Workforce Development
& Career Pathways

Research examining how education connects students to postsecondary credentials, careers, and
economic mobility. Topics include Pell Grant access, college affordability, career pathways, apprenticeship,
workforce training, and the alignment of education with the needs of Alabama’s economy.

Workforce Development & Career Pathways

Focus Areas

Transfer & Degree Completion

Smoothing two-year to four-year pathways and completion.

Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning

Connecting education, employers, and career pathways through apprenticeship and work-based learning.

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Labor Force Participation

Examining employment gaps and who is left out of work.

Industry & Regional Economies

Connecting manufacturing and emerging sectors to local talent.

Training & Credentials

Aligning workforce training with credentials employers value.

EPC Contributions

Driving Regional Innovation through Vehicle Electrification

The Most Comprehensive Workforce Development Effort in West Alabama This Century

The Alabama Apprenticeship Dashboard

One of the first of its kind, this dashboard provides a diverse set of stakeholders with a one-stop-shop to explore current registered apprenticeships at the state level.

Alabama Transfers

Alabama Transfers is powered by the Alabama General Studies Committee (AGSC) and Statewide Transfer & Articulation Reporting System (STARS), and developed in partnership with the Education Policy Center at The University of Alabama.