2024 was a monumental year for Alexandria Technical and Community College’s Customized Training Center (CTC) through the Retraining, Academic Instruction, and Skills Enhancement (RAISE) initiative.

Alexandria Technical and Community College has solidified its position as a leader in higher education with numerous accolades in both state and national rankings. According to a recent evaluation by University HQ, Alexandria College stands out among community colleges for its academic programs, cost, and job placement.

The past four years have been transformational for Alexandria Technical & Community College, resulting in an overall enrollment growth of 27.6% from fall 2020 to fall 2024 as reported by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal—the largest percentage growth in all of Minnesota.

The Community College Crisis Awareness & Prevention of Suicide (CAPS) Team invited Karin Anderson and her lovable therapy Doodle, Bella, to the Alexandria Technical and Community College campus to spread Holiday cheer to students and employees on December 11, 2024.

The Alexandria Technical & Community College's Law Enforcement Club spread holiday cheer by volunteering at Love INC. on December 14, 2024, in Alexandria, Minnesota.

Open to all ages! Virtual lecture series exploring the current state of Minnesota’s water quality, highlighting both challenges and successes in conservation efforts, and what is being done to protect these vital resources. The 6-session series begins January 21.

Alexandria Technical and Community College's SkillsUSA students demonstrated the spirit of giving and collaboration through their Change Wars fundraiser, donating $1,149.54 to the Jingle Bells Telethon on December 7, 2024, in Alexandria, Minn.

As part of a Minnesota State mental health initiative, Alexandria Technical and Community College is offering free mental health resources available online 24/7 for all of its students. Mantra Health will provide each Alexandria College student access to 12 FREE therapy sessions across all 50 states, allowing online students to use these services.

Alexandria Technical & Community College has received top honors in the 2025 national rankings conducted by Intelligent.com. Multiple programs at the college have been highlighted among the best in the United States, reinforcing Alexandria College’s position as a leader in academic excellence and career-focused education.

Alexandria Technical and Community College partnered with Lund Boats of New York Mills, Johnson Outdoors, and Ray’s Sport and Marine of Alexandria. The partnership resulted in a hands-on learning opportunity for the college's Marine, Motorcycle, and Powersports Technician program students and a fully outfitted Lund 1775 Adventure boat package – now the centerpiece of a special raffle.