Celebrating Community College Month: The Transformative Power of ÃÛÌÒTV Alabama Community College
By Jeff Lynn, President, ÃÛÌÒTV Alabama Community College**
Each April, we pause to recognize Community College Month, a national celebration highlighting the essential role that community colleges play in providing affordable, accessible, and high-quality education and training. ÃÛÌÒTV Alabama Community College (CACC) proudly joins this celebration, reflecting upon our unique mission and significant impact on the communities we serve.
At CACC, our mission extends far beyond the classroom. Community colleges are gateways—providing affordable pathways to higher education, career advancement, and economic mobility. They are also critical drivers of workforce development, economic prosperity, and community vitality. With campuses in Alexander City, Childersburg, Prattville, and Talladega, CACC remains deeply committed to serving students from diverse backgrounds and equipping them with the skills needed to succeed in today’s rapidly evolving job market.
CACC recently demonstrated a remarkable $97.5 million economic impact, supporting approximately 1,450 jobs within our region. These figures illustrate the college’s vital role in contributing to our region’s financial strength, stability, and sustained growth.
In recent years, we’ve seen exponential growth in student enrollment driven by initiatives like Dual Enrollment. This program enables high school students across our seven-county service area to earn college credit, accelerating their academic journeys while significantly reducing the financial burden of higher education. Alabama is a leader in dual enrollment investment, underscoring the visionary commitment of our legislators to student success and economic development. For this, we remain deeply appreciative.
Yet, our work doesn’t stop there. CACC continually seeks new ways to support our local industries and communities, from targeted workforce training to innovative partnerships that align our academic offerings with real-world career opportunities. Our successful Skills for Success programs exemplify this approach, connecting students directly with industry partners to fill critical workforce needs.
I sincerely thank our dedicated faculty, staff, students, community partners, and Alabama’s legislative leaders as we celebrate Community College Month. Your tireless support allows CACC to fulfill its promise: delivering education that truly transforms lives, careers, and communities.
ÃÛÌÒTV Alabama Community College is more committed than ever to our innovation and excellence. We will continue empowering students, strengthening our workforce, and building thriving communities for generations.
I invite everyone to join us in recognizing the incredible value and transformative power of community colleges—not just here at CACC but across the state and nation.