Our excellent education infrastructure and collaborative partnerships create competent, ready-to-work employees.

Tapping into our talent pool truly is a wise move. Home to Tier 1 research university The University of Alabama, private liberal arts school Stillman College, and Shelton State Community College, Tuscaloosa County can leverage a dynamic learning atmosphere with effective state and regional workforce training programs to provide the right people for the jobs.

Tuscaloosa County Workforce Stats

236,780

Population

103,432

Total
Labor Force

44,000+

Total Higher Education
Student Enrollment

10,676

Students Graduated College
in Tuscaloosa in 2019

17%

Growth in College Graduates
Annually 2014-2019

89.6%

Residents Highest Level of Education Achieved is High School or Equivalent Degree

Sources: TCEDA, Stats America

Tuscaloosa County Labor Market Data

For more detailed labor market data, visit the Tuscaloosa County Profile compiled by the Alabama Department of Labor.

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Partnerships in Workforce Development

Imagine attending a half-hour meeting and leaving with support from over 15 agencies and education institutions. That’s the incredible advantage of Tuscaloosa County being a part of West AlabamaWorks, a workforce development organization that seamlessly connects government, education and private sector partners throughout our nine-county region.

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Higher Education

The University of Alabama

9,708 graduates in 2019
Almost 800 National Merit Scholars currently enrolled
Tier 1 Research University

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Stillman College

Undergraduate population of 1,075
Among “15 Most Wired College Campuses,” U.S. News & World Report
Noted for outstanding programs in biological sciences, business administration and teacher education

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Shelton State Community College

852 graduates in 2019
Dozens of academic, health service and technical programs
Customized workforce development programs

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Other Workforce Training Resources

AIDT

Alabama Industrial Development Training is a nationally renowned state agency that provides no-cost services to employers and trainees that enhance career technical program offerings at the state’s community and technical colleges, including:

Recruiting, assessing, and training potential and existing employees
Certified manager, supervisory, and team leadership training and development
On-the-job training and training facilities, including 38 Mobile Training Units
Assisting with safety compliance, maintenance, continuous improvement/process improvement

Public Schools & Career Tech Centers

Our city and county school systems provide specialized technical training and other career education opportunities. These include:

Tuscaloosa City Schools and the Tuscaloosa County School District offer technical and career education as part of their standard curriculum.
Tuscaloosa Career & Technology Academy, part of Tuscaloosa City Schools, offers instruction in 17 career pathways at its $23-million facility.
The Bill Taylor Institute, a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. and AIDT, offers high school and community apprenticeship courses.

Alabama Technology Network

Alabama Technology Network, part of the Alabama Community College System, is ISO 9001:2008 Certified and connects industry leaders with government and education resources to provide workforce training, technical assistance, and engineering services to existing workers in the following areas:

Continuous improvement
Environmental health & safety
Food safety
Industrial maintenance & technology
Leadership management and development