Alabama enacts two programs to bolster workforce development

By: Mark Kelly

On June 1, the Alabama Legislature approved SB 175, a bill establishing two new programs to strengthen educational and workforce opportunities for Alabamians.

The ReEngage Alabama Grant Program and the Alabama Short-Term Credential Scholarship Program are intended to increase the number of state residents with college degrees and credentials, address Alabama’s current and future workforce needs, and provide eligible students with financial assistance.

As part of Alabama’s efforts to ensure the presence of a workforce prepared for the demands — and opportunities — of the future, the ReEngage Alabama Grant Program is intended to encourage adults who have earned some credit hours to return to college and complete a degree aligned with Alabama’s high-demand occupations. The program will award grants of up to $3,000 per academic semester for adults enrolled in four-year institutions and $1,500 per semester for those enrolled in community colleges.

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