Huntsville, Alabama’s Mayor Picks Up the Welding Torch
City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has been learning to weld. Though he’s not the first city employee to learn this skill, his decision to show up may say the […]
Powering Careers in Electrical Technology
Students in the Electrical Technology program at Drake State are doing far more than studying theory. They are building, troubleshooting, and solving real-world electrical challenges that mirror the demands of […]
Award Winning Welder Joins Drake State
When you’ve welded pipelines in the Texas heat, supported aerospace programs that reach for the stars, and worked on power plants that light up entire regions, what do you do […]
Regions Bank “Reality Check” Workshop Makes Lasting Impact at Drake State
Last fall, Regions Bank partnered with Drake State to host “Reality Check,” an interactive financial literacy workshop designed to help students build practical budgeting skills for real-world success. The workshop […]
Drake State Proud to Announce New Collaborative RN Launch Program with Huntsville Hospital
Following the success of the landmark LPN Launch Program collaboration between Drake State Community and Technical College and Huntsville Hospital, both institutions proudly announced the new RN Launch Program with […]
Drake State Community and Technical College Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Leidos Advanced Training Complex
Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Leidos Advanced Training Complex. The event featured remarks from Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims, Leidos […]
Drake State Receives Funding from Google to Support Student Success and Community Initiatives
Drake State Community and Technical College is proud to announce a generous investment from Google, further strengthening our mission to provide transformative educational opportunities. The Drake State Tech College Foundation […]
Building Beds, Building Community: Drake State’s Heartwarming Initiative with Sleep in Heavenly Peace
In December, the Drake State team of faculty and staff came together for a team-building professional development day unlike any other. Their mission: to support Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), […]
Drake State awarded $1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges grant by U.S. Department of Labor
Drake State Community and Technical College has been awarded a $1,514,520 grant as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants. Drake State […]
The Value of Industry & Community Insight
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
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
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 […]