CCCA Precision Machining Technology

I’ve always promised my competitors a steak dinner if they win a medal at nationals. I was fortunate enough to make good on that promise today.

Our 2026-2027 State Officers and Leadership Team.

🏆 During our Back to School Meeting, we were proud to present the first-ever Calhoun County Career & Technical Education Program of the Year Award!

Congratulations to our Precision Machining Program, led by Instructor Jonathon Williams, on an awesome year!!

⭐ Program Highlights:
🔹 7 students enrolled in the GSCC COMET Program
🔹 2 time SkillsUSA State Officer
🔹 SkillsUSA Advisor of the Year
🔹 10 SkillsUSA State Qualifiers
🔹 6 SkillsUSA State Medalists
🔹 1 SkillsUSA State Champion
🔹 1 SkillsUSA National Champion 🥇🇺🇸

In recognition of these outstanding accomplishments, Mr. Williams was presented with a Certificate of Excellence and a DEWALT Angle Grinder, generously sponsored by Jacksonville Home Center.

Congratulations to Mr. Williams and all of the Precision Machining students on setting the standard for excellence in Career & Technical Education! 👏

Calhoun County Schools
Jacksonville Home Center
CCCA Precision Machining Technology

🎉 Gadsden State was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support students pursuing careers in CNC machining, engineering and advanced manufacturing.

The funding will provide scholarships, machining toolkits, hands-on training opportunities and support for industry competitions, helping students gain the skills needed for high-demand careers across Alabama.

Learn more about how this investment is creating opportunities for our students: ⬇️
https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/about-us/latest-news.cms/2026/882/gadsden-state-awarded--50-000-gene-haas-foundation-grant-to-support-cnc-and-engineering-students

Calhoun County student wins gold at Skills USA nationals A Calhoun County Career Academy student won gold at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference last week, June 1-5, in Atlanta, crediting his teacher for pushing him past his fear of public recognition.

Congratulations Carly and Madison on your selection for employment with the Anniston Army Depot! We are extremely proud of you and proud of this great accomplishment!

Calhoun County student wins gold at Skills USA nationals

Calhoun County student wins gold at Skills USA nationals A Calhoun County Career Academy student won gold at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference last week, June 1-5, in Atlanta, crediting his teacher for pushing him past his fear of public recognition.