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"A recent Pathfinder report shows that we have an under-employed work force throughout the state, says [Steve] Sewell, marketing director for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama].
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Steve Sewell, marketing director for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama: "These companies need to find the work force they need to be successful, and the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) program is one of the best in the nation."Site Selection Magazine, May 2001.
The AIDT (Alabama Industrial Development Training) program has played a key role in preparing GKN [Aerospace] workers.For example, an AIDT team set up a classroom in the plant on short notice and taught laminating and composite work and assembly to the employees.Site Selection Magazine, May 2001.
The Alabama Technology Network (ATN) and the Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) programs provide a wide variety of services to ensure that the work force is well-trained and well-educated for local industries.The ATN is a partnership of the Alabama University System, Auburn University, the EDPA [Economic Development Partnership of Alabama] and select two-year technical colleges."It links the technical colleges with higher education, and it provides both work training support and technology transfer; it's basically problem-solving for business," says [Steve] Sewell, director of marketing with the EDPA].The AIDT,has been rated as one of the top 10 state training initiatives in the country.Established in 1971, the state-run program has trained more than 140,000 workers in more than 100 industries.Site Selection Magazine, May 1999.
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Steve Sewell, marketing director for the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama: "Alabama is very appealing to international firms.They are looking for infrastructure and a state with a business-friendly environment.