Wallace State Seeks Employers for Jill of All Trades Event

HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College is seeking area employers to participate in an event designed to introduce young women to job opportunities in skilled trades.

The second Jill of All Trades event will be held at the college Sept. 18, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Female students in grades 9-12 will learn about rewarding careers in the skilled trades and technical fields. Workshop Partners who participate in the event will provide hands-on experiences for participating students, serve as mentors by offering insights into their area of expertise and highlight careers opportunities in fields not traditionally associated with female employment. 

During the event, students will select a Workshop Pathway based on their interests. Pathways include:

• Careers that Fab, Cut and Automate Pathway (Machine Tool, Welding and Robotics)
• Careers that Build Communities Pathway (Electrical, Hotel, Agriculture)
• Careers in Motion Pathway (Automotive, Diesel, CDL, Aviation)
• Survey It. Operate it. Connect It Pathway. (Land Survey, Heavy Equipment, Fiber Optics)

Event organizers say that, in addition to inspiring young women to explore career opportunities, Jill of All Trades provides businesses with an opportunity to increase awareness of their companies and build a talent pipeline by connecting them with future employees.

“Today's students are tomorrow's workforce, and events like Jill of All Trades help bridge the gap between education and industry,” said Adam West, Career Services Specialist at Wallace State. “We're excited to bring employers and students together to showcase the high-demand, high-wage career opportunities available right here in our region."

Support for Jill of All Trades is also being sought through Community Sponsor opportunities. All Workshop Partners and Community Sponsors will receive a display table at the Industry Showcase held during the event, where they can share career opportunities and connect with students. 

Participating as a Workshop Partner is free. Sponsorships are available for $150. Employers interested in participating may contact Adam West at 256.352.7424 or adam.west@wallacestate.edu. They may also register at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wPqzQpAtE6.

Registration for students wishing to participate is open. Students may check with their school career coaches or counselors or may register individually at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Ws8s70WA9d.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.