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Lawson State Community College-Office of Community Development drives initiatives that educate and train individuals to meet the needs of current and future business and industry in order to maintain a sustainable competitive economic environment.

09/17/2026

🔥 Fuel your future. Natural gas careers start here.

Lawson State Community College - Office of Workforce Development is now registering students for our Natural Gas Utility Course.

This 8-week, hands-on training program prepares you for high-demand careers in the natural gas industry.

What you'll gain:
✅ Trenching equipment operation
✅ Skid steer & excavator operation
✅ CDL Class A licensure preparation
✅ Pipe installation & repair fundamentals
✅ OSHA 10 safety certification
✅ CPR certification

Program starts: September 28, 2026 – November 6, 2026

Registration window: September 11 – September 25

Cost: $3,400 (financial assistance available for qualifying applicants)

Location: Lawson State Community College – Bessemer Campus
100 9th Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL 35022

📞 Contact Delwin Hill, MPA to register:
Phone: 205-929-2106
Email: [email protected]

📄 See attached flyer for full details.

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09/16/2026

Gov. Kay Ivey approved the state’s first Workforce Pell Grant program on Monday: the Lineworker Training Program at Lawson State Community College in Birmingham.

09/09/2026

🚨 WANTED! | MECHATRONICS & ROBOTICS TECHNICIANS 🤖⚙️

Lawson State Community College is proud to host a Hiring Event with Cushman & Wakefield for talented individuals interested in opportunities as Mechatronics & Robotics Technicians!

📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Lawson State Community College – Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Avenue, SW | Bessemer, AL 35022

This is a great opportunity to connect directly with Cushman & Wakefield, learn more about available career opportunities, and take the next step toward a career in the growing field of mechatronics and robotics.

👉 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

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06/30/2026

⚡️ POWER UP YOUR CAREER AS A LINEWORKER! ⚡️

Think you or someone you know has what it takes to be a Lineworker? Here's your chance to climb to new heights!

We are looking for dedicated individuals for the Lawson State Community College Lineworker Training Program, in partnership with Alabama Power—a fast-track, 10-week intensive course that will get you job-ready in the utility industry. This is more than a job; it's a career that keeps communities connected and the lights on! 🔦

Why Apply?
✅ High Demand: The need for skilled lineworkers is rising, and graduates often have job offers waiting before they even complete the program.
✅ Hands-On Training: Learn pole climbing, power line installation, ladder safety, and more using the same equipment you'll use on the job.
✅ Earn While You Learn: Prepares you to sit for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL), CPR, and OSHA 10 certifications. Median wages in this field can reach over $95k a year!
✅ Exceptional Placement: Graduates enjoy a 90%+ placement rate with utility partners across the state.

What We're Looking For:
🚨 Minimum 18 years old
🚨 High School Diploma or GED
🚨 Valid Driver's License (for at least 1 year)
🚨 Ability to climb and work suspended up to 200 feet in the air
🚨 Must be able to obtain a Class A CDL
🚨 Ability to lift 50+ pounds
🚨 Physical fitness is a must! (OSHA weight restrictions apply)

This competitive program fills up quickly, so don't wait!

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For more information, contact:
📞 Tanisha Rankins at 205.929.3501
✉️ [email protected]

06/02/2026

Do you or someone you know want to become a line worker?

Lawson State Community College in partnership with Alabama Power is now recruiting for our January 2027 Line Worker Training Program cohort.

✅ High-demand career
✅ Hands-on training
✅ Pathway to great wages and benefits

Screening Day registration is open June 1 – September 4.

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to sign up for more information.
Link: https://forms.office.com/r/whCAavE4Ty?origin=lprLink

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Lawson State Community College - Office of Workforce Development pauses to remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor their courage, their service, and their legacy.

As we develop our workforce and build brighter futures, we do so standing on the foundation of their sacrifice.

05/14/2026

Check out our Student Spotlight!

In January 2026, at 79 years old, Myra Tyler walked back into a classroom for the first time in over 60 years.

Myra completed the 10th grade and left school. At her mother's advice, she enrolled in beauty school at 16—and completed it. A year later, she married and worked as a hairdresser for a decade. Then she opened her own salon and taught herself how to run a business. She owned it for 38 years.

