Elmore County and its surrounding areas are home to many technical opportunities and training resources for a variety of skill levels.

Trenholm State Technical College
Elmore County Technical Center
Auburn University College of Engineering
Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)
Central Alabama Community College (CACC)

Trenholm State Technical College

Trenholm State Technical College is Elmore County’s local two year technical college. Within their mission, Trenholm Technical College meets two primary needs for Elmore County’s manufacturing workforce by providing highly technical degree programs for students and assisting local employers with “hands on” customized training. Trenholm currently has 1600 students enrolled at its campus and averages a graduating class of 500 students per year that are available to work for Elmore County employers.

Trenholm State Technical College offers 26 degree programs. Some of the programs of study offered are Injection Molding Plastics, CNC Machining, Graphic Communication, Computer Science, Culinary Arts, Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology, Automotive Technology, Electrical Technology, Building Construction Technology, Diesel Mechanics, Welding, Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Office Administration, and more.

Trenholm State offers two extremely unique programs for manufacturers looking for high demand workforce skills such as automotive manufacturing technology and injection molding plastics. Recently, Trenholm State opened the Automotive Manufacturing Technology Center to expose students to the unique environments that are present in an automotive manufacturing facility. Secondly, the Trenholm State campus is the only program in Alabama that develops skills for injection molding plastics equipment as they now have installed injection molding equipment on campus as well as hired an instructor for the program. To find out information about class scheduling and degree programs available please call 334-420-4200.

Elmore County Technical Center

At the Elmore County Technical Center high school students from all Elmore County schools learn skills that can help them enter the workforce after graduation. The departments that are related to manufacturing at the ECTC include: computer science, precision machining, carpentry, welding, and small engines. The ECTC is always interested in customizing technical training that can earn a student a career in a local manufacturing or office facility. The staff at ECTC can assist companies with a variety of needs in worker skills. The Elmore County Economic Development Authority can arrange an appointment with the professional staff at the ECTC as well as a tour of the existing facility in Wetumpka.

A message from Carl Thomas, Director of the Elmore County Technical Center: “The job market of today is searching for those people that have training beyond high school but less than four years of college. Only 10 percent of today’s jobs require college degrees. Our students that come through the Elmore County Technical Center and continue training at a Technical College will meet the needs of 80 percent of today's work force. In many situations the labor market is looking for the individual that 1) comes to work daily 2) has the proper work ethic and 3) comes to work with the right attitude. Many employers state that they can train a person willing to work, they cannot work a person that is not willing to dedicate themselves.

We here at the ECTC, instructors and staff, hope that we are instilling this can do / will do attitude in our students. We enjoy our jobs and we hope that the students enjoy being on our campus. The skills that the students learn today will carry them into the future.”

Auburn University College of Engineering

Auburn University Engineers play a major role in the Elmore County economy. Several of our employers actively partner with the University in a variety of programs that aid them in developing quality engineers for their production process. Three common student programs that are utilized by the business community are the co-op program, career days and internships. ECEDA is happy to assist local and new companies in establishing a relationship with the College of Engineering.

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Alabama Industrial Development Training (AIDT)

Often referred to as the State of Alabama’s #1 economic development incentive, AIDT offers job specific training to specific employees. AIDT is the state government selected program for screening and training new industrial employees. Companies enlist AIDT to both train and screen workers. AIDT provides this service at no cost to the industrial employer provided that they meet or exceed AIDT’s required starting hourly wage. AIDT has been honored recently by Expansion Management magazine as the country’s best economic development training program. Expansion Management made this conclusion after interviewing more than 70 site selection consultants.

Central Alabama Community College (CACC)

The Technology Center on campus at CACC is a new building that is solely dedicated to training adults in technical and mechanical fields. Offering a variety of programs from Truck Driver Training to Computer Science to Nursing, CACC provides many opportunities for local students. With two campus locations available, one in Childersburg and one in Alexander City, students can easily find a school near their homes. CACC provides both day and night classes to help accommodate the busy lifestyles of its many students. All students are encouraged to meet with a counselor in order to receive the optimum benefits from CACC classes. For more information about class options contact admissions or student services in Alexander City at 256-234-6346.