Drake State Community and Technical College President Dr. Patricia Sims traveled to Washington this week to make the case for continued federal investment in programs that support community college students. […]

Drake State Community and Technical College has earned accreditation from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills, a nationally recognized organization that sets industry standards for manufacturing education. The 2025 accreditation […]

HUNTSVILLE – Marking a significant step toward cultivating a tech industry that is more representative of the communities it serves, Drake State Community & Technical College is participating in the Amazon […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College is celebrating its highest enrollment growth in more than a decade. The college enrolled 1,417 students for this fall, a 19% increase […]

HUNTSVILLE – Honoring the life and legacy of a groundbreaking automotive executive and entrepreneur, Drake State Community and Technical College has created the Ellenae Fairhurst Endowed Scholarship. Fairhurst made history as […]

HUNTSVILLE – You can say, Drake State Community and Technical College has a “hunch” about its partnership with NASA. In fact, the school is strengthening its 15-year partnership with the […]

HUNTSVILLE — A Senior Sprint Career Fair in Huntsville highlighted the numerous opportunities for area graduating seniors who have not made firm post-graduation plans. Hosted Tuesday by the Huntsville/Madison County […]

HUNTSVILLE – Calling it a “transformative investment in workforce education,” officials cut the ribbon today on the Leidos Advanced Training Complex at Drake State Community and Technical College. The ceremony […]

HUNTSVILLE – As Drake State Community and Technical College provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience, it continues to set standards of excellence. The latest standard the school set […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a more than $1.5 million grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community […]

RESTON, Va. — Education is power and Leidos took a step today to provide Drake State Community & Technical College students with the tools to attain the power through education. […]

HUNTSVILLE — Drake State Community and Technical College distributed Wi-Fi hotspots to families at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. This initiative is part of the college’s ongoing efforts to […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community & Technical College has launched a survey aimed at assessing broadband accessibility and digital access in Madison, Marshall, and Jackson counties. According to the school, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. The program, the first of its kind in the region, is […]

HUNTSVILLE — During my time leading Drake State, one of my objectives has been to prioritize creative alliances with companies and other organizations to create programs that provide new pathways into […]

NORTH ALABAMA – Welcome to “On The Job”, a series that focuses on professions throughout North Alabama.   40-year-old Tasha Robinson is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at Huntsville Hospital. Robinson, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community & Technical College and Alabama A&M University are proud to announce their partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to host the HBCU SOAR Scholars […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a […]

HUNTSVILLE – For the fourth year, the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association 28-2 has teamed up with Drake State Community & Technical College’s Veteran & Military Affairs office to bring Christmas […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College and Yulista, a defense and aviation solutions provider, have collaborated to create a robust talent pipeline and foster mutual growth. This unique […]

HUNTSVILLE – Boeing, in addition to holding a groundbreaking ceremony in advance of an addition to its Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile seeker guidance system factory, announced recent investments in the […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville-Madison County Chamber is adding to its ASmartPlace.com workforce campaign in an effort to put job seekers interested in starting a career in four targeted fields on […]

HUNTSVILLE – Kajeet, a wireless connectivity and device management provider, is collaborating with Drake State Community and Technical College to address historical disparities in computer and broadband access. Using funding […]

HUNTSVILLE — Drake State Community and Technical College will build an advanced manufacturing center on its Meridian Street campus, the school announced Wednesday. The 50,000 square-foot building will support the […]