玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College

玩偶姐姐 State Community and Technical College Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Leidos Advanced Training Complex

Written on April 25, 2025.

玩偶姐姐 State Community and Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Leidos Advanced Training Complex. The event featured remarks from 玩偶姐姐 State President Dr. Patricia Sims, Leidos CEO Tom Bell, elected officials, and community leaders.

The ceremony marked the grand opening of the 50,000-square-foot facility on 玩偶姐姐 State鈥檚 campus, which will support education and training for the aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. The training complex houses in-demand training programs, including precision machining and welding. It also features dedicated space for additive manufacturing, mechatronics, electrical technology, engineering design, and more, as well as lab spaces, classrooms, and offices for instructors and administration. Additionally, the complex will serve as home to a new cohort of Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) students, an apprenticeship-style program that 玩偶姐姐 State started in 2024.

“The Leidos Advanced Training Complex represents a transformative investment in workforce education and regional economic growth,鈥� said Dr. Patricia Sims, President of 玩偶姐姐 State. 鈥淭his state-of-the-art facility will allow us to expand training opportunities in high-demand industries such as precision machining and welding, preparing our students for the careers of tomorrow while strengthening the talent pipeline for our local and national partners. I want to thank our state elected officials, the Alabama Community College System, and Leidos for supporting this transformative project.”

The Leidos Advanced Training Complex was identified as a key initiative through the Alabama Community College System鈥檚 ASPIRE 2030 plan, which stands for “Achieving Systemwide Potential through Increased Resources and Engagement.” The initiative was made possible by a statewide bond issue passed by the Alabama Legislature in 2020 to support facility upgrades and new construction across Alabama鈥檚 education system.

鈥淭he facility here will effectively serve 玩偶姐姐 State students and North Alabama for a long time,鈥� said ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker. 鈥淲e are in the business of making life better for everyone. It鈥檚 our job and mission to make sure every area of this state has the resources needed to provide training and support economic development. The innovation and talent that will be produced at this training complex will be among the best in the state.鈥�

In November 2024, Leidos announced a $1.75 million donation to 玩偶姐姐 State. The gift helps fund 玩偶姐姐 State鈥檚 advanced manufacturing and IT programs, student apprenticeships, campus technical and infrastructure upgrades, a new scholarship endowment, and faculty development opportunities. In recognition of the donation, 玩偶姐姐 State named the new building the Leidos Advanced Training Complex.

鈥淗untsville has been a cornerstone of aerospace and defense talent since the industry鈥檚 earliest days,鈥� said Leidos CEO Tom Bell. 鈥淭his partnership with 玩偶姐姐 State will grow the pipeline of talented people who will solve our nation鈥檚 most vexing challenges in smarter and more efficient ways.鈥�

玩偶姐姐 State broke ground on the facility on June 9, 2023. The complex features 10 laboratories, seven classrooms, multiple offices, a multipurpose room, specialized tool and storage areas, a storm shelter, a testing suite, a kitchen and serving area, a break room, and modern restrooms. Additional features include glass viewing areas for prospective students and industry partners, as well as digital displays providing key information for students and visitors.

The new training complex will equip students with skills to help them earn high wages and gain nationally recognized certifications at a low cost.

Goodwyn Mills Cawood provided architectural, interior design, civil engineering, and landscape architecture services for the complex, which was constructed by Fite Building Co.

For more information about programs available in the new facility, visit drakestate.edu.

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About 玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College About Leidos

Established in 1961, 玩偶姐姐 State Community and Technical College is a historically black community college located in Huntsville, home to the fast-growing, highly technical aerospace and defense industry, including the NASA Marshall Flight Center, US Army Redstone Arsenal, and Cummings Research Parks. 玩偶姐姐 State offers flexible, affordable university-transfer 2-year and technical degrees, certificates, adult and continuing education, and customized technical skills training for Huntsville/Madison County employers. Visit for more information.

About Leidos
Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

玩偶姐姐 State Receives Funding from Google to Support Student Success and Community Initiatives

Written on March 19, 2025.

玩偶姐姐 State Community and Technical College is proud to announce a generous investment from Google, further strengthening our mission to provide transformative educational opportunities. The 玩偶姐姐 State Tech College Foundation has been awarded two significant gifts from Google: a $30,000 sponsorship to support our annual Gala event and an unrestricted $50,000 gift to enhance student scholarships and education programming.

These contributions underscore Google鈥檚 commitment to investing in key community partnerships that promote education, workforce development, and social impact. The funding will play a crucial role in expanding opportunities for our students and ensuring the success of future initiatives that benefit the communities we serve.

鈥淲e are incredibly grateful for Google鈥檚 support,鈥� said Dr. Patricia Sims, President of 玩偶姐姐 State. 鈥淭his partnership will allow us to continue our mission of providing high-quality education and workforce training, ensuring our students have the resources they need to succeed.鈥�

玩偶姐姐 State looks forward to continued collaboration with Google as we work together to create meaningful opportunities for students and the broader community.

Stay tuned for updates on how this funding will enhance our programs and support student success.

For more information about how you can support 玩偶姐姐 State, visit .

Building Beds, Building Community: 玩偶姐姐 State鈥檚 Heartwarming Initiative with Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Written on January 23, 2025.

