Expanding for Jobs, Not Just Space | Birmingham News

A career academy is gearing up for major expansion—adding cafeterias, meeting rooms, and classrooms to accommodate overflowing demand, especially in hot programs like cosmetology. New offerings include electrical and HVAC training, with plans for a lineman program backed by eager employers like Alabama Power. While officials tout life-changing potential, critics ask: will students actually land jobs? One health science student sees it as a path to medicine, working as a pharmacy tech while studying. Employers like FabArc and Kobay have already hired grads—even before they graduate. The district won’t release salary or placement stats, but success will be measured by enrollment growth and employment outcomes. Construction timelines remain unannounced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://abc3340.com/news/local/calhoun-career-academy-gets-248m-grant-job-outcomes-remain-the-test More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/107eac770428f50b Report issues to [email protected].