Ready to Work is one of several of Alabama’s community college free training programs that prepares adults with the skills they need to get hired. The focus of RTW is to make sure future workers have the basic, entry-level skills they need to succeed in working at most of Alabama’s businesses and industries.

RTW participants take classes online through our colleges within six self-paced modules. Each module has an assessment. We provide a participant guide inside each lesson that helps you prepare for the lesson.

What participants can gain:

Employers trust our colleges’ credentials. These are the credentials RTW participants gain after completing the program:

• ACT’s National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• Alabama Certified Worker Certificate (AWC)
• One free college course (up to 4 credit hours)

In addition to credentials, participants gain support, build confidence, improve their opportunities, and get access to ongoing skill upgrades and lifelong learning.

Get started

New! Students at Coastal, Enterprise State, Jefferson State, Lawson State and Shelton State can now participate in JumpStart AL. JumpStartAL is a new and exciting VR-based education and training program designed to develop Alabama’s next generation of skilled labor. Alabama’s community college students at our five pilot colleges will be able to engage in the program through Ready to Work. Click this link to find out more about specific offerings near you.

If you’re looking for work in Alabama, it’s a good idea to get started with RTW today. Here is the portal to workforce training and materials. If you would like to enter a program: click on this link to fill out the form and an instructor will contact you regarding enrollment.

If you’re already an RTW student who started training, e-mail your Ready to Work instructor for access.

MSSC

Have you thought about making good money on a production line? What about robotics or other careers that require advanced computer skills? MSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) is the smart start to get to the job that you want.

Get certification in less than two months for a job with a good income. The four to six-week Certified Production Technician (CPT) program through MSSC awards certificates in Safety, Quality Practices & Measurement, Manufacturing Processes & Production, and Maintenance Awareness and Green Production. Do these sound like skills that you need? Call your local Adult Education program to get started today.

Student Resources
Low Cost/Free Internet Providers

Instructional References
ACT WorkKeys Curriculum Instructions
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructional Delivery Guidance and Options
Online RTW Check list
Operational Continuity Plan MEMO #2020EXE026
Ready To Work Hybrid Program
Ready To Work Instructor Guide Online
Sample Weekly Activity Log

Marketing
Ready To Work Marketing Toolkit
Example brochure for Ready To Work