The Pioneer Voice

Constance Blaylock started at Jefferson State and now works as a District School Improvement Specialist for Birmingham City Schools, with a belief that every child deserves access to quality education and support.

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Angie Kelley and Reina Creer with Adult College Services talk about assisting adult students through individualized success coaching, connection to resources, and scholarship opportunities.

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From mental health resources to emergency grants to a food pantry, the Student Success Center benefits all students. Learn more by clicking here.

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Dual Enrollment allowed Savannah Ivey to get ahead—now she has big plans for the future

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Healthcare, IT, manufacturing, craft training, business and more—this ever-evolving academic area accommodates employers' needs.

Learn more about Fast-Track Workforce Education!

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The Culinary and Hospitality Institute at Jefferson State prepares students to work in renowned kitchens, start food truck businesses, and more. In this episode of The Pioneer Voice, Chef Jason Bierley discusses culinary opportunities and Bistro Provare at our Shelby-Hoover Campus, and walks us through some simple but delicious pizzas.

Learn more about CHI at www.jeffersonstate.edu/CHI.

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Part comic con and part academic conference, Pioneer Con is an opportunity for Jefferson State students, faculty, and staff—and the community—to express themselves through discussions and events centered around science fiction and fantasy.

This year's event will be held Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Judy Merritt Building on the college's Shelby-Hoover Campus.

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Eligibility, processes, misconceptions, available resources—learn more about Dual Enrollment by clicking here.

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We discuss the college's 60th anniversary, record enrollment, new initiatives, and how Jefferson State is meeting the evolving needs of today's students.