About Apprenticeship West Alabama
Apprenticeship West Alabama is a partnership between education, business & industry, and the regional workforce development system (West Alabama Works) to build a workforce pipeline that will create opportunity and a better future for everyone. With a current shortfall of more than 5,000 qualified trained workers in our region, and the expectation that the gap will increase to more than 20,000 by 2030, Apprenticeship West Alabama is committed to leading our region to innovative and cost-effective solutions that will strengthen our educational and workforce systems, while enhancing the bottom line for business & industry.
“Apprenticeships are a key component of the workforce pipeline, helping to develop skilled workers by offering great training. By giving our citizens these types of opportunities, we are enhancing our community and its people.”
Donny JonesDirector, West AlabamaWorks!
“Apprenticeships are an important part of our workforce development efforts at Phifer Incorporated. Our programs allow both new hires and incumbent workers the opportunity to learn valuable job skills for new positions and to be paid for that training.”
Russell DuBoseHuman Resources Director, Phifer Inc.
“Apprenticeships give our students the opportunity to put their Career Technical Education hands-on training to work. Paid work. Valuable work. Important work. Apprenticeships have the potential to change lives.”
Mike Daria, Ed. D.Superintendent, Tuscaloosa City Schools
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeship West Alabama offers individuals seeking a career path in high demand jobs throughout the region the chance to gain experience and skills while earning a paycheck, all the while building a better future. AWA offers business & industry the chance to build a stronger, better trained workforce for today and tomorrow. There are ongoing opportunities available in health care, construction, advanced manufacturing, hospitality, and other industries.
Benefits for Apprentices and Employers
For Apprentices
Enhance employability by increasing skills.
Earn valuable industry recognized credentials.
High School completion is a requirement of the program.
For Employers
Build crucial recruitment pipelines.
Decrease costly turnover.
Build a more trained and skilled workforce.
Qualify for tax breaks and additional funding to supplement costs.
