Skills Training

The Key Functions of Workforce Development at NACC are:

• Short-Term Training Programs
• Online Training Programs
• Business & Industry Training/ Community Education
• WorkKeys Assessments/ OSHA
• Industry Certifications & Competency Testing

Providing educational opportunities for all adults, regardless of prior educational attainment. Programs in the Skills Training Division do not carry college credit but often help students to obtain industry certification. 

Coming Soon!

• Phlebotomy Tech
• Drywall Installation & Finishing
• Basic MIG Welding
• Commercial/Residential Electrical
• HVAC & Plumbing Technical Training
• Concrete Finishing
• Heavy Equipment Operator
• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Medication Aide
• NCCER Core
• Pharmacy Tech

See below for more details.

Explore Our Programs

CDL Truck Driving Program

The CDL truck driving program at Northeast Alabama Community College will prepare you to safely and effectively operate a tractor-trailer and pass the commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam. Click on the link for the NACC CDL Program site. 

Weekday courses are Monday - Thursday, for 3 weeks, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, subject to change.

Click on the link above for more information.

Exams are scheduled with our Third-party examiner. Your online application is required before test eligibility. Failure to complete application requirements will result in a delay in testing opportunities.

NEW OPPORTUNITY!!!

This hybrid course is in partnership with ACCS Innovation Center, Skills for Success. Interested participants should be age 16 or older to apply. Training includes an online theory and attending 16 hours of hands-on lab with a Certified Fiber Optic Technician instructor. A certificate of Occupational Skills Training is awarded upon completion of theory and labs. For more information, contact workforce@nacc.edu  Ext. 2214 or Ext. 2393 for more details.

Next Opportunity: Theory is currently open. To request this training course today, contact the Skills Training office at georgej@nacc.edu or at the contact numbers listed on this site. Theory completion is required before labs with instructor Chris Mize, NACC Industrial Electronics Tech. Instructor.  Labs are held at main campus 8 am to 5 pm, February 26 & 27, 2026!

SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES AND INDUSTRY TESTING

INTRODUCTORY WELDING

JUNE 2, 2026 thru JULY 21, 2026

Every TUESDAY!

4 PM TO 8 PM CST

COST: $10 registration fee

TRAINING LOCATION:

NACC Industrial Systems Technology Center (IS)

138 AL HWY 35

Rainsville, AL 35986

ONLY 10 TRAINING SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE! DON'T MISS OUT!

HVAC & Plumber Technical Training

10-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

EVERY TUESDAY!

5 PM to 8 PM CST 

TRAINING LOCATION:

NACC Workforce Skills Training Center, 138 Alabama Highway 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986

Room: WT122

Topics:

Propane Basics

Regulators & Meters

Gas Piping (Design & Installation)

Pressure Testing

Gas Appliance Installation

Conducting a Leak Check

Prep for the AL LP Gas Board Employee Exam

For more information contact: 

Charman Hancock 

Email: hancockc@nacc.edu

Phone: (256) 638-4418, ext. 2393

NEW WELDING CLASS STARTING SOON!

8-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

BASIC OXYFUEL & PLASMA ARC CUTTING

COST: $10 (One-time registration fee)

Class starts June 4, 2026!

EVERY THURSDAY

From: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

TRAINING LOCATION:

NACC INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CENTER

138 AL HWY 35

RAINSVILLE, AL 35986

ROOM: IS 105

ONLY 8 TRAINING SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE!

DON'T MISS OUT!

SIGN UP TODAY!

NEW HVAC REFRIGERANT CLASS!

JUNE 11, 2026 THROUGH AUGUST 6, 2026

8-WEEK TRAINING COURSE

Every Thursday!

4 PM TO 8 PM

TRAINING LOCATION:

NACC Workforce Skills Training Center

138 Alabama Highway 35

Rainsville, AL 35986

ROOM: WT 126

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

TWO-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM

Mini Excavator

Dozer

Skid Steer

ONE-TIME REGISTRATION FEE OF $25

Week 1: May 26, 2026, through May 30, 2026

4 pm to 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday

Week 2: June 1, 2026, through June 5, 2026

8 am to 4 pm, Monday-Friday

For more information contact:

Charman Hancock

NACC Workforce Development

hancockc@nacc.edu

(256)638-4418 ext. 2393

CICT - Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training 

A portion of these training funds was provided by the Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training (CICT) Program.

