Determined and dedicated.
A workforce ready for all your needs.
Alabama is constantly building talent. Our industry-aligned programs equip workers with the skills needed to succeed in every industry. From workforce training centers to community colleges and four-year institutions, Alabama’s talent pipeline has a proven track record across sectors. And through collaborative, customizable programs, employers can find the skilled workforce they need to grow.
5.2M+
Population
2.3M+
Labor force
225K+
jobs added since 2020
83K+
graduates statewide annually
Workforce Pipeline
Stage 01 / 06
K-12 Educational System
750K
students statewide
130+
local school systems
Alabama’s K–12 system is overseen by the Alabama State Department of Education and includes more than 130 local school systems and over 1,500 public schools, serving approximately 750,000 students statewide.
Stage 02 / 06
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Developing the Future
Alabama is building a foundation of additive manufacturing, electronics, industrial maintenance, robotics and automation, and other programs for the modern workforce.
Stage 03 / 06
Community Colleges
24
colleges
182K
students, 2025
600+
employer partners
Stage 04 / 06
Four-Year Institutions
A Trained Talent Pipeline
Alabama’s four-year universities and colleges produce a skilled talent pipeline in engineering, research, healthcare, cybersecurity, aerospace and advanced manufacturing.
Stage 05 / 06
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
Hands-on Training
AIDT offers no-cost training to employers or trainees. Services range from pre-employment and post-employment assistance, maintenance assessments, safety assistance and training, leadership development, and more.
Stage 06 / 06
Alabama Training Network (ATN)
Your Industry Partner
ATN gives expanding and relocating companies a local, partner that can help assess needs, solve production challenges, train employees, implement quality systems, adopt new technologies and strengthen supplier networks.
Education & Accreditation
K–12 Education System
The Alabama State Department of Education oversees our state’s K-12 system, which includes more than 130 local school systems and over 1,500 public schools. Our K-12 schools serve around 750,000 students statewide. With strengths in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and industry-led workforce training pathways, Alabama is at the forefront of workforce readiness—from initial inspiration to employment.
Two-Year Colleges
The Alabama Community College System delivers world-class, affordable workforce training that prepares talent with the technical expertise, academic foundation and professional skills employers need to compete globally. Through close collaboration with industry partners, each college collaborates directly with employers to develop customized training programs that align with regional workforce demands and produce job-ready talent for Alabama’s growing economy.
Four-Year Institutions
Alabama’s four-year universities and colleges produce a highly skilled talent pipeline in engineering, research, healthcare, cybersecurity, aerospace and advanced manufacturing, anchored by nationally recognized institutions. The state’s unique combination of world-class STEM assets and university-industry collaboration creates an environment well suited to support innovation-driven companies and the advanced production operations of tomorrow.
Training
Workforce Training and Upskilling Partners
Alabama’s skilled workers have a work ethic like no other, and thanks to the state’s nationally recognized workforce development programs, those workers access the training they need to grow their skills even more. It’s a win-win: workers can find high-quality jobs and careers, and employers can hire and retain the skilled workers they need to sustain and grow their operations.
AIDT
Best-in-class workforce training.
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) is one of the top workforce training agencies in the nation. Established in 1971, AIDT has assisted more than 5,500 companies, providing value-added services for new and expanding businesses and employees in Alabama. With this innovative training program, businesses tap into unparalleled workforce development—all while our state’s citizens enjoy access to expanded employment opportunities.
AIDT is also the first state workforce training organization to earn the ISO 9001 international certification for its quality management system.
For qualifying projects, AIDT training is provided at no cost to employers or trainees, and services include pre- and post-employment assistance, maintenance assessments, safety assistance and training, and leadership development.
Employers trusting AIDT
Alabama Training Network
Your workforce partner.
The Alabama Training Network (ATN) gives expanding and relocating companies a local hands-on partner who can help assess needs, solve production challenges, train employees, implement quality systems, adopt new technologies and strengthen supplier netwrks. With a presence serving all 67 counties, ATN helps ensure our state’s workforce and manufacturers are ready today and improving for tomorrow’s advanced manufacturing and STEM-driven industry.
Get Started
What are you waiting for?
Our Recruitment and Retention office is ready to help you navigate the process of expanding or starting your business in our state—from start to finish.
Why Alabama?
You can make it here in Alabama.
Alabama is a state of makers, builders and doers. So, whatever you make or build, you can do it in Alabama. We’re a launching point for aerospace, aviation and defense. A leader in automotive production. A home for startups, technology and research breakthroughs. And drawing on our manufacturing roots, we’re helping to usher in the industrial evolution in America.
Quality of Life
There’s more to life in Alabama than just work. Here, you’ll find a low cost of living with a high-value life. Living in Alabama means stepping into a world of new, daily adventures. From beaches and national forests to world-class universities and legendary sports, living here is as sweet as it gets.
Business Climate
Alabama is built for business. Centrally located in the fast-growing American South, our state combines a competitive environment with a pro-business mindset. Whether you’re investing, launching, relocating or expanding, you will find the momentum you need to thrive.
Tax Incentives & Grants
Alabama’s business approach offers global companies incentives, tax benefits, a skilled workforce, ideal site locations and excellent real estate options. Our state’s low taxes, affordable utilities and reasonable cost of living help you boost profits and ensure your dollars go further.
Workforce
Alabama’s workforce is a major attraction for businesses worldwide. AIDT, our state’s nation-leading workforce development agency, has powered giants like Mercedes-Benz and Airbus. By pairing workforce training with strong university pipelines, we deliver a skilled workforce ready for every industry.
Site Search
Your next big move starts on Southern ground. With Alabama’s diverse inventory of prepared sites and available quality buildings, our state is ready to welcome your next project. Whatever you require, we have the space and infrastructure to get you operational—fast.
Contact a Project Manager
Our Business Development Division seeks corporate investors, promotes global expansion for local companies and collaborates with stakeholders to accelerate statewide growth. Connect with a project manager today to see how your new or expanding company could thrive in Alabama.