On Tuesday, Senator Amy Klobuchar visited Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) to learn about the veterans' center and Global Military Learning Network (GMLN), which was established through congressional grant support from both Senator Klobuchar and Senator Tina Smith.

Dave Steussy, retired Diesel Mechanics Instructor at Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC), was recently recognized with the 2025 Friend of SkillsUSA Award for his decades of dedication to technical education and student development.

Students from the Accounting, Business Management and Marketing programs at Alexandria Technical and Community College competed at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 5-8, 2025. Twenty-one students competed.

Admissions Representative Angie Pederson and Global Military Learning Network (GMLN) staff members Kim Johnson and Robin Webster had a significant presence at the 2025 Council of College and Military Educators (CCME) Symposium, held from February 23-27 in National Harbor, MD. This annual event is the largest forum in the country dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for service members and their families.

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Students from Alexandria Technical and Community College competed in the 2025 SkillsUSA Minnesota State Championships and claimed 28 first place, 20 second place, and 16 third place spots with 19 students advancing to the national competition in Atlanta, Georgia, June 23-28, 2025.

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Teams first came on Tuesday, January 28 to the NFPA Fluid Power Workshop to learn some basic on pneumatics and how fluid power works. They assembled a rotating platform and a lifter. From the workshop, they went back to their schools and over the following 7 weeks designed and made their machine prototype.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we want to take this moment to express our gratitude for each and every one of the women who contribute to making our campus the vibrant community it is today. These women were nominated by peers and students alike.

The Q&A highlights Alexandria Technical & Community College's significant impact on the Alexandria Lakes area, including partnerships with community and industry leaders to provide real-world experiences for students, the college's role in training high school instructors, and its involvement in community events like the annual Diversity Fest. Additionally, it highlights initiatives like the RAISE program and the Next Generation Nursing Assistant program, which offered free courses to eligible residents. Challenges are also addressed, such as the upcoming "enrollment cliff" and public scrutiny of the return on investment of college education. As a result, ATCC is engaging with adult learners, enriching the student experience, and investing in support services for a diverse student body.