WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

The Birmingham region’s people are its greatest asset. The economic and social well-being of a community’s residents ultimately defines the success of community and economic development efforts. The most effective method for elevating incomes is to elevate education levels.

In today’s increasingly competitive environment for knowledge-intensive jobs, talent development is vital. Workers need to be adequately prepared for the jobs of tomorrow, not simply the jobs of today. To provide the skilled workers that companies are looking for, the Birmingham region is optimizing its education pipeline, while effectively retaining and recruiting talented workers to the region.

Top flight colleges and universities, committed teachers and parents and involved businesses drive the present success and future promise of primary, secondary and higher education in Birmingham.

Consistently strengthening the educational opportunities in the region is a key component of the Birmingham Business Alliance’s workforce development initiatives. Learn more about how the Alliance is expanding our region's pipeline of professionals through OnBoard Birmingham, a dedicated hub for talent attraction, retention and growth.

Onboard BHM is a 6-month program designed for those early in their careers who are new to the area or looking for a deeper connection to their community. It will begin on May 18, 2023, and wrap up in October. Onboard also offers an intern track from May-July for students calling Birmingham home for the summer. The summer programming will end on July 31.

The program will feature exclusive events such as happy hour mixers with relevant young professional groups, tickets to Barons games, service days and educational panels reflecting the region’s culture like food, outdoor activities and civil rights history. Participants will also have access to an exclusive Onboard Slack workspace to interact with other participants.