Training and Education

Led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) a major research university, the area offers award winning and nationally recognized programs in medicine, law, engineering, pharmacy, liberal arts, and business.  The unique services of Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) are also available to a firm moving or expanding into the Birmingham area.


AIDT - Often touted as the best program of its kind in the U.S., AIDT can offer pre-employment recruiting, screening, testing and training to the client's specifications.  All at no cost to the company.


Post Secondary Education -  Educational opportunities abound in the Birmingham area with 10 four-year colleges and universities and 7 two-year technical and community colleges within an hour's drive.  The 72,000 students enrolled in these institutions also provide an excellent source of part-time or shift workers.