How We Support
Economic Development
Economic Development Support
Serve as a key resource for economic development
partners—including site selection consultants,
The Alabama Department of Commerce, local and regional economic, and utility providers
development organizations—by supporting projects with
up-to-date community college data, program offerings, and
labor shed insights to inform project-specific Requests for
Information (RFIs), site visits, and talent recruitment,
development, and retention efforts.
Targeted Industry Sectors
Offer customized marketing materials that highlight career
pathways and industry-recognized credentials tailored to
targeted industry sectors.
Talent Alignment & Development
Partner with statewide economic development leaders to
anticipate workforce needs and identify opportunities—aligned
with active projects and target industry sectors—to evolve and
expand programming accordingly.
Professional Development Programming
Lead professional development initiatives designed to
strengthen collaboration, enhance communication, and build
shared understanding between community colleges and economic
development agencies.
