About Us

About SAWDC AlabamaWorks

SAWDC AlabamaWorks! is a non-profit organization established to support Region 7, a nine-county workforce region in Southwest Alabama including the following counties: Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington, and Wilcox. We are one of seven regional councils in the state of Alabama committed to supporting business and industry in every part of our organization. SAWDC has identified five high-demand industry clusters – aviation, construction, healthcare, hospitality & tourism, and manufacturing – that meet regularly and drive strategy, programs, and outcomes.

We bring industry, job seekers, students, and service providers together to identify solutions for workforce needs. Additionally, we are a catalyst in securing additional funding through grants, investors, and other workforce funding agencies and programs.

Our Mission

The mission of SAWDC is to facilitate the development of a workforce development system with a focus on meeting employer needs and fostering economic growth in a global marketplace.

About AlabamaWorks

AlabamaWorks is a network of interconnected providers of workforce services, including all of the governmental, educational, and private sector components that train, prepare, and match job seekers with employers.

Success Plus Program

Success Plus is Alabama’s program for improving the statewide level of education beyond high school to help Alabamians achieve the education needed for present and future workplace success.

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