ALABAMA STRONG INITIATIVE
WE TRAIN. YOU HIRE. IT’S THAT SIMPLE.
Thousands of jobs are available in Alabama’s automotive manufacturing industry and the ACCS is helping increase qualified candidates through the Alabama STRONG initiative. Community colleges in 10 counties are offering nationally recognized, industry-endorsed certifications that offer both entry-level and incumbent workers the opportunity to demonstrate they have the skills needed for today’s technology-intensive workplace.
Alabama Career Essentials
Alabama’s Career Essentials program provides a career pathway for individuals with limited
employment experience. Alabama’s Career Essentials workplace environment provides trainees the entry-level skills required for employment with most businesses and industries in Alabama.
The Alabama Career Essentials curriculum consists of 6 training modules. Certificates awarded are:
- National Career Readiness Certificate – issued by ACT
- Alabama Certified Work Certificate – issued by AIDT
We’re Here to Help
Community colleges in the 10-county Alabama STRONG service area are ready to help address your workforce needs.
Bevill State Community College
Steve Lolley, ARC AL STRONG College Coordinator
Office: 800-648-3271, Ext. 4713
Cell: 205-495-2117
Email: [email protected]
Alabama Career Essentials training is provided by the Alabama STRONG project, a $3.5 million workforce initiative equally funded by the Alabama Community College System and the Appalachian Regional Commission.