Alford Named Director of Workforce Development & Continuing Education

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) President Karen Bowyer has announced that Rodney Alford has been named director of workforce development and continuing education. As the director, Alford will oversee non-credit learning opportunities through certificate programs, workforce development and customized training, personal enrichment, and youth programs.

“Mr. Alford’s experience and education made him an ideal choice for this critical position,” stated Dr. Bowyer. “He has had experience training people in manufacturing plants and in business. Now he is prepared to customize training for business and industry to help them have a skilled and competitive workforce.”

Alford served as a utility worker for Kellwood Company in Rutherford for 25 years until the plant’s closure in 2000. He was responsible for training employees in the finishing department, operating machinery and finishing touches to all sample garments, and working directly with the departmental supervisor to solve issues. In 2000, Alford served as a help desk and student worker at DSCC through 2002. In 2003, Alford became employed as the library assistant III for the DSCC Learning Resource Center, where he remained until 2021, when he was appointed director of workforce development and continuing education. In addition, Alford served as adjunct faculty for Cisco networking classes and cybersecurity classes from 2008 to 2014.

Alford earned an Associated of Applied Science degree in Business and Technology from DSCC in 2006; a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree in Information Technology from The University of Memphis in 2018; and certification in Communication and Information Technology, with a concentration in Computer Systems Operation and Maintenance Technical in 2002. 

Mr. Alford can be reached at 731-286-3265 or alford@dscc.edu.