SORRY, THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL.

Please watch for upcoming classes by clicking the link for more information and completing the interest form. This will put you on a list to receive an email when the next class is available.

Alabama LP Gas Board

Employee Competency Exam

Test here at NACC in Rainsville, Alabama!

UPCOMING TEST DATES:

• Thursday, April 9, 2026, 9:00 am CST

• Thursday, June 11, 2026, 9:00 am CST

• Thursday, September 10, 2026, 9:00 am CST

• Thursday, December 3, 2026, 9:00 am CST

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION:

If you wish to test at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), mark the test location as Hanceville and send the name of the person completing the application for testing, along with your company name, to hancockc@nacc.edu at least a week before testing.

A permit or permit application must be on file with the LP-Gas Board before the employee may test. 

A permit or permit application must be on file with the LP-Gas Board before the employee will be allowed to test. 

HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS

Patient Care Technician

This hybrid course is designed to prepare you to assume the role and responsibilities of the medication aide. The role and scope of work of the medication aide are emphasized through basic competencies, procedures, and supporting techniques. Medication aides can work in a variety of settings. This training conveys the knowledge and skills to safely provide or assist another person with his or her medications. The course totals 100-hours of mandatory training to be eligible for the MACE, National Medication Aide Certification Exam. For more information about certification provided with successful completion of training.

Next Opportunity:  To Be Determined

The tentative schedule is Tuesdays, in-person at the main campus; Wednesdays and Thursdays will be virtual class meetings via Canvas, on a hybrid schedule.

Tentative, Clinical Schedule 40-hours (required). Weekdays at a third-party clinical site. A more specific schedule will be given with the successful completion of theory and lab.

The Phlebotomy Technician program at NACC prepares candidates to perform under the supervision of medical laboratory technologists or laboratory managers with opportunities to be employed throughout the healthcare system. Training includes classroom instruction, lab, and clinical studies - an experience that places you alongside a seasoned phlebotomist or lab technician for real-life experience. Classes meet from 10-12 weeks. Clinical studies will be held over the next several weeks and are scheduled outside of class time. Upon successful completion, you may apply for national certification. While many employers do not require certification as a phlebotomy technician, your commitment to reaching that certification provides you an advantage in the job market.

Next Opportunity: Fall Schedule To Be Determined

Time: 6 pm - 9:30 pm, subject to change.
Clinical schedules are to be determined during training. More information is provided at orientation.

The Patient Care Technician program (PCT) provides training and opportunities for certification as a Nursing Assistant and phlebotomy Technician, as well as Medical Office studies in Medical Terminology, Spanish for Healthcare, Math for Healthcare, HIPPA, and Workplace Readiness.

The PCT program is designed to give you multiple pathways to employment in the healthcare field. Upon completing the program, you will be eligible to take certification exams for Nursing Assistant and Phlebotomy Technician. This program is open to students 18 years of age or older. Most certification agencies require a high school diploma or GED.
Contact the Skills Training Office for more details.

Next Opportunity:

• Nurse Support Technician- Fall 2026 Schedule TBD (Enrollment to post when schedule confirmed)
• Phlebotomy Technician,Fall 2026 (More information on this page.)
• Medical Office Basics Suite (online 24/7 Ed2go)

The nursing assistant program at NACC prepares students to become certified nursing assistants (CNAs). A stepping-stone choice to become a nurse. This program requires classroom work, lab practice, and clinical studies. Candidates must be age 16 or older. Other requirements may apply.

CNAs provide basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff. Nursing assistants care for individuals confined to hospitals, nursing care facilities, and mental health settings. Persons who are interested in this work have excellent job opportunities.

Next Opportunity:   Fall 2026 Schedule To Be Determined
Contact: georgej@nacc.edu for details.

