Gadsden, AL – Gadsden State Community College is now enrolling students for upcoming driver’s education courses through its Continuing Education and Corporate Training Division. Designed to equip new drivers with essential knowledge and hands-on experience, classes will be held on select Saturdays beginning April 26.
Session dates are scheduled for April 26, May 3, May 10, and May 24. Classes will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bevill Center Lecture Hall on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. The four-session course is $210 per person.
“This driver’s education course offers students valuable driving experience, and the required instruction time needed to earn a certificate of completion,” said Dana Cordell, manager of Continuing Education and Corporate Training. “The certificate can help qualify participants for up to 20% off auto insurance with companies that offer student driver discounts.”
Class size is limited to nine students, and participants must attend all four sessions to receive credit from instructor Greg Hall.
In addition to classes at the East Broad Campus, Gadsden State is also offering the course in Anniston, Cherokee County, and Etowah County:
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Ayers Campus in Anniston: June 9-12 and July 14-17
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Cherokee Campus: June 23-26
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East Broad Campus: July 7-10
All sessions will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ayers Campus location in Anniston provides a convenient option for students in Calhoun County seeking driver’s education closer to home.
The course is ideal for teens preparing to earn their driver’s license, as well as individuals seeking a refresher on safe driving techniques. The curriculum covers road rules, defensive driving strategies, and responsible driver behavior in a structured, supportive environment.
Gadsden State’s Continuing Education and Corporate Training Division offers non-credit courses for personal and professional development, serving traditional and non-traditional students, along with individuals in business, government, professional organizations, and social services.
Cordell also announced the return of the college’s ACT Prep Course, designed to prepare students for all four sections of the ACT exam—English, Math, Reading, and Science.
“This comprehensive prep course includes classroom instruction and high-quality study materials to help students continue preparing at home,” Cordell said. “It could be the test that changes your student’s life.”
ACT Prep Course class dates are set for May 17 and June 27. Sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to noon in Naylor Hall, Room 106, on the Wallace Drive Campus. The course fee is $99 per person, and seating is limited.
The Continuing Education Department at Gadsden State consists of two main divisions: Professional Development and Community Education. Professional Development courses include nursing seminars, CPR certification, and HVAC training, while Community Education offers a variety of personal enrichment classes for youth, adults, and seniors.
Registration for the driver’s education course and the ACT Prep Course is now open. For more information or to enroll, visit www.GadsdenState.edu/ContinuingEd or call 256-549-8462.
