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High school seniors and first-year community college students can apply for a $1,000 scholarship through Grow Southeast Alabama, a coalition of 11 counties working together to support the region’s economic development. The scholarship is for students staying in Southeast Alabama who plan to pursue vocational degrees or trade certifications. “Investing...
The United States is facing a shortage of aviation mechanics, the levels of which could become critical in the next decade. On Enterprise State Community College’s Ozark Campus, also known as the Alabama Aviation College, students are training in airframe, powerplant, and avionics maintenance.“It’s not unusual for a brand-new airframe technician...
The Ozark-Dale County Economic Development Corporation (ODEDC) recently celebrated 15 years of progress during its annual Evening of Appreciation dinner. This event brings together ODEDC investors, board members, elected officials, community leaders, public partners, and news media who all play an essential role in growing the county.Holle Smith, president of...
City and county officials began converging on Vivian B. Adams School at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 25, joining key leaders of local organizations, the Carroll High School Jazz Band, cheerleaders from four of Dale County’s five high schools, area queens, United Way committee members, and VBAS students and staff...
Carroll High School, part of Ozark City Schools (OCS), will soon have a mobile welding unit that contributes to its career and technical education (CTE) programs. The new unit is made possible by a $350,000 grant as part of U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s approved congressional spending for economic development and...
Workforce readiness has become a defining factor in regional competitiveness and corporate success. Economic development professionals and corporate executives are facing unprecedented challenges, whether it’s demographic shifts, evolving immigration policies, or the rapid pace of technological innovation, all of which are reshaping the very foundation of the American workforce.Earlier this...
Wallace Community College (WCC) is one of the leading post-secondary schools supporting Dale County. It offers diverse programming to support different industries and students. Companies looking for training and individuals ready to start their careers can find what they need at WCC.“We cover everything from two-day trainings up to an...
Governor Kay Ivey recently allocated $25.9 million to support economic development projects in 15 communities as part of the Growing Alabama program. Ozark-Dale County will receive funding for two projects to create shovel-ready sites near the airport and in the Ozark Industrial Park.“These investments are paving the way for high-quality...