But she never forgot what she left behind.

One year ago, after the death of her husband, Myra made a decision: It's time.

She returned to school to earn her GED. And something unexpected happened. English—a subject she never liked in grade school—became her passion. She credits her instructor, Mrs. Fowler, for making learning a joy.

Myra's advice to young people?

"Stay in school and get your education. If you don't, you will regret it later. And don't be afraid to get a trade. It's a less expensive price for education, with a good return on your investment."

Myra, you are an inspiration to us all at Lawson State Community College. We are so proud to be part of your journey. 💙💛

03/20/2026

Celebrating 10 New Line Workers Ready to Power Our Future ⚡🎓

On March 17, 2026, we had the privilege of celebrating ten dedicated individuals who completed their Alabama Power Line Worker Training at Lawson State Community College. The ceremony was held in the Ethel Hall auditorium on our Bessemer Campus, and it was a true testament to the power of hard work, commitment, and community.

These graduates have earned an impressive array of credentials that have prepared them for success in the field:

✅ OSHA 10 Certification
✅ CPR Certification
✅ Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
✅ Fiber Optics Certificate
✅ 300+ hours of hands-on Line Worker Training

We were honored to host such a meaningful celebration. Erika McCalpine, Associate Dean of Workforce Development & Career Technical Education, served as mistress of ceremonies with her signature warmth and professionalism. Dr. Bruce Crawford, Vice President of Instructional Services, welcomed our guests and set the tone for the afternoon. Rachel Waterhouse of Alabama Power provided a comprehensive program overview, highlighting the significance of workforce development partnerships in preparing students for high-demand careers.

Certificates of completion were presented by Tanisha Rankins, Workforce Development Outreach Specialist, alongside Dr. Crawford. Graduate Dylan Willmore delivered a humorous and heartfelt tribute to their instructor, Gerald Jones, sharing favorite moments and memories that captured the camaraderie and growth this cohort experienced together. Grant Cockrell, Dean of Workforce Development and Career Technical Education, offered inspiring closing remarks that sent our graduates off with encouragement and pride.

A special thank you to the family members, friends, and community partners who filled the auditorium to show their support—including Dr. Ellison, a board member of the Lawson State Foundation. Your presence meant the world to these graduates and reinforced the village it takes to prepare them for the workforce.

📢 Interested in the 2027 Line Worker Training class?
For more information, contact Delwin Hill at (205) 837-4330 or [email protected].

To our ten graduates: You stepped up, put in the work, and now you are stepping into careers that keep our communities powered and connected. We are incredibly proud of you. ⚡💙

03/04/2026

Sharing Stories and Spreading Smiles at Brighton Elementary! 📚❤️

We had the absolute best time kicking off Read Across America Week with the amazing students at Brighton School!

Our very own Tanisha Rankins (Workforce Development Outreach Specialist) and Delwin Hill (Workforce Development Specialist) from the Lawson State Community College Office of Workforce Development stopped by to read to the kids—and let me tell you, the excitement was contagious! The students were so engaged, asking questions, laughing at the stories, and truly soaking in every moment.

At its heart, Read Across America is about more than just reading words on a page. It’s about opening doors to imagination and building the foundation for a lifetime of learning. Since 1998, this program has been motivating kids across the country to pick up a book and fall in love with reading—and we were so proud to be a part of that mission here in our own community.

We hope our visit encouraged these bright young minds to keep reading, keep dreaming, and keep learning. Shout out to the staff at Brighton Elementary for having us—we can’t wait to come back!

02/27/2026

⚡️ From the classroom to the pole! ⚡️

This week in our Line Worker training program, our students got hands-on with one of the most critical skills in the trade: installing switches.

Watching these future journeymen tackle the task with confidence and precision has been incredible. It’s not just about connecting wires; it’s about building the reliability that keeps our communities powered up.

Great work this week, class. Keep climbing! 👷🏽‍♂️👷🏼‍♀️

Address

1100 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL
35022

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12059293527

Website

https://www.lawsonstate.edu/learn_at_lawson/workforce_development/default.aspx

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