Greene County, Alabama has the capable and motivated workforce necessary for any business to succeed. As is common for any rural area, the labor pool is accustomed to commuting relatively long distances to work. The following figures give a more accurate analysis of the labor pool by extending the geographic range beyond the county borders.
Population
|
County |
20-Mile Radius |
50-Mile Radius |
|
| 2010 Census: |
9,045 |
22,464 |
323,479 |
| 2013 Estimate: |
8,768 |
21,701 |
323,796 |
| 2013 Est. Median Household Income: |
24,013 |
29,785 |
36,930 |
| 2013 Est. Median Age: |
41 |
40 |
35 |
Source: Nielsen; U.S. Census Bureau
Population by Age (Nielsen 2013 Estimates)
|
County |
20-Mile Radius |
50-Mile Radius |
|
| Age 15 – 17 |
379 |
979 |
12,243 |
| Age 18 – 20 |
418 |
977 |
24,057 |
| Age 21 – 24 |
453 |
1,123 |
26,666 |
| Age 25 – 34 |
918 |
2,389 |
42,214 |
| Age 35 – 44 |
852 |
2,393 |
37,554 |
| Age 45 – 54 |
1,176 |
3,037 |
40,083 |
| Age 55 – 64 |
1,375 |
3,157 |
38,647 |
To view a full State of the Workforce report, produced annually by The University of Alabama’s Center for Economic Development, click here.
Workforce Training
Our population consists of many skilled workers ready to work or to be trained by one of the state’s award winning workforce training programs.
Alabama Industrial Development Training
AIDT, a division of the Alabama Department of Commerce, encourages economic development through job-specific training. Training services are offered in many areas, at no cost, to new and expanding businesses throughout the State. Job-specific pre-employment and on-the-job training programs are provided through a full range of customized technical training
See more at: www.aidt.edu
Alabama Technology Network
ATN provides what amounts to an in-house business consulting team by pooling resources of universities and colleges and linking them with business and government.
ATN interconnects two-year colleges, the University of Alabama System, Auburn University and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, one of the state’s main economic development organizations. These collectively provide innovative technical assistance and training to continually improve productivity and profitability.
See more at: www.atn.org
The University of West Alabama
The Workforce Development program seeks to assist the community in producing a competitive workforce through regional partnerships that connect business and industry constituents with a qualified and dependable workforce.
See more at: www.uwa.edu/workforce_development.aspx
Alabama Community College System-Workforce Development Division
The name “Workforce Development Division” implies the important task of this organization within Alabama Community College System. The WDD is charged with creating a system responsive to employers and job-seekers alike. Workforce training needs are determined and prioritized via 10 regional Workforce Development Councils across Alabama.
As the economic engine for state workforce development activities, the WDD provides a wide range of career-technical courses and short-term training for job-specific certifications.
Shelton State Community College
The West Alabama Center for Workforce Development provides employer-driven workforce services designed to prepare Alabama’s citizens to be productive members of a World Class Workforce. We offer world-class training programs, state of the art facilities, and a team of experienced professionals to meet your training needs.
See more at: www.sheltonstate.edu/community_corporate_education/workforce_development_center.aspx
To learn more about the local workforce and training programs please contact us: (205) 372-9769