Test dates are listed per proctor availability.  Please complete all required information; submission of the official certificate of training from the training provider (picture of original) or unofficial transcripts (NUR112/113 students) needed for eligibility. Email to georgej@nacc.edu.

Test dates, times, and fees are to be provided after confirmation of testing eligibility. An email with more specific information is provided with the application:

Click the link below to get started.

The Pharmacy Technician program at Northeast prepares you for a rewarding career as a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians assist licensed pharmacists in providing medication and other healthcare products to patients. Technicians are trained to perform routine tasks in preparing prescription medication and customer service.

The course duration is 6-weeks with classes meeting two nights a week. Schedule is remote learning (hybrid learning format). Upon successful completion of this program students will be eligible for national certification examination and state licensure. Certification information Pharmacy Technician Certification Board This program is open to students 18 years of age or older. A student must have a high school diploma or GED to apply for certification.

NEW - Next Opportunity: Fall 2026
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5 pm - 9 pm. 
Hybrid schedule: Monday sessions will be in-person at NACC's main campus, and Wednesday sessions will be remote (online). 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: TBD

Tuition and fees total $1,200.00, including materials.

This program is WIOA Eligible. To seek assistance please contact the Alabama Career Center near you. 

Online Personal Development  & Career Training Courses

In partnership with Education To Go (ed2go),  NACC offers hundreds of engaging online courses covering every topic from Anatomy to Web Design. Each course comes equipped with a patient and caring instructor, lively discussions, and plenty of practical information that you can put to immediate use. Ed2go faculty includes some of the most well-known and trusted names in online education, and the dedication to customer service is second to none.

You can chose a variety of options from the comfort of your home or office at the most convenient times. Two ways to learn! The instructor-led courses start monthly and allow you to study and interact with a cohort over a six-week schedule. A new section begins each month. For the independent learner, our self-guided courses provide access to all lessons immediately with up to three months to complete. 

You can ask questions and give or receive advice anytime during the course of training. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to download a certificate of completion. Registration is always open, and training is available 24/7. 
Please allow 2-3 business days to process your registration.

Check out the 1,000's of course options to chose. See the icon above and start learning a new skill today! 

Speed Spanish (click title for more information)

With the Speed Spanish course, you will immediately start creating sentences and conversations in Spanish. Each lesson will introduce new techniques to increase your fluency quickly and allow you to start speaking Spanish right away.

Gain confidence and preparedness to travel to Spanish-speaking countries—and can even help boost your career opportunities.

Special discount price for June - September 2026,  $123.00 per registration

• Instructor - Moderated: 12 Weeks Access. Study online with instructor led discussion boards. (Special Deal $123.00)

Check it on today!!

Barbara Kilgore

Dean of Workforce Development and Skills Training
Workforce Development Skills Training Center, Room 157
Phone Ext. 2303
Email: kilgoreb@nacc.edu

Charman Hancock

Administrative Assistant to Dean of Workforce Development
Workforce Development Skills Training Center, Proctor Suite 161
Phone Ext. 2393
Email: hancockc@nacc.edu

Julie George

Skills Training Coordinator
Workforce Development Skills Training Center, Proctor Suite 161
Phone Ext. 2214
Email: georgej@nacc.edu

UPCOMING SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES!

NEW SKILLS TRAINING COURSE:

INTRO TO MASONRY

NEW CLASSES COMING SOON!

5 PM TO 8 PM

$10 Register Fee

TRAINING LOCATION:

NACC Workforce Skills Training Center

138 Alabama Highway 35  |  Rainsville, AL 35986

Room: WT126

Only 8 training slots are available, so don't wait to register.

A portion of these training funds were provided by the Alabama Construction Industry Craft Training (CICT) Program.

NEW CONCRETE FINISHING CLASS!

8-WEEK COURSE

TUESDAY NIGHTS

4:30 PM TO 8:30 PM

NEW CLASS COMING SOON!

LIVE POURS

(Live pour days will require extra time.)

At Northeast Alabama Community College, all career and technical education opportunities will be offered without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. 

At Northeast Alabama Community College, the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.