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.

Workforce Programs

Good Jobs Workforce Partner Accelerator

The Birmingham Workforce Partner Accelerator is a 6-month accelerator program delivered by the City of Birmingham’s Department of Innovation & Economic 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.