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“The LPN Launch program is unique because it gives opportunities that many other colleges and organizations do not offer. It has been life changing for me.”

Kerreca Myhand , Licensed Practical Nursing Student

“I wanted to be an example for my son. I wanted him to know that it doesn’t matter how long it takes you to finish attaining your degree. It only took me two years to get my associate’s and three certifications in the IT field thanks to Drake State!”

Tirek Nettles, Computer Information Systems Alumnus

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Kory Rafferty, Welding Instructor

My son took advantage of the workforce grant that allowed him to take classes for free while still in high school. At 18 years old, Josh graduated high school with an associate degree in Engineering Design.

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Drake State Names Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s List

January 6, 2025
Congratulations to our Fall 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List students! Your academic performance truly deserves a spotlight. To qualify for the President’s List, students must attain a perfect semester […]

The Value of Industry & Community Insight

December 16, 2024
This fall semester, Drake State Community & Technical College proudly hosted its Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board Meetings night on campus. These meetings, held for each of our […]

Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

December 15, 2024
Drake State Community & Technical College hosted its annual Fall 2024 Health Sciences Pinning and White Coat Ceremony at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom on Friday, Dec. 13. Over […]

Drake State, Huntsville Businesses Partner to Train New Manufacturing Workforce

December 11, 2024
Starting in June 2025, Drake State Community & Technical College will offer a new program directly addressing the urgent need for highly skilled manufacturing technicians. The two-year, Advanced Manufacturing Technician […]

Drake State: A Spark That Lights Lifelong Journeys

November 21, 2024
Life’s journey is rarely a straight road; instead, it’s a path filled with twists, turns, and moments that shape who we are. For Sanitha Douglas, earning her Doctorate of Nursing […]

Drake State to receive $1.75 million donation from Leidos

November 14, 2024
Leidos has announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with […]

Drake State Joins NJCAA and ACCC

November 7, 2024
Drake State Community and Technical College has been accepted into the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC), marking the start of its athletic […]

Drake State Faculty Accepted into ACCS CTE Externship Program

October 7, 2024
Drake State Community & Technical College is proud to announce that five of our esteemed faculty members—Bertha Little, Brittany Doran, Joseph Bevel, Larry Snell and Kory Rafferty—have been selected to […]

Drake State Names 2024 Summer President’s and Dean’s List

October 2, 2024
🎉 Congratulations to our Summer 2024 President’s List and Dean’s List students! Your academic performance truly deserves a spotlight. To qualify for the President’s List, students must attain a perfect […]

Drake State Launches Pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician Course

September 9, 2024
Drake State Community and Technical College is launching a pilot Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This program, the first of its kind in the region, is offered […]