CACC’s Prattville Campus Marks Significant Growth Fueled by Community Partnership
PRATTVILLE, AUTAUGA COUNTY, AL — September 2, 2026
Central Alabama Community College (CACC) is building extraordinary momentum at its Prattville Campus through unprecedented enrollment growth, expanded academic and workforce programs, and new facility investments.
Since opening its permanent Prattville Campus in 2022, CACC has experienced a 470% increase in enrollment. Campus employee salaries have increased from $300,113 to more than $2 million. CACC has invested $20.2 million in the Prattville Campus, with an additional $24.5 million planned for 2026–27, bringing the total capital investment to approximately $44.7 million by the end of 2027.
This growth and local economic impact have been supported by the Prattville City Council and Autauga County Commission, whose commitments have helped strengthen CACC’s educational and workforce mission throughout the community.
“The success of the Prattville Campus is an incredible example of what can happen when a community invests in education and works together,” said CACC President Jeff Lynn. “We are grateful to the Prattville City Council and the Autauga County Commission for their commitment to our students, our workforce, and the future of this region.”
Autauga County Commission Chairman Jay Thompson emphasized the importance of the partnership and the Commission’s continued commitment to education:
“Education is a top priority for the Autauga County Commission because it is the foundation for opportunity, workforce readiness and long-term economic growth. The remarkable success of CACC’s Prattville Campus demonstrates what can happen when community partners come together with a shared vision. Our investment in CACC is an investment in our students, our employers and the future of Autauga County, and we are proud to be part of its continued growth.”
New Programs
CACC has recently expanded its Information Technology programs, including Intel AI courses, cybersecurity and Computer Information Science degree programs. Students can now earn an associate degree in Information Technology that can transfer to a four-year institution. The College is also seeking approval for what would be Alabama’s first two-year degree programs in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The Prattville Campus has expanded its manufacturing programs to include Welding, Industrial Electronics, Machining, Programmable Logic Control (PLC), Integrated Manufacturing Automation and Industrial Automation Technology. The Autauga County Technology Center has also expanded its welding course offerings and added Industrial Electronics, nursing apprenticeships and the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program.
FAME launched with eight local industry partners and is expected to add another cohort in 2027, allowing students to attend CACC while working for participating manufacturers.
CACC’s Prattville Campus has added healthcare programs, including Licensed Practical Nursing, Medical Assisting Technology, Phlebotomy and Emergency Medical Services. New academic offerings include physics, chemistry, biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, astronomy, calculus and mathematics. The campus also provides more than 80 free, short-term workforce education programs through CACC’s Skills for Success initiative.
The campus serves as a hub for many community events. Since 2023, CACC has partnered with the Autauga County Board of Education to provide monthly STEM camps. Other activities include regular business and industry meetings with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, Prattville Pops rehearsals, local voting, hiring fairs, 4-H events, museum exhibits and Church of the Highlands worship services.
New CACC athletic programs have also found a home in the Prattville area. Campus programs include men’s and women’s tennis, which began in 2024; women’s volleyball, beginning in 2026; and men’s and women’s cross country and women’s flag football, beginning in 2027. Annual investments in student-athlete scholarships for these Prattville programs have nearly tripled since 2024 as the campus has grown.
Looking Ahead
CACC is currently constructing a state-of-the-art Center of Excellence, scheduled to open in summer 2027. The facility will serve as a gateway to Prattville along I-65 and position the campus as a leader in workforce and academic programs.
CACC looks forward to continuing its partnerships with the Prattville City Council, Autauga County Commission, Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce, local industries and economic development organizations to expand programs, attract students, support employers and strengthen the local economy.
“The investment in CACC is an investment in Prattville and Autauga County,” added President Lynn. “Together, we are building a regional hub for education that will serve this community for generations.”
The CACC Prattville Campus is located at 1320 Old Rdg Rd E, Prattville, AL 36066. For more information call (334) 595-6646.
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