Workforce Skills Training

I need to upgrade the skills of my workforce.

Workforce development is one of the key areas that Alabama really focuses on. There are workforce skills training and workforce recruitment programs available from state-level and local organizations. The following are the main workforce development programs available in Decatur and Morgan County..

Funding for Incumbent Worker and OJT Training

The Decatur Career Center provides avenues to secure funding for training workers:

  • WIA On-The-Job Training (OJT) Program
    This program gives individuals an opportunity to learn job skills and allows employers to train new employees while saving money on training costs. During this program you will work with a service representative to develop a training program that defines the training objectives and goals of the trainee(s). You make all of the hiring decisions and tailor all training to meet your needs. You may receive up to 50% reimbursement of hourly wages to pay a trainee. This reimbursement serves as an incentive to encourage employers to hire individuals who do not have all of the required skills for a particular job.
  • WIA Incumbent Worker Training Program
    If your company is struggling to remain competitive in the global market, you may be able to take advantage of the WIA incumbent worker training program. This program provides funding for customized employee training to upgrade the work skills of current full-time, permanent employees. Businesses may use public or private training depending on the nature of the training.

For more information and to see if your company qualifies for these programs, contact Venessa Edmonds, Career Center Specialist for Business services at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256.350.6500. Information about these programs can also be found on the Decatur Career Center section of the Resource Guide.


Safety Training

Leadership Training
  • AIDT Leadership Training
    Morgan County Economic Development Association offers AIDT Leadership Training free to area industries at least twice each year. For more information, contact Mary Ila Ward at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 256.353.1213.
    • Leadership Skills I is the recommended first course for first-line, team leads, and/or new supervisors. There is a comprehensive test given after the class. If passed, the exam offers the credential of “AIDT Certified Leader I”. The class is offered in a two-day format.
    • Leadership Skills II is a follow-up course to Leadership Skills I, and includes more advanced topics of supervision. A test is also given with credentialing if passed; it is also offered in a two-day format.
  • Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Programs
    The Chamber of Commerce offers two business leadership training programs. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website, for more information about their leadership programs or see the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce section of the Resource Guide.
  • Other Leadership Training Programs
    Other area leadership training programs are offered through local colleges and associations, as well as through statewide programs. See the Resource Guide Matrix to find other area leadership programs.

    See the Resource Guide for more information about Leadership Training programs from:

Computer Training

Computer skills training is offered through a variety of service provides at a variety of levels.