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Wallace Community College Alumni
Your Wallace story doesn't end at graduation. Wherever life takes you, you'll always be part of the Wallace family.
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Whether you graduated recently or years ago, you're still part of the Wallace family. We'd love to hear where life has taken you, celebrate your achievements, and help you stay connected to the college community.
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Your Journey Matters
Your Wallace experience is part of our story. Share your achievements, career journey, and memorable experiences with the Wallace community.
Our Graduates, Our Pride
Every Wallace graduate has a story worth celebrating. From professional milestones to meaningful contributions in their communities, our alumni continue to make a difference.
Your story could inspire the next generation of Wallace students.
Once part of the Wallace family, always part of the Wallace family. We look forward to hearing from you.
See the vision, follow the progress, and watch new spaces take shape across Wallace Community College.
From early concepts to active construction, see the vision behind improvements taking shape across Wallace.
A proposed multipurpose athletics and event facility designed to support collegiate competition, student activities, campus events, and community gatherings.
See the plans, progress, and improvements transforming Wallace Community College.
Construction is underway on the new Bio-Medical Research facility, creating expanded space for research, instruction, collaboration, and future innovation at Wallace Community College.
Plans are being developed for a new Student Center designed to create a welcoming hub for connection, collaboration, student services, dining, activities, and campus life.
Site preparation is underway for new CDL Track and Diesel Mechanics training facilities designed to expand hands-on learning and workforce development opportunities in transportation and diesel technology.
These projects represent continued investment in Wallace students, our campuses, and the communities we serve. Check back as we share new plans, photos, footage, and construction updates.
Short-Term Workforce Training
Prepare for a new career, strengthen your skills, or advance in your current profession through Wallace Community College’s short-term workforce training opportunities.
Skills for Success offers rapid and free training courses specifically designed to align with the most in-demand business and industry career fields in Alabama.
Prepare for an entry-level career supporting patients in mental and behavioral health settings. Wallace Community College combines classroom learning, hands-on preparation, and clinical experience to help students build skills for compassionate, professional care.
Mental Health Technicians work with people experiencing psychiatric, emotional, or behavioral challenges. They provide support as part of a health care team and help maintain safe, structured, supportive treatment environments.
Mental Health Technicians assist individuals receiving mental and behavioral health care while helping maintain a supportive treatment environment.
Responsibilities may include observing patients, documenting behavior and progress, assisting with therapeutic activities, supporting basic care needs, and responding to emotional or behavioral distress.
Career settings may include hospitals, behavioral health facilities, residential treatment programs, rehabilitation settings, skilled nursing facilities, and other health care environments.
Mental Health Technicians provide important support to people receiving mental and behavioral health services. Wallace's short certificate program introduces students to the responsibilities, clinical practices, and professional expectations used in entry-level mental health care.
Students learn about patient observation, communication, behavioral support, mental health conditions, crisis management, professional responsibilities, and psychiatric medications.
Graduates may seek opportunities in mental health agencies, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, residential programs, and other health care settings.
Develop the practical and interpersonal skills used in behavioral and mental health care environments.
Observe patients, recognize changes in well-being, document information, and support basic patient-care needs.
Build effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and health care teams.
Study psychological development, mental health disorders, treatment approaches, addiction, and emotional health.
Explore crisis management, patient safety, professional responsibilities, and psychiatric medications.
Review the latest Mental Health Technician program information and deatils in the college catalog.
View Current College CatalogWorkforce Development
Build the skills needed to begin a career in the electrical utility industry through intensive, hands-on training at Wallace Community College.
There is no formal online application. Contact Wallace Workforce Development directly for class availability, enrollment requirements, and next steps.
Hands-On Career Training
Pre-apprentice electrical lineworkers are entry-level employees who help support the construction, maintenance, and operation of electrical distribution systems.
Wallace's intensive eight-week program is designed to prepare students for the physical demands, safety expectations, and workplace responsibilities associated with linework.
This is a physically demanding program. Students must be prepared to climb poles, work aloft, and perform required training activities safely and consistently.
Where Training Can Lead
Program completers may pursue entry-level opportunities with:
See the Program in Action
Take a closer look at the hands-on training, equipment, and skills students develop in Wallace Community College's Pre-Apprentice Electrical Lineworker program.
Before You Get Started
Prospective students should review the requirements carefully before enrolling in the program.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid state-issued photo identification.
