Drake State Stories & News

Drake State today announced a five-year partnership with Aquiline Drones (AD) to offer online, instructor-guided drone pilot training, making it the only technical college in Alabama to offer a drone program.

34 middle and high school bootcamp students walked away with new technical skills that could lead to science and engineering careers, after attending the free STEM bootcamps.

The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) has announced the availability of 30 scholarships for Alabama residents.

Drake State Community and Technical College will provide free financial aid help to high school seniors, prospective college students, and current college students.

Students at Drake State Community & Technical College will have access to new scholarship dollars over the next year thanks to an anonymous $200,000 donation.

Drake State created three bootcamps to level the playing field and help minority and female youth take their first steps in future STEM occupations

Drake State President Dr. Patricia Simshas been appointed to the Alabama Partnership for Children (APC) Board of Directors.