Workforce & Training
Source: Alabama Department of Labor, 2020-2021 Dallas County, AL Labor Market Information
Workforce Training Resources
Alabama Industrial Development Training
AIDT is an award-winning statewide workforce development resource that provides a wide range of customized technical training programs at no cost to Alabama employers and their trainees. This internationally acclaimed program has trained over 100,000 workers from 800 companies.
Aerospace and Aviation Training
In January 2023, Resicum International announced a planned Aviation Training Academy at Craig Field Airport in Dallas County. Aviation training provided at the Academy will include avionics training, flight training (fixed and rotor wing), and certificate courses for aviation maintenance skill-building. Other nearby aerospace and aviation training centers include:
- Alabama Aviation Center, Ozark, AL: Various aviation programs, including Airframe Technology, Powerplant Technology, and Avionics Technology
- Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL: Aviation/Flight Technology pilot training program
- Enterprise State Community College, Enterprise, AL: Aviation Maintenance Technology program focused on aircraft maintenance and repair
- Auburn University Aviation Center, Auburn, AL: A range of aviation-related programs, including Professional Flight Management, Aviation Management, and Aviation Operations.
Wallace Community College Selma
Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS) in Selma, Alabama offers a range of industrial training programs. Some of the industrial training programs offered by WCCS include Industrial Maintenance, Welding Technology, and Electrical Technology. WCCS is also home to the Alabama Technology Network (ATN) and offers Pre-Employment Training and Incumbent Worker Training.
The Advanced Visualization Center at WCCS
The Advanced Visualization Center at Wallace Community College Selma (WCCS), is a cutting-edge facility equipped with state-of-the-art virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. The center offers a platform for businesses, researchers, and educators to explore complex data, visualize architectural designs, simulate scenarios, and create engaging digital content. With its advanced capabilities, the center promotes enhanced decision-making, improved training methodologies, and enhanced understanding of intricate concepts, serving as a catalyst for technological advancement.