60+ great job training courses for in-demand careers in Alabama

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Picture a better paycheck, work you’re proud of and a respected professional credential in an industry full of open jobs.

Now, meet the statewide organization that can align you with job training to make all of this a reality, fast: the ACCS Innovation Center, or “the IC” for short.

This workforce accelerator connects Alabamians to high-quality training for in-demand jobs, closing the gap between businesses and communities that need great people eager to learn, work and thrive.

If that’s you, and you’ve been waiting for the right time to level up, read on to learn about this opportunity, including many no-cost options.

Job training developed by the ACCS Innovation Center

A common myth is that you need to spend years earning a degree, or even move elsewhere, to find the best career opportunities and thrive.

Over 65,000 Alabamians can tell you otherwise, having already discovered a faster path to better jobs with workforce training and education through the IC and Alabama’s community colleges.

Here’s how it works: Alabama employers are actively hiring across many industries that require specific skill sets. IC leaders stay aware of those needs while connecting individuals and businesses to specialized training at the state’s community colleges.

The IC offers the following workforce development programs:

• 59 Skills for Success courses
• 16 new SFS courses coming soon

👉 See all job training courses on the IC website TrainForAlabama.com.

IC success stories

“Before Skills for Success, I wasn’t sure how to move forward in a new career path. The training gave me more than technical knowledge. It gave me the skills, confidence and hope I needed to step into a stable industry with real opportunity for growth. That experience led directly to my job with Uniti Fiber and changed both my career and my outlook on life.”
_{Ryan Ales, IC Skills for Success trainee through Coastal Alabama Community College}

Click the links below for more success stories from the IC Skills for Success program, listed by training area:

• Fiber optic technicians
• Heavy equipment operators
• Food + beverage roles
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) drivers 

👉 See even more success stories about the Skills for Success program.

IC programs + what they do

ACCS IC Chief of Operations Julie Frizzell shared more details about each of the IC’s four active pathways for growth:

• Skills for Success, the flagship program, trains Alabamians for in-demand careers through the state’s community colleges
• Navigate programming enhances life skills and career exploration opportunities for individuals
• RAISE allows for employers to upskill their teams through an IC collaboration with the Alabama Training Network
• State partnerships strengthen the agencies serving our great state, such as the Alabama League of Municipalities

“Every training we build, especially Skills for Success, is custom-developed with business and industry leaders across the state. All of our programs come back to one singular mission: connecting Alabamians with the opportunities they need to thrive.”
_{Julie Frizzell, ACCS IC Chief of Operations}

Learn more about ACCS IC and explore program areas and courses at TrainForAlabama.com.

How to connect with the ACCS Innovation Center

Getting started with ACCS IC programs is easy, whether you’re:

• A student or adult learner interested in free job training options
• A school administrator or teacher looking for student career training 
• A business or industry leader seeking workforce training 

Simply go to TrainForAlabama.com, look for the prompt that says “I am a …” + select your scenario from the dropdown options to take the next big step.

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