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Workforce Development Division

Workforce Development

The Workforce Development Division of the Economic Development Department was formed in 2002 after two and a half years of workforce research with a mission to address the challenge of a skilled workforce in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment. The division continually analyzes the current status of the area's workforce, makes educated decisions concerning future workforce needs, provides assistance in recruitment of new industry, and recruits, screens, interviews, and trains labor for both new and existing companies. The division also organizes and manages job-specific training for area industry through the Auburn Training Connection (ATC).

Auburn Training Connection

The Auburn Training Connection (ATC) is a unique partnership among Auburn area industry, Auburn University, Auburn City Schools, the City of Auburn, and the Industrial Development Board of the City of Auburn. ATC was established as a non-profit corporation in 2000. The ATC board is made up of three representatives from local industry, two government officials, and two education officials. ATC programs include:

Ongoing training tailored specific to the needs of local industry
Auburn High School's Career Technical Education curriculum
Skill sets taught in high school program are defined by area industry
Dual credit courses (college credit for high school courses)
Industrial Systems and Maintenance Program
Annual Summer Manufacturing Academy (for incoming 9th graders)

The Auburn Training Connection meets on the third Thursday of each month. If you are interested in joining the ATC, or you would like to submit an agenda item for an upcoming ATC meeting, please e-mail Cary Cox.