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in technology, computer knowledge and employment availability.
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AND TRAINING FOR
EXISTING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY DEPARTMENT Successful completers will receive an “Alabama Certified Worker” Certificate from Training TEBI & Skills
AIDT as well as an Alabama Career Readiness Certificate giving them industry recog-
nized credentials to compete for jobs in today’s competitive market.
The Workforce Solutions and Training for Existing Business and Industry (TEBI) and
Workforce Development Department has a two-fold mission. First, it is set up to use the To qualify for RTW, students must score at or above a level 3 on the pretest section of
resources of the College whenever possible or to bring in resources as needed to assist in Applied Mathematics and Reading for Information utilizing the computer based WIN
the training of local business and industry personnel. This “customized” training is set up software program. These pretests will be administered during the Orientation Session.
specifically to meet the needs of an individual industry or to meet the needs of a similar Students must also have a high school diploma or GED to enter RTW training. Students
industrial unit within a group of industries. Whatever it takes to enhance the knowledge and not scoring a level 3 on the pretests or having a GED or high school diploma may be
workability for the local industry, SUSCC’s Workforce Solutions and TEBI Department is referred to Southern Union’s Adult Education program until these requirements can
a dedicated partner in conjunction with all the instructional units of the school to enhance be met.
the workforce development process of the community and to continue the economic growth
of our community.

The second part of the Department’s mission is the Skills Training Division. This portion
of the mission is to assist non-credit students acquire skills through short-term training.
The College offers two skills training programs: Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training and
Ready-To-Work. These two programs are explained below:

1. Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training

The SUSCC Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Program is a six-week, highly intensive
occupational training program with the end result being employment in the field. This
is a “Job Oriented” training program. Individuals interested in this program must be
at least 21 years of age and complete the following prior to enrollment: Obtain and
pass a Class “A” CDL physical and drug screen; obtain from the Department of Public
Safety a current motor vehicle report (MVR); and obtain a Class “A” Learner’s Permit.
The individual will be required to provide the Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver Training
Department with copies of the long and short form of the CDL physical, proof of drug
screen passage, original MVR and CDL Learner’s Permit prior to enrollment. All drug
screens and MVRs must be dated within 30 days of class enrollment. Tuition and fees
must be paid prior to the beginning of the class.

2. Ready to Work

The Ready To Work (RTW) program is a non-credit program that provides training in
basic skills and abilities required by most leading businesses and industries in Alabama.
The program is offered at no cost to qualified participants. This program is grant funded
through the Governor’s Office of Workforce Development and offered in partnership
with Southern Union and AIDT. The curriculum was designed by AIDT to build skills
based on demands of local businesses and industries along with the nation-wide growth