In 2013, fewer than 60% of students in Alabaster City Schools were attending some form of college. Therefore, this superintendent had to make sure the other 40% had options available to them. Here’s how he did it.
The Alabama district’s tagline, “Building Champions,” is central to every initiative, says Superintendent Wayne Vickers, who was recently named one of District Administration’s “Leaders of Distinction.” He believes students should carry the title of a champion beyond high school and into postsecondary education, the military and the workforce.
In August, the district will launch the ACS Champions Craft Academy, a new workforce development center that will work with industry partners to create career pathways for students.
In 2013, Dr. Vickers was hired as the first superintendent of the newly formed Alabaster City Schools. The district did not have a nearby workforce development program in place for students. As of today, the percentage of students attending college or joining the military after high school has risen to 80%. The remaining 20% is the target of this workforce academy.
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