Our Mission
Alabama Talent Connect is a statewide talent development initiative designed to strengthen career pathways, support workforce retention, and connect employers directly to emerging talent. Through strategic engagement across colleges, universities, and communities, ATC serves as a bridge between education and industry—building a stronger, more sustainable workforce for Alabama.
Connecting Homegrown Talent to Statewide Opportunity
Our initiative focuses on strengthening career pathways and talent retention by bridging the divide between vocational preparation and professional demand. We are dedicated to creating a vibrant ecosystem where Alabama’s emerging talent can find meaningful purpose and long-term success right here in their home state.
Our Focus
Alabama Talent Connect is strengthening the state's economic future by bridging connections and retaining top-tier talent.
Students & Emerging Talent
Connecting students and young professionals to career pathways across Alabama.
Employers & Industry Partners
Helping organizations build stronger connections with emerging talent.
Colleges & Universities
Strengthening education-to-workforce alignment and talent retention.
Alabama’s Workforce Future
Supporting long-term economic growth through talent development.
Building Alabama’s Talent Future
Kenny Ward Jr. is a talent strategist and workforce development leader with experience across higher education, economic development, and employer engagement. Through Alabama Talent Connect, he works to strengthen the connection between education and career pathways while supporting talent retention across the state.