Wiregrass Workforce: Our people are our best asset
A workforce known for reliability and trust combined with strong partnerships between industry and education creates a prime environment for business growth and development in the Wiregrass Region.
33,176
Civilian Labor Force
Coffee & Geneva Counties | 2023
163,899
Civilian Labor Force
Southeast Alabama Region 6 | 2024
Alabama Department of Labor Profiles by County
Alabama Aviation College:
A premier asset to our aviation sector and other industries
Alabama Aviation College, part of Enterprise State Community College, features programs in aircraft maintenance and avionics technology, teaching skill sets that transfer directly to our region’s strong aviation sector as well as other industries. Neighboring Dale County also is home to Fort Rucker and the Aviation Center of Excellence.
Alabama Aviation College offers programs for:
- Aviation Maintenance Technology
- Avionics
- Mechatronics
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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AIDT, a nationally recognized statewide workforce development agency, provides customized, job-specific technical training at no cost to employers or trainees.
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Alabama Technology Network, part of the Alabama Community College System, leverages educational centers statewide to provide workforce training, technical assistance, and engineering services.
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Enterprise State Community College offer high-quality academic studies and more than a dozen career tech programs for high-demand industry sectors.
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Wallace Community College’s dozens of educational offerings include many career technical training options, along with several fast-track workforce development programs.