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WCCD Partners with Houston County Schools for New Dual Enrollment Programs

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Published: September 30, 2025
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Houston County Career Academy dual enrollment Automotive Technology students

Wallace Community College-Dothan (WCCD), in collaboration with Houston County Schools, recently launched three new high-demand program opportunities for dual enrollment students at the Houston County Career Academy: Automotive Technology, Business Technologies, and Child Development.

Students participating in the new programs now have the opportunity to earn:

  • Short Certificates in Automotive Technology
  • Pre-K Endorsement in Child Development
  • Short-Term Certificate in Entrepreneurship

“These programs are not only meeting the needs of our local workforce, but also providing students with meaningful opportunities to earn credentials while still in high school,” said Jennifer Matheny, WCCD Dual Enrollment Coordinator. “Our partnership with Houston County Schools is a powerful example of how education and community collaboration can open doors for the next generation.”

These programs join current academic and healthcare-focused options offered through WCCD Dual Enrollment at the Houston County Career Academy, where students can also earn short-term certifications in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Medical Assisting-Phlebotomy and Welding Technology.

Looking ahead, stakeholders will meet to explore expanding medical programs as well as broadening dual enrollment opportunities through partnerships with more districts, schools, and community organizations. This continued focus on growth demonstrates WCCD’s commitment to providing greater access to quality healthcare and career and technical education across the region, while remaining responsive to the needs of both the students and local workforce.

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Wallace Community College–Dothan is a member of the Alabama Community College System, which is the state’s single largest system of public higher education. With campuses in Dothan and Eufaula, Wallace offers academic, health and career technical programs, adult education, workforce development training and continuing education, as well as dual enrollment courses for area high school students. Founded in 1949, WCCD celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2024.