Department of Transportation physical examination dated within 3–6 months of the class start date.
Two-year driving history from the State Troopers office dated within 3–6 months of the class start date.
Must meet the program's 275-pound weight limit.
Important Physical Requirements
Electrical linework requires significant physical ability. Participants must be prepared to meet these requirements throughout the program.
Ready for the Next Step?
Contact Wallace Workforce Development for class availability, enrollment guidance, and program questions.
Location: Gary Hall, Dothan Campus
Office Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Program Investment
Program Cost
Financial assistance may be available to qualifying students.
Students may be responsible for additional personal protective clothing, permitting, licensing, or examination expenses when applicable.
Ways to Help Pay for Training
Financial assistance may be available to eligible students. Start with the featured Pathways to Prosperity Scholarship below.
Featured Funding Opportunity
Eligible Alabama residents may be able to receive financial assistance toward approved short-term training programs that lead to in-demand careers.
Contact Wallace Workforce Development to learn more about eligibility, available funding, and the steps to get started.
Learn About Pathways to ProsperityAdditional Funding Options
The Electrical Lineworker program is approved for WIOA funding. Eligibility is determined through Alabama's workforce development system.
Learn About WIOA ServicesThe CAEC Lineman Scholarship may provide financial assistance for eligible students pursuing electrical lineworker training.
Residency Requirement: Applicants must be residents of Autauga, Bibb, Chilton, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lowndes, Montgomery, Perry, Talladega, or Tallapoosa County.
View CAEC Lineman Scholarship DetailsScholarship opportunities may be available through the Wiregrass Electric Cooperative Lineworker Program Scholarship.
View WEC Scholarship InformationAdditional workforce funding assistance may be available through SENPH.
Visit SENPHStudents may also explore private educational loan options when needed.
Explore Private Loan OptionsImportant Program Information
Review these requirements before enrolling. This Workforce Development program is structured to reflect workplace expectations.
Students are expected to report to class on time and conduct themselves as they would in the workplace.
Students are expected to wear appropriate work attire.
Students are evaluated in areas that include:
Students must participate in required activities, including daily pole climbing and physical-agility training.
A cumulative course score of at least 75% is required to successfully complete the program.
Safety is the highest priority of the Electrical Lineworker program. Lineworker training involves inherent hazards, including working at heights.
Students must follow instructor directions, use required personal protective equipment, and follow all program safety procedures at all times.
Students are responsible for their own health insurance and medical care.
Written notice of withdrawal must be submitted to the course point-of-contact at least two weeks before the course start date to receive a 100% refund.
Written notice submitted at least one week before the course start date qualifies for a 75% refund.
Once training begins, or when proper advance written notice has not been provided, no refund will be issued.
Take the Next Step
Contact Wallace Workforce Development to ask about upcoming classes, program requirements, funding opportunities, and how to get started.
Flexible online training makes it easier to build practical skills, prepare for professional certifications, and move toward your career goals on a schedule that works for you.
Wallace Community College partners with national online education providers to offer convenient, non-credit training for professional development, career preparation, and skill building. Choose from instructor-led courses or more comprehensive career training programs designed to fit a variety of goals and schedules.
Take a closer look at career-focused training options designed to build practical skills and, in many cases, prepare you for nationally recognized certification exams.
In just six months, this online program teaches essential veterinary assisting skills, including anatomy and physiology, animal restraint, laboratory procedures, emergency care, veterinary dentistry, pharmacy procedures, client communication, and more.
Gain the skills needed to enter the paralegal workforce while learning legal research, interviewing, legal analysis, legal writing, document review, and case organization. The course also includes development of a professional portfolio of legal work.
Certification Preparation Prepare to sit for the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) Certified Paralegal exam upon eligibility. NALA eligibility requirements apply.
Train for a critical healthcare role while learning how to clean, sterilize, process, assemble, store, and distribute medical supplies and instruments. The program prepares students for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam.
CRCST Certification Preparation Prepare for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician certification offered by the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA). A certification exam voucher is included.
Build a strong foundation in computer hardware, operating systems, networking, troubleshooting, cybersecurity, risk management, and security practices while preparing for three CompTIA certification exams.
These featured programs are only a sample of the online career training opportunities available through Wallace Community College. Explore the full catalog to find training that fits your career goals.
Browse All Online Career Training ProgramsContact Workforce Development if you have questions about available training or need help finding the option that best fits your goals.
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Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.