Gadsden, AL – Students and staff from Gadsden State Community College’s Valley Street Campus recently attended the three-day Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Workforce Development Summit held November 13–16 in Birmingham. The annual event brought together students from TMCF’s 10 two-year historically Black community colleges (HBCCs) for career development, networking and professional training.
The summit featured sessions focused on workforce readiness, industry trends and strategies for long-term career success. Students also participated in a career fair that connected them with leading employers across multiple sectors. Throughout the event, attendees had opportunities to engage with industry professionals, explore a range of career pathways and gain insight into evolving workforce needs.
Three Gadsden State Valley Street students were awarded scholarships during the conference:
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Jonathon Moody, Construction Technology — $5,000 Toyota Scholarship
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Mya Mostella, Diagnostic Medical Sonography — $10,000 Cal & Annette Johnson HBCC Scholarship
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Shasta Webb, Diagnostic Medical Sonography — $10,000 Cal & Annette Johnson HBCC Scholarship
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“This summit provided our students with invaluable exposure to industry leaders and emerging opportunities in today’s workforce,” said Ricky Tillis, director of the Valley Street Campus. “We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the scholarships that will support their continued success.”
For more information about Gadsden State or programs offered at the Valley Street Campus, visit gadsdenstate.edu.
