Focus Section- August 2008
| “Workforce development is economic development” by Dave Perry | In the Mobile Bay area millions are being invested in facilities and programs that will provide essential training to the expected 6,500 new employees during the next 18 months. More |
| Shipbuilder and University of Mobile collaborate by Dave Perry | Atlantic Marine creates management career path for workers. More |
| Southern hospitality gets a refresher course by Dave Perry | Five Star Southern Hospitality is a workforce development program designed specifically for hospitality and tourism employees. More |
| ITT sets eyes on being major player in area’s future by Dave Perry | ITT's hands-on programs mimic workplace. In 2006 ITT placed 85 % of all their graduates. More |
| Online offers fexibility and broad opportunities by Dave Perry | Columbia Southern offers non-traditional opportunity via Internet. More |
| Workforce Coalitions provide support to area’s growth | These groups partner with secondary and post-secondary education, and possibly other training providers to create programs to meet that industry’s workforce needs. More |
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