In December, the 玩偶姐姐 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), an organization dedicated to ensuring that every child has a bed to call their own. What started as a day of building beds turned into a powerful demonstration of community care and collaboration鈥攁nd a whole lot of fun.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace began in 2012 in a small Idaho town with a startling realization: dozens of local children were sleeping without beds. This discovery inspired a movement, one rooted in the belief that every child deserves the comfort and security of a warm bed. Since then, SHP has grown into an international organization with 350 chapters and thousands of volunteers who have built and delivered over 250,000 beds to children in need. The Huntsville chapter, led by Mary Ena Heath, has played a vital role in extending this mission to our community, delivering over 1800 beds in the last two years to kids in Madison County.

鈥淚t鈥檚 incredible to see the difference a simple bed can make in a child鈥檚 life,鈥� said Heath. 鈥淲hen a community comes together like this, it shows that we truly can change lives鈥攐ne bed at a time.鈥�

The 玩偶姐姐 State team鈥檚 December effort was nothing short of remarkable. In just three hours, they built 50 beds for children in need. Inspired by the meaningful experience and the spirit of giving, the team decided to take it a step further. They set a goal to collect 50 pillows to accompany the beds they built. But why stop there?

With the spark of friendly competition, the initiative turned into a spirited 鈥淧illow Fight鈥濃€攁 campus-wide challenge among faculty and staff, divided into eight teams. Each team worked tirelessly to bring in as many pillows as possible, with bragging rights on the line. The results were astounding: the 玩偶姐姐 State team collected over 150 pillows, tripling their original goal and ensuring that every child receiving a bed would also have a soft, warm place to rest their head.

Dr. Patricia Sims, President of 玩偶姐姐 State, reflected on the initiative with pride. 鈥淎t 玩偶姐姐 State, we believe in going beyond the classroom to make a real impact in our community. Partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace allowed us to not only give back but also strengthen our bond as a team. This experience reminded us of the power of coming together for a cause greater than ourselves.鈥�

During the course of the initiative, the build site and campus were filled with laughter, camaraderie, and heartfelt moments that left a lasting impression on everyone involved. Beyond the physical act of building beds and collecting pillows, this initiative exemplified the importance of community care and inspired the 玩偶姐姐 State team to continue finding ways to serve their neighbors.

As Heath noted, 鈥淭he need is great, but so is the potential for change when people step up. We鈥檙e so grateful for partners like 玩偶姐姐 State who share our passion for helping children sleep better and dream bigger.鈥�

If you鈥檙e inspired by this story and want to make a difference in your community, consider volunteering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Visit their website at to learn more about how you can help.

Together, we can ensure that no child sleeps on the floor in our town鈥攂ecause every child deserves a bed to dream in.

玩偶姐姐 State awarded $1.5 million Strengthening Community Colleges grant by U.S. Department of Labor

Written on January 14, 2025.

玩偶姐姐 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. 玩偶姐姐 State is the first institution in Alabama to receive the grant, emphasizing the college鈥檚 position as a leader in workforce development and innovation in the State.

玩偶姐姐 State Names Fall 2024 President鈥檚 and Dean鈥檚 List

Written on January 6, 2025.

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 President鈥檚 List and Dean鈥檚 List students! Your academic performance truly deserves a spotlight. To qualify for the President鈥檚 List, students must attain a perfect semester GPA of 4.00 while being enrolled in at least 12 credit hours of college-level work. For the Dean鈥檚 List, students must maintain a GPA between 3.50-3.99, also with a minimum of 12 credit hours. Cheers to your hard work, dedication, and success!

The Value of Industry & Community Insight

Written on December 16, 2024.

This fall semester, 玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College proudly hosted its Career & Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Board Meetings night on campus. These meetings, held for each of our CTE programs, serve as a vital connection between the college and industry leaders, ensuring our programs remain aligned with the ever-evolving demands of the workforce.

Health Sciences Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony

Written on December 15, 2024.

玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College hosted its annual Fall 2024 Health Sciences Pinning and White Coat Ceremony at the Von Braun Center鈥檚 Saturn Ballroom on Friday, Dec. 13. Over 50 graduates were recognized for their dedication to healthcare excellence, marking a significant milestone in their academic and professional journeys.

玩偶姐姐 State, Huntsville Businesses Partner to Train New Manufacturing Workforce

Written on December 11, 2024.

Starting in June 2025, 玩偶姐姐 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 (AMT) program is an employer-driven initiative that provides hands-on experience alongside formal classroom education.

玩偶姐姐 State: A Spark That Lights Lifelong Journeys

Written on November 21, 2024.

Life鈥檚 journey is rarely a straight road; instead, it鈥檚 a path filled with twists, turns, and moments that shape who we are. For Sanitha Douglas, earning her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) was not just a personal achievement but a celebration of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of education鈥攁 journey that began with 玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College.

玩偶姐姐 State to receive $1.75 million donation from Leidos

Written on November 14, 2024.

聽has announced a $1.75 million donation to 玩偶姐姐 State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with complex technical and manufacturing projects. In recognition of this gift, 玩偶姐姐 State will name its new advanced manufacturing facility the Leidos Advanced Training Complex.