Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT) Mission: Mission of AIDT is to provide quality workforce development for Alabama's new and existing businesses, and to expand the opportunities of its citizens through the jobs these businesses create. AIDT, an institute of the State's Department of Postsecondary Education, encourages economic development through job‐specific training. Training services are offered in many areas, and are free of charge to new and expanding businesses throughout the State. Website: http://www.aidt.edu Contact Information: Ronnie Smith, Assistant Director North Alabama rsmith@aidt.edu 2903 Wall Triana Hwy., Suite 1 Huntsville, Alabama 35824‐1537 Phone: 256.461.7550 Program/Services: Pre‐Employment Selection and Training: Through their pre‐employment services, AIDT is able to evaluate and enhance employee skills through job‐specific training. Employers have the opportunity to observe candidates in a simulated work environment where attitudes and interpersonal skills are put to the test. Quality workforce development requires a quick and complete response. AIDT training is specifically designed for each company's job requirements and start‐up schedule. Based on job specifications, AIDT works with employers to define curricula, required skills and abilities for each job to set the training schedule and evaluation process, and to determine staff and equipment needs for training. AIDT provides comprehensive design and development of training manuals, corporate and process training videos, multimedia presentations, as well as printing and distribution services. They design and build specialized training systems, as well as provide on‐site setup and maintenance of all training hardware and materials. In addition, AIDT's financial infrastructure allows flexibility to make things happen—fast and efficiently. They assist in recruiting candidates who meet companies’ unique requirements for employment. Their detailed screening process is designed to seek the most highly qualified candidates available. Training can be conducted at a plant, at one of AIDT's three training centers located in Huntsville, Montgomery and Mobile, at leased facilities, or in one of AIDT's mobile training units that can be trucked to a plant site. Any of these locations, including the mobile units, can be customized with the equipment and training materials to meet needs for classroom and hands‐on training. Other facilities are arranged as needed. Just as each company is unique in its products and processes, so is AIDT’s selection and training system. But there is one common thread: The desire and need for a skilled workforce that produces results. Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide
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Morgan County Workforce Development Resource Guide Related Services: Project Management Total Project Responsibility Needs Analysis Job/Task Analysis Lead‐Time Planning Instructor Contracting Resource Allocation Project Support Services Training Equipment Procurement Training Systems Design and Production Expendable Materials Tools Vendor Scheduling Safety Assessments Maintenance Assessments Facilities Set‐up Mobile Training Units Design and Construction Transportation and Placement Media Support Services Training Manual Development, Design and Production Training Video Design and Production Graphic Design Foreign Language Translations Printing Production Recruitment Advertising/Media Buying
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Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: New and Expanding industries hiring more than ten people. Employers must also pay a minimum hourly wage of $10.00.
AIDT EXtra: EXtends Training and Recruitment for Alabama Employers and provides assistance, accessories and advice to help businesses recruit, assess, train and enhance the workforce needed for today’s changing market. AIDT EXtra services include the development of: Employee Recruitment Ads, Train‐the‐Trainer Manual, Principles of Daily Success, Performance Assessment Program, Comprehensive and Illustrated Trainee Manuals and Workbooks, Multimedia Instructor Guides and Training Aids, and Videographic company information including policies, production processes, step‐by‐ step procedures and operational instructions. Manuals and instructor guides provide a range of skill building topics, such as basic math, safety, precision measurement, quality control, team building, and other topics requested by each company. Manuals also include company‐specific information such as production process details, standard operating instructions, or step‐by‐step machine operation instructions. Training materials provide information trainees and employees need for comprehension and performance. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: AIDT EXtra is tailored towards companies that do not traditionally qualify for AIDT services encompassed in Pre‐Employment Selection and Training. Contact the AIDT Huntsville Center to see if your company qualifies.
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Leadership Training: 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. Basic Computer Skills I is an eight hour class that is open to anyone high school age or above. The goal of this class is to provide beginning instruction in the use of Windows XP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: For employer specific training, new and expanding industries meeting the pre‐employment screening and training guidelines qualify. However, classes are arranged through Morgan County Economic Development Association and are offered free of charge to all industries for Leadership I. AIDT also teaches multiple industry participant classes free of charge for both Leadership I and Leadership II. Basic Computer Skills is free to anyone high school age.
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Interview T.I.P.S. (Training to Improve Presentation Skills): This class prepares job seekers to submit correct applications, demonstrate confidence, and improve communication skills with mock interviews and proper interview follow‐up. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Interview T.I.P.S. is available at no cost for job seekers, high school and above. Maintenance/Safety Assessment: AIDT provides the answers before you hire, promote, and train maintenance personnel. AIDT’s comprehensive, full day Industrial Maintenance Technician Assessment Program (IMTAP) will put your candidates through their paces to give you the information you need. AIDT uses a proven battery of written and practical tests to make certain that what you see is what you get, and what you get is productivity. You provide them with the candidates’ contact information, and they handle the rest. AIDT schedules, administers, and scores the assessment. Depending on your candidate’s availability, they have the final report in your hands in as little as one week. They continuously refine and adjust the assessment’s methodology to stay current with technology, and candidates are only assessed on the skills you require. AIDT also works with you to develop customized assessment tools to address your unique maintenance requirements. o Who Qualifies for these Services or Funds?: Maintenance/Safety Assessment is provided for companies that meet AIDT project requirements.
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