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Bridging Growth: Workforce and Economic Development in Alabama

Bridging Growth: Workforce and Economic Development in Alabama

Update: 2025-09-08
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In Episode 71, hosts Houston Blackwood and Kailah Dozier sit down with Melody Whitten, Chief Economic Development Officer for the Alabama Community College System, for a deep dive into the connection between workforce training and economic growth.Melody shares how her role is designed to bridge the gap between Alabama’s community colleges and industry needs. She highlights how collaboration with economic developers, businesses, and Skills for Success is creating statewide solutions that address real workforce demands.

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Bridging Growth: Workforce and Economic Development in Alabama

Bridging Growth: Workforce and Economic Development in Alabama

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