The Center for Career & Workforce Development helps people gain the skills and support they need to start a new career or grow in their current one. We offer short-term training programs, work-based learning opportunities, career coaching, professional testing, and customized training for local employers. Whether you're exploring a new path, preparing for a job, or upskilling your workforce, CCWD connects you to the resources and partnerships that make success possible.
Wallace State's Workforce Development serves the community and area businesses with short-term training to equip individuals to quickly enter the workforce or to upskill employees in their current industry.
Skills for Success at Wallace State offers fast, tuition-free training programs that prepare students for in-demand careers with industry-recognized skills.
Wallace State’s CDL Training provides short-term, hands-on instruction to prepare students for careers in transportation. Training options include Class A and Class B licenses, Passenger and Hazmat endorsements, and more, equipping drivers with the skills to enter the workforce quickly.
Wallace State’s Work-Based Learning programs offer hands-on experience through internships, apprenticeships, and co-ops so students can earn while they learn.
Wallace State Career Services helps students and graduates prepare for their future with resume building, job placement, career coaching, and employer connection events.
Wallace State Powerful Partnerships offers companies a no-cost benefit program that boosts workforce development through exclusive employer perks, employee education discounts, and collaborative industry engagement opportunities.
The Wallace State Testing Center provides a secure, professional environment for academic, placement, and certification exams, supporting student success and professional growth through reliable assessment services.
WaLLi (Wallace State Lifelong Learning Institute) offers engaging, educational, and social opportunities for adults 50+ through classes, events, and experiences designed to inspire learning and connection at any stage of life.
For Educators
- College Career Readiness Request Form — For college instructors who want CCWD to host a career readiness session with their students. Sessions cover resume building, interview preparation, and other strategies to help students enter the workforce with confidence.
- Find Your Fire (K–12 Career Readiness Request) — For K–12 teachers or counselors who want CCWD to come to their school. We provide career readiness sessions that introduce students to different industries, workplace skills, and opportunities for the future.
For Business & Industry
- Industry Comes to Wallace State — Participate in our monthly industry connection events, where businesses can network with students, share hiring opportunities, and showcase career paths in their field.
- Customized Training Request — Partner with Wallace State to design and deliver training tailored for your employees. These programs help your team gain the skills needed to meet your industry’s specific workforce needs.
Individuals
- Skills for Success Interest Form – Sign up to learn more about tuition-free, short-term hybrid programs that combine online coursework with hands-on labs. Courses prepare students for entry-level careers in construction, healthcare, technology, and more.
- ProSkills Interest Form – Express interest in short-term workforce training and one-day certifications, including programs like Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician, AutoCAD, Forklift, and CPR training.
- Student Work-Based Learning Interest Form - Students can indicate interest in internships, apprenticeships, and other forms of Work-Based Learning that provide hands-on experience and connections with local employers while earning academic credit.
- Online Career Training (ed2go) — Explore flexible online courses for career advancement. These programs allow individuals to learn new skills at their own pace and prepare for in-demand jobs.
- Online Personal Enrichment Courses (ed2go) — Take online classes for personal growth and enrichment. Courses cover a wide range of topics for fun, learning, and skill development.
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