Calhoun Community College Workforce Solutions

Our Spring Cookie Decorating Courses are finally here!
Taught by Oh Darling Sugar Cookie Co.., you’ll learn to create your own beautiful, decadent cookies—and take home the skills to make even more!

These workshops are beginner-friendly and perfect for all experience levels, so invite your friends and family for a fun, hands-on (and delicious!) experience.

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Our Fire Pit Welding Workshop is officially open for registration!
Create your own custom fire pit while learning the fundamentals of welding in a hands-on, instructor-led environment. Whether you join us solo or bring a friend, this is a unique opportunity to build skills and take home something you’re proud of.
Seats are limited and filling quickly—register soon to secure your spot!

Registration Link:
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Our Workforce Solutions Project Managers, Diane Bridgewater and Jillian Christensen, had a Warhawk great time connecting at this morning’s Counselor’s Breakfast!

Every handshake, every conversation, and every collaboration brings us one step closer to creating more career opportunities and transforming student lives — and that’s always a top priority for us.

Big congratulations to our Skid Steer and Excavator Construction Academy students! You’ve completed an incredible program—your effort, skill, and commitment to growth are inspiring!

Learn the fundamentals of Latin dance styles! This lively workshop introduces you to popular dances such as salsa, bachata, merengue, and cha-cha, focusing on rhythm, basic steps, and partner work. No prior dance experience is required—just bring comfortable shoes, energy, and a willingness to move. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to enjoy Latin dance at weddings, social gatherings, or even local dance nights!

Course Details
Class Dates: Oct 29th, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 19th
Class Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Location: New Advanced Technology Center, Building 1
6250 US Highway 31 North Tanner, AL 35671
$90 for all 4 classes

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Bring your friends and family to learn to decorate decadent cookies from Oh Darling Sugar Cookie Co.! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the basics of icing consistency, outlining, flooding, and adding beautiful finishing details to your cookies. You’ll practice essential piping techniques, experiment with seasonal and themed designs, and leave with decorated cookies to share (if you don’t eat them first!)

Course Details
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Class time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: New Advanced Technology Center, Building 1
6250 US Highway 31 North Tanner, AL 35671
$45 per person
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Get Connected!
Become more familiar with your own devices — or help someone else by registering them for this course!
This class is designed with our Silver Citizens in mind but is open to everyone who wants to learn the basics of their own computers and smart devices. Taught by Decatur's very own FavGeek!

Course Details:
Class Dates: Oct 29th, Nov 5th, Nov 12th, Nov 19th
Class Schedule: Wednesday evenings, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: 6250 US Highway 31 North Tanner, AL 35671
$35 for all 4 classes
If you prefer to register by phone, please call 256-306-2938.

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Meet Your Calhoun Workforce Solutions Team!
(Left to right): Michelle Gwin – Administrative Assistant | Nivea King – Community Engagement Facilitator | Jamie Glover – Interim Director | Kathy Waddell – Assistant | Diane Bridgewater – Project Manager | Jillian Christensen – Project Manager

Congratulations to our September-October 2025 Pre-Apprentice Line workers!
These graduates completed the Line worker Program, earning their Certificate in Line working, CDL License, and— for many — a Fiber Optics Certification as well!

Well done!

Meet your Decatur Workforce Solutions Team!
(Left to right): Kathy Waddell – Administrative Assistant, Jamie Glover – Interim Director, Jillian Christensen – Project Manager, and Nivea King – Community Engagement Facilitator.