Workforce and Talent Development
Building a Highly Skilled Workforce
Workforce and Talent Development is committed to building a highly skilled and competitive workforce to support Birmingham’s growing industries. By securing and managing federal grants, we develop programs that enhance job training, education, and career pathways for residents. Our efforts focus on connecting employers with qualified talent, creating opportunities for economic mobility, and addressing the evolving needs of our local economy. Through strategic partnerships with businesses, educational institutions, and community organizations, we are driving workforce innovation to ensure Birmingham remains a hub for talent and opportunity.
Good Jobs
Good Jobs is a FREE healthcare workforce training initiative led by the City of Birmingham.
Reinvest Birmingham
Reinvest Birmingham is a project funded by the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s Recompete Plan, led by the City of Birmingham.
Steel City Leadership Cohort
The Steel City Leadership Cohort™ is a 12-month leadership and HR infrastructure program designed exclusively for Birmingham’s construction-based small businesses ready to grow, lead, and thrive.
Workforce
And Talent Development Team
Sarah Wilson
IEO Deputy Director
Erika M. Dix
Manager of Workforce and Talent Development
Archie Stewart
Reinvest Plan Officer
Department of Innovation and Economic Opportunity
710 North 20th Street, 4th Floor • Birmingham, AL 35203
Phone: (205) 254-2799 • Fax: (205) 254-7741
Email: ieo@birminghamal.gov
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm