REGIONAL RURAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

West Alabama Works

This survey is part of a regional effort to better understand workforce needs, barriers, and opportunities across western Alabama. Your responses will help shape a workforce development strategy for the region.

Responses will be anonymous.

INTRODUCTION

West Alabama Works has partnered with Atlas to develop a Rural Workforce Development Strategy that:

Expands training access.
Strengthens regional partnerships.
Increases workforce participation across 20 counties in western Alabama

PROJECT TIMELINE

The planning process will take place over the following timeline:

Stakeholder Engagement: February–May 2026
Regional Assessment: June–July 2026
Rural Workforce Development Strategy: August–September 2026
Funding Resource Roadmap: October–November 2026

PROJECT MANAGER

JAMIE GREENE

Community Development Director

jamie@atlascostudios.com