Located in North Alabama, Limestone County is part of the Huntsville, Alabama MSA and has access to a very large labor pool of over 523,272. North Alabama is the fastest growing region in the state and Huntsville is projected to become the state’s largest city within a few years. A wide range of workforce training resources are available to ensure our local industries have the trained workforce they need to succeed.
Data sources: Alabama Dept of Labor, US Census
Limestone County is home to the Robotics Technology Park, the country’s first state-of-the-art robotics training center that offers free robotics training to employees of companies located in Alabama.
Calhoun Community College located in Limestone County is the state’s largest community college. Calhoun ranks #1 in the US in awarding degrees in Advanced Manufacturing, according to Economic Modeling Specialist International (EMSI). This ranking includes all community colleges, technical colleges, and universities across the country. Calhoun opened a dedicated Automotive Technology Center in 2019.
AIDT is recognized as one of the top statewide workforce development programs in the country and offers comprehensive training and workforce support services customized to a company’s unique needs.
Limestone County Economic Development Association
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Athens, AL 35611
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