📣 Are You a Student at Russell County High School, Loachapoka High School, or Smiths Station High School? The Center to Improve Rural Student Success (CIRSS) at Chattahoochee Valley Community College is here to support YOUR future. 📸 Photos highlight the accomplishments of dual enrollment students from Russell County High School who have successfully completed career certifications through CVCC! These students were recognized alongside CVCC President Jackie Screws and CIRSS Project Manager Charon J. Austin — a proud moment showcasing the power of rural student achievement and workforce readiness! 👏🎓🔧📚🙌📚🎓 🟢 Who We Are: CIRSS is a four-year, grant-funded initiative under the U.S. Department of Education’s Rural Postsecondary & Economic Development (RPEDS) Program. Our mission is to increase postsecondary access, enrollment, and career readiness for students in rural communities across Alabama and Georgia. 📍 Serving Region 5 We support students from Russell, Lee, Barbour, Bullock, and Macon counties, plus neighboring rural areas in Georgia. Our programs include: ✅ Personalized academic advising ✅ Dual enrollment support ✅ Career and college workshops ✅ Student success coaching 🎯 Our Goal: To build high-quality career pathways aligned with in-demand industries and help students reach their academic and professional goals — right from their own communities. 💡 Whether you're planning to transfer, pursue a technical certificate, or explore workforce opportunities, CIRSS is your launchpad. 👥 Meet Your CIRSS Team: Charon J. Austin | Project Manager Kia Lewis | Project Specialist Nicole Cameron | Program Director & Dean of Instruction 📞 Want to learn more or get involved? Visit us in Owens Hall, Suite 111 or reach out at CIRSS@cv.edu 334.214.4894 Together, we are building a bridge to brighter futures. 🌟 #CIRSS #CVCCPirates #DualEnrollment #RuralStudentSuccess #HigherEdOpportunity #RPEDS #FutureStartsHere (fb)

CVCC would like to recognize, remember, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are forever grateful, and peace be with you on this Memorial Day weekend. We will be closed on Monday in observance, and will resume regular hours on Tuesday. (fb)