Career Technical & Workforce Development

Associate in Applied Science Degree Pathways

The goal of Snead State Community College’s Career Technical Education is to prepare students for promising, hands-on careers in high-demand and potentially high-wage fields. The Associate in Applied Science degree pathways qualify students for employment upon graduation by equipping them with versatile, career-focused training. The coursework in each of these pathways is mostly program-specific, and many of the degree pathways include built-in certifications students earn as they pursue their AAS degree.

Introducing the Workforce and Career Institute

Snead State Community College is excited to provide students with the opportunity to advance their careers at the new Workforce and Career Institute.

The Institute opened for classes in the Fall 2024 as a premier center for career and skills training. Located on U.S. Highway 431 between Albertville and Guntersville, the Workforce and Career Institute is a 50,000-square-foot facility that is home to high-demand career training programs and Workforce Development opportunities.

Four Associate in Applied Science degree programs are housed in the Institute – Welding Technology, Industrial Systems Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Heating, Ventilation, Air Condition and Refrigeration (HVAC/R), and our newest program, Additive Manufacturing. The facility includes classroom space, hands-on labs, and state-of-the-art equipment. The Institute also has common areas to foster collaboration among students.

The Workforce and Career Institute will also include faculty offices, offices and training facilities for Workforce Development, a Testing Center, and an all-purpose room available for meetings and events.