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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
103,432
Labor Force
44,000+
Student Enrollment
10,676
in Tuscaloosa in 2019
17%
Annually 2014-2019
89.6%
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.
Partnerships in Workforce Development
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Higher Education
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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
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