Welcome to Southern Union State Community College's Technical Education and Workforce Development Division.
For an online 3-D tour of SUSCC's Center for Integrated Manufacturing click: Technical Division Tour.
TECHNICAL DIVISION PROGRAMS
The Technical Division offers three degree programs leading to an Associate in Occupational Technologies, including
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Automotive Service
- Cosmetology
- Electrical Technology
Additionally, the Technical Division provides degree programs for an Associate in Applied Science, including
- Aviation Technology
- Engineeering and Design
- Machine Shop Technology
- Mechatronics
- Plastics Engineering Technology
- Welding
The Technical Division also offers Certificates and Short-Term Certificates for all currently offered technical programs.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Workforce Development provides a variety of educational and training opportunities, including
- Customized training for business and industry
- Short-term training through the Alabama Community College System's Innovation Center Skills for Success program
- Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training for those pursuing a career requiring a commercial driver’s license
The overarching mission of Southern Union State Commmunity College is to provide quality and relevant teaching and learning in academic, technical, and health science programs that are affordable, accessible, and responsive to the diverse needs of our students, community, business, industry, and government.
The Technical Education and Workforce Development Division meets the needs of students through education, training, and skills development, which in turn meets the need for qualified employees by businesses and industry in our community and beyond. Curriculum and instructional opportunities available to students are designed to meet the growing demands in technical fields and the workforce.