Northwest-Shoals Community College

Workforce gaps discussed during informative meeting


Among officials in Winston County in attendance at the recent workforce development meeting, from left, Haleyville Chamber of Commerce President Mike Evans; Winston Career Academy Director Adam Gray; Winston County Schools Superintendent Jeff Scott; Winston County Commission Chairman David Cummings; Double Springs Mayor Kim Miller and Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Efforts are underway to bridge gaps between industry and education in a mission to also increase profitability and improve workforce and economic development.

Half-tuition scholarship opportunity for NW-SCC students with 30 credit hours

WINSTON COUNTY - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC), which has campuses in Phil Campbell and Muscle Shoals, is offering students who have completed at least 30 credit hours at NW-SCC an opportunity to finish their college degree or certificate program with less financial burden this fall through the Continuing Excellence Scholarship. The deadline to apply for the half-tuition scholarship is Monday, August 1, 2022. 

Northwest-Shoals sees increase in enrollment

PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College has enrolled 3,443 credit students for the fall 2021 semester, which is an increase of 82 students, or over two percent, from fall 2020 figures.

According to interim NW-SCC President Dr. Chris Cox, the college looks to build on this momentum and focus on providing the best facilities and atmosphere for its students to be successful.