
Manufacturing & Modernization
The Next Generation of Manufacturing Excellence
Through TIME, we are preparing our workforce for careers in tech fields and advanced manufacturing, promoting our manufacturing and business climate, and supporting existing industry modernization and capacity expansion projects.
Northwest Alabama has a rich history as an industrial powerhouse, and TIME is ensuring its legacy endures in the 21st century. Through workforce development, site upgrades, and strategic partnerships, we’re equipping our manufacturers with the tools they need to compete globally. Our efforts focus on high-tech solutions and a skilled workforce to drive growth and innovation.
Program Goals
Education and Workforce Development
- Transition the workforce to higher skilled advanced manufacturing roles.
- Expand advanced manufacturing programs in high schools and increase internships and apprenticeships.
- Partner with Bevill State Community College to enhance training programs for young adults and retrain experienced workers.
- Upgrade existing workforce training facilities and develop a new workforce development center through public-private partnerships.
Business Retention, Expansion, and Attraction
- Support plant modernization, capacity expansion, and supply chain diversification efforts.
- Host quarterly industry roundtables to address emerging trends and challenges in manufacturing.
- Prepare industrial sites for fast-track development projects to attract new industries.
Existing Assets Supporting Manufacturing Modernization
Educational Infrastructure
- Advanced manufacturing partnerships with schools and industries.
- Two Bevill State Community College campuses in Hamilton and Fayette.
Strategic Advantages
- Over 30% of the workforce is employed in manufacturing.
- Industrial parks and prepared sites along the I-22 Corridor.
- Accessible locations within a short drive to major cities like Birmingham and Huntsville.
Connectivity and Support
- High-speed 10G Freedom Fiber.
- Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program for existing manufacturers.