and avoid the training area whenever possible.

This is a planned training exercise. Advance notice is being provided to help avoid confusion.

Alexandria Technical and Community College

07/30/2026

We've added another Motorcycle Basic Rider Course!

Due to high demand, The EDGE Center of Innovation will now offer an additional Motorcycle Basic Rider Course on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August 30th.

Both morning and evening sessions are available, providing flexible options to fit your schedule. Secure your spot today or learn more by visiting the link below.
https://edge.alextech.edu/course/motorcycle-brc/

07/27/2026

Welcome to the team, Mia!

Mia Day from Tech High School has signed a Letter of Intent to play Women's Flag Football at ATCC this year!

A Safety/Receiver, Mia brings two years of Flag Football experience to our program, including a recent appearance in the MN State Flag Football Tournament on June 8th. We are excited to welcome her to ATCC and can’t wait to see what she’ll bring to the upcoming season.

It’s not too late to become an ATCC Legend! Visit legends.alextech.edu to learn more and join the team today.

07/24/2026

Did you know?

ATCC has a pollinator garden that’s not only a beautiful amenity for students and employees, but also benefits our local environment!

Pollinator gardens provide essential habitats for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators that sustain our ecosystems.

Pollinators help over 75% of flowering plants and about one-third of the world’s food crops reproduce.

By planting native flowers and creating pollinator-friendly spaces, we support these vital species while adding beauty to our campus.

If you’re on campus, take a stroll along the habitat! It begins near the north parking lot and stretches all the way to Nokomis Street.

As a friendly reminder, please help us protect this space by refraining from cutting, digging, or otherwise disturbing the plants.

Photo credit: Laca Evans, Instructor, Nursing Assistant

07/23/2026

Spring 2026 Dean's List 🎓

Congratulations to the students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List! These students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher while completing 12 or more credits during the Spring 2026 semester.

Way to go, Legends!

See the full list here: https://www.alextech.edu/atcc-news/2026/07/23/dean's-list-spring-2026

07/22/2026

Become an ATCC Skills Test Actor - Help Train Future Nursing Assistants!

Are you passionate about helping others succeed in healthcare? Join us at Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) as a Nurse Assistant Testing Actor and play a vital role during the skills portion of the Nursing Assistant/Nurse Aide certification exams.

As a Skills Test Actor, you’ll portray a long-term care resident during hands-on skills assessments. Training is provided and you’ll be compensated for your time during test-outs.

To qualify, you must:
✅ Be comfortable role-playing as a long-term care resident.
✅ Be of legal working age in Minnesota.
✅ Agree to the Actor Training Affidavit and Confidentiality/Nondisclosure Agreement.
✅ Understand that you cannot take the Minnesota Nurse Aide competency exam for six months after your last day working as an actor.

Please note:
❌ You cannot be enrolled in a Nurse Aide training program.
❌ You cannot be a Nurse Aide test candidate who has not yet completed testing.
✅ Registry-active Nurse Aides, family members of testing team members, and volunteers are welcome to apply.

Interested?
Follow the link to apply: https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f17884d87b71597c

Help future healthcare professionals while making a difference in your community!

07/21/2026

We're excited to welcome Brittany Mostue as an Assistant Coach for the ATCC Legends Volleyball program!

Originally from Barnesville, Minnesota, and an Alum of Minnesota State University Moorhead, Mostue has been involved in volleyball from a young age and brings five years of coaching experience from Infinity Volleyball Club in Fargo, ND. Through her involvement in the North Country Region High Performance program, she also served as both a Selection Camp Court Coach and a USAV Regional All-Star Team Coach.

"I'm excited to have Coach Brittany join the Legends volleyball team this fall,” said Head Coach Jason Smith. “I've spent some time on the sideline with her at High Performance and quickly found out that she is a great coach to have in your corner. She will bring a ton of knowledge and experience to the program, and a great personality to the gym environment."

Mostue shares that she is excited for the opportunity to begin this next chapter of her coaching career and looks forward to working alongside Head Coach Jason Smith while making a positive impact within the program and its student-athletes.

Please join us in welcoming Coach Mostue to the Legends family! We can't wait to see the experience, leadership, and enthusiasm she brings to the program this fall.

Alexandria College Legends Volleyball