October 19, 2007
"On The Job" shows
–what jobs are available
–where they are
–how to get the one you want
An
exciting new way to learn about careers and how and where to get the
education and skills needed for those careers is “On The
Job,” a new weekly television program produced by AIDT. The show
premieres Sunday, Nov. 4, at 2:30 p.m. on Alabama Public Television and
adds to the state’s many workforce education opportunities.–where they are
–how to get the one you want
“‘On The Job’ is designed to make sure that Alabama citizens all across the state know about new job opportunities, including better paying jobs, and, not only job locations and skill requirements needed, but also how and where they can improve themselves to get a specific job that interests them,” said AIDT Director Ed Castile.
From aerospace engineering to zoo keeping, the show will provide information needed to get skills for the career wanted. The November 4 premiere will show what several major aerospace manufacturers in Alabama are doing to increase their workforce. It will also show the first steps provided at Enterprise-Ozark Community College needed to grow a career in aerospace, and the HUNCH program in Huntsville, home of NASA’s youngest aerospace workers already pursuing their dream.
Job seekers also will be able to go online for additional details about available jobs and educational skills required to get them. The latest broadcast and archived videos of past shows will be posted on the web site each week after the show’s premiere.
“On The Job” provides on-site details about employers and career-related educational opportunities throughout Alabama schools, colleges and education centers. Viewers will see on-site activities in Alabama career education and training services, and watch actual on-the-job production and performance in a variety of careers. Each show will also feature Alabama’s Ready To Work training that helps people prepare for the job market.
"On The Job" can be viewed throughout the state on APT which operates 18 transmitters–nine analog and nine digital–that cover the state. APT operates stations in Huntsville, WHIQ Channel 25; Florence, WFIQ Channel 36; Mt. Cheaha, WCIQ Channel 7; Birmingham, WBIQ Channel 10; Demopolis, WIIQ Channel 41; Montgomery, WAIQ Channel 26; Louisville/Texasville, WGIQ Channel 43; Dozier, WDIQ Channel 2; and, Mobile, WEIQ Channel 42.
“On The Job” adds a new element to Alabama Public Television’s other adult and workplace education programs including “GED Connection” and “Workplace Essential Skills.” These programs are broadcast daily on APT and can also be viewed on-demand at APT’s website, aptv.org.
AIDT, an institute of the Alabama College System, encourages economic development through job-specific training. Training services are offered in many areas, and are available at no charge to new and expanding businesses and job seekers throughout the State. “On The Job” is part of AIDT’s mission to provide quality workforce development for Alabama's new and existing businesses, and to expand the opportunities of its citizens through the jobs these businesses create.
Established in 1955, APT was America’s first statewide public television network and a model for other states in the nation and for television broadcasters in other countries. Affiliated with the Public Broadcasting System, it is a seven-day-a-week educational resource for Alabamians of all ages through online services, analog and digital television programming, documentary production and outreach activities. APT recently received four Southeastern Regional Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for documentaries produced on the Montgomery Bus Boycott and on contemporary Alabama artist Thornton Dial.
"Weld Done" maritime training
"Weld Done" is the Mobile Press-Register evaluation of the Welding and Shipfitting Training in Mobile.
More than 50 people toured the training center in an open house event
on Oct. 16 to learn about what can be done to get ready for a maritime
career.
"This is a great opportunity for the future of South Alabama’s young students and others in the work force for certification to meet industrial needs for excellent skill sets. I am excited for your future projects and new developments to come through the AIDT team that will impact the growth of our communities," a comment from one of our visitors.
The training program teaches aluminum and steel welding techniques and shipfitting as well as other shipbuilding skills based on employers’ production processes. Trainees also demonstrate work ethics and experience in related skills while in training which assists employer hiring selections. Applications are available for the next class which starts in January.
Download your Maritime Welding and Shipfitting application online from www.aidt.edu/apply. Mail the completed application to your local Career Center.
The next High School Maritime Apprenticeship class, also conducted by AIDT, will open in January for Mobile area high school students. Applications are located in counselor offices at area high schools. Each apprentice will receive $8 hourly wages while in training. Those who successfully complete the apprenticeship and are at least 18 years old will be hired as full-time maritime employees.
AIDT events
Leadership skills make a better place to workLeadership Skills I training schedule:
November 13-14-15, 2007
February 5-6-7, 2008
May 13-14-15, 2008
August 19-20-21,2008
November 18-19-20, 2008
Leadership Skills II training schedule:
October 8-9, 2008
To register, contact AIDT by telephone at 334-280-4453 or by email.
Click here for information online.
Interview techniques lead to success
Interview T.I.P.S. in Huntsville on November 6 and 8, 2007
To register, call Pat Pirkle at 256-461-7550.
Click here to register online.
Registration deadline: November 2
Career opportunities available through AIDT
AIDT is currently assisting 20 employers to fill more than 3,000 jobs in Calhoun, Clarke, Colbert, Covington, Geneva, Houston, Jefferson, Lee, Madison, Mobile, St. Clair, Tallapoosa and Washington counties.
AIDT
recruits potential employees through advertisements and announcements,
collects training applications through the Alabama Career Centers and
other locations, assesses the applicants through application screening
and assists employers with applicants interviews.Click each job link below for details about training opportunities, job qualifications and how to apply for training to qualify for these jobs.
To apply for training, contact your local Alabama Career Center office or other location identified in the advertisement. Detailed Career Center information, including addresses and telephone numbers, is available here.
Training applications are available online.
Click on each job link to access the AIDT training application information. Note instructions on the web page.
AIDT currently requires that you deliver your completed application to the Alabama Career Center or agency mentioned in the ad. The form available with each training recruitment ad will download an application and pre-fill it with the contact information you supply. Print the application, finish filling in your information, then deliver it according to the instructions in the ad.
Resources and job seeker information websites also available online include:
Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Alabama CareerLinks
Also listed below:
–Professional positions with AIDT clients that do not require training. Click on the links for information about how to seek employment.
–Employment Opportunities with AIDT
Jobs with the Alabama College System are available here.
CALHOUN COUNTY
ANNISTONImperial Group: Welding Operator Trainee, Certified Welding Operator
OXFORD
Kronospan LLC: MDF Production Technician, Electrician, Multi-craft Maintenance Technician, Machine Cleaner, Boiler/Refiner Operator, Lift Truck Operator, Assistant MDF Technician
CLARKE COUNTY
THOMASVILLELP Products: Production Operators, Crane Operator, Forklift Operator, Utility Operator
COLBERT COUNTY
MUSCLE SHOALSNorth American Lighting Inc.: Production Team Member, Production Line Maintenance Tech, Quality Auditor, Tool & Die Maker, Electrician/Maintenance Technician
COVINGTON COUNTY
ANDALUSIAShaw Industries: Manufacturing
GENEVA COUNTY
SLOCOMBPlatinum Advanced Technologies, Inc.: Industrial Fabricators, Plant Manager, Technical Assistant, General Fabricators, Clerical Support, Janitorial
HOUSTON COUNTY
DOTHANPemco World Air Services: Aircraft Sheet Metal Workers
DOTHAN
Shwinco: Assemblers, Maintenance
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BESSEMERU.S. Pipe & Foundry: Maintenance Technicians, Electrical Technicians
U.S. Pipe & Foundry: Casting Technicians, Processing Technicians
McCALLA
Flex-N-Gate Alabama: Production Associate
LEE COUNTY
