The 2020 spring semester was no ordinary year for Calhoun Community College Nursing student Elizabeth Ovalle. Ovalle enrolled in Calhoun immediately after high school during the fall of 2017. A Presidential Honors Student and a potential candidate for Calhoun’s Nursing School, she began taking general education courses to jump-start her educational journey. The Athens, AL native remembers growing up as a child and always wanting to pursue a career that directly assisted people. “Even at a very young age, I was always interested in working with mothers and their babies and found that type of work fulfilling,” commented Elizabeth Ovalle,…

The Calhoun Community College Career Services team is highlighting its Career Preparedness Week with an Essential Workers Job Fair. The event will be held on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the Kelley Gymnasium on Calhoun’s Decatur Campus, 6250 US Hwy 31 N, Tanner, AL. According to Kelli Morris, Calhoun Director of Career Services, the event is free and open to Calhoun students, graduates, and alumni, as well as members of the community. “As we prepare job seekers with various tips and tricks on how to become a more qualified candidate, we thought this was…

Calhoun Community College has been recognized as one of the best colleges in the state of Alabama by Intelligent.com. The recognition comes from the college’s proven ability to provide graduates with career opportunities that have an increased earning potential through its various educational programs. “To receive a status of this magnitude is confirmation that our programs and training is truly transforming lives for the students who walk through our doors,” commented Dr. Joe Burke, Calhoun Interim President. “To be placed in a category with colleges such as The University of Alabama, Auburn University, Tuskegee University and Troy University is proof…

The Calhoun Community College Fine Arts department is set to display one of its most anticipated annual exhibits – The Student Art Show Competition. The show will be held at the Alabama Center for the Arts, Visual Arts Gallery, in downtown Decatur, 133 2nd Ave NE, from April 2 – April 13, 2021. According to Kathryn Vaughn, Calhoun Art Instructor, the showcase is held each year and will consist of student paintings, drawings, sculptures, digital imaging and photography, mixed media, pen and ink, ceramics, etc. Some student artwork may be available for purchase or designated as NFS (not for sale).…

The Calhoun Community College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter received four awards of distinction at their most recent Alabama Regional Convention, which was held virtually. The PTK members along with their advisors spend several months each year drafting and editing write-ups for two major projects that are evaluated and judged during the Annual PTK Regional Convention. “The write-ups are scored by PTK headquarters, and chapters receiving high scores in various categories are recognized at both regional and national conventions,” commented Dana Burton, Calhoun Speech Instructor and PTK Advisor. “We are so proud of the time and dedication each of the…

Release Your Inner Artist at the Alabama Center for the Arts FREE Summer Arts Camp The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) is excited to announce the return of “The Project”, which is a FREE summer arts program for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in the arts. The deadline to apply is Thursday, April 15, 2021. Back for its second consecutive year, The Project has created a fun yet intensive two-week program that will expose high school students to the vast world of storytelling. Campers will gain in-depth, hands-on training in the world of visual and…

The Calhoun Community College Foundation is excited to announce its Annual Day of Giving event, which will be held both online and in-person at the College’s Huntsville and Decatur campuses. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 17. Day of Giving is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world by giving whatever they can. The College is encouraging everyone to join the challenge. The foundation is planning to use social media and email advertising to push this 24-hour fundraising event. According to Johnette Davis, Calhoun Foundation Director,…

The Calhoun Community College Alumni Association was originally established in November 2002. In July 2020, the College created a new chapter of the Association. The mission of the Association is to reunite former students with the College and with one another. The board will focus on supporting the College's mission by developing and maintaining a mutually supporting relationship between Calhoun, its alumni, students, faculty, and community. The Calhoun Foundation office is requesting nominations from individuals who have attended, received degrees or certificates, serve(d) as members of the faculty or staff of the College, as well as friends of the College.…

The Calhoun Community College Adult Education Division is excited to announce STEPS (Students Taking Effective Pathways to Success), which is a brand new career training initiative that will provide individuals with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to gain employment and succeed in the manufacturing industry. According to Mindi Russell, Calhoun Acting Adult Education Director, the free 8-week program combines curriculum from the MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) and Ready to Work curriculum into one program. The training is broken down into separate pathways, with the first being the MSSC Certified Production Technician curriculum along with soft skills training with…

The Calhoun Community College Technologies Division is now accepting applications for its Alabama FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education), EPIC (Excellence in Process Industrial Controls) and AMP (Alliance for Machining Professionals) paid apprenticeship programs. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. CST on March 31, 2021. According to John Holley, Calhoun Dean of Technologies, The FAME, EPIC, and AMP programs are ideal opportunities for individuals who have the desire to secure a career in the manufacturing or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) industry. Students learn skills such as robotics, pneumatics, hydraulics, motor controls, AC/DC machines, Programmable Logic Controllers, and…

Calhoun Community College is excited to announce its selection as one of five finalists for the Appalachian Regional Commission, U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Welding Workforce Initiative Awards. According to ARC, the Calhoun Robotics Welding Program was selected based upon plans to increase course offerings, which will include robotics welding for students and incumbent workers seeking careers in North Alabama’s growing aerospace and defense-related manufacturing industries. “Words cannot express how honored we are for our program to be named a finalist for such a prestigious award,” commented John Holley, Calhoun Dean of Technologies. “We have an outstanding team that goes…