higher education reimagined
How Local Institutions Are Evolving to Meet Workforce Demands
Higher education institutions are more than academic centers— they are powerful catalysts for economic development, community engagement and workforce readiness. From four-year universities to community colleges, these institutions are united in their mission: to educate, empower and elevate the next generation.
Career-Driven Curriculum and Real-World Skills
A consistent theme across local institutions is an emphasis on programs that reflect real-world demands. From healthcare to AI, today’ s degree paths are designed to deliver immediate value.
“ Trenholm State offers a diverse array of programs designed to meet the demands of today’ s workforce,” said Dr. Kemba Chambers, President of Trenholm State Community College. With 15 healthcare programs, the FAME apprenticeship in manufacturing and new tracks in cybersecurity and data analytics, Trenholm State aligns training directly with industry needs.
“ In essence, Trenholm State’ s bold approach combines career-driven education, real-world partnerships and a deep commitment to community transformation thus creating a learning environment that meets today’ s needs and anticipates tomorrow’ s challenges.”- Dr. Chambers
Similarly, Auburn University at Montgomery( AUM) has introduced forward-looking programs to close talent gaps in critical sectors.“ In considering the state’ s critical shortage of K-12 STEM educators, we launched the AUMTeach program which allows students pursuing undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry, math or computer science to earn a minor in education while also completing teacher certification,” said Dr. Carl A. Stockton, Chancellor of AUM.
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