With twenty-four (24) community colleges scattered across the State, the Alabama Community College System is ideally situated to cultivate talent across diverse industry sectors. By utilizing a variety of enrollment options—including dual enrollment, non-credit courses, short certificates, associate degrees, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning models —community colleges are aligning talent development with the demands of industry.

• Support economic development projects by providing up-to-date community college data and program offerings within the labor shed to assist with project-specific Requests for Information (RFIs) and site visits.
• Serve as a vital resource for a wide range of economic development partners, including site selection consultants, the Alabama Department of Commerce, utility providers, local economic development authorities, and other key stakeholders as it relates to talent recruitment, development and retention.
• Create customized marketing materials that highlight career pathways and industry-recognized credentials aligned with targeted industry sectors.
• Cultivate and strengthen partnerships with statewide stakeholders while identifying funding opportunities that enable community colleges to develop or enhance programs aligned with local and state industry priorities.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance collaboration, communication, and understanding between community college staff and economic development agencies.