Technical Programs

Gadsden State has a variety of Career Technical programs that train students for direct entry into the workforce.

A student operates a robot in the industrial automation classroom on the Ayers campus

Programs of Study

Programs of Study include Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Services Technology, Construction Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Salon and Spa Management, Welding Technology, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, Automotive Manufacturing Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, Industrial Automation Technology, Mechanical Design Technology, Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation, Precision Machining, Court Reporting Technology and the Alabama F.A.M.E. (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) Industrial Automation Technology Program.

Advanced Automation

Gadsden State is helping to automate Alabama's future. These programs serve to prepare highly-skilled technicians in advanced manufacturing.

Advanced Manufacturing Center

Gadsden State Community College is home to the Advanced Manufacturing and Workforce Skills Training Center, a 50,000-square-foot facility that houses several technical programs and East Alabama FAME.

Pick Your Path

You can explore the many programs available as you Pick Your Path at Gadsden State. You can take a career assessment that will make career suggestions based on your interest. Or you can browse through 19 videos that include student testimonials and more information about programs available to you. At Gadsden State, you can earn a credential that can be earned in two years or less and lead you to a rewarding career.


Technical programs are taught on multiple campuses. See below for campus offerings.

Technical programs taught on the Ayers Campus (1801 Coleman Road, Anniston, AL 36207)

  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
  • Auto Body Collision Repair Technology
  • Diesel Technology
  • Electrical Technology
  • Industrial Automation Technology
  • Mechanical Design Technology
  • Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation
  • Precision Machining Program
  • Salon and Spa Management
  • Welding Technology

Technical programs taught on the East Broad Campus (1001 East Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35903)

  • Auto Body Collision Repair Technology
  • Auto Services Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Court Reporting
  • Electrical Technology
  • Electronic Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Automation Technology
  • Mechanical Design Technology
  • Mechatronics, Robotics and Automation
  • Precision Machining Program
  • Salon and Spa Management
  • Welding Technology

Technical programs taught on the Valley Street Campus (600 Valley Street, Gadsden, AL 35901)

  • Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
  • Construction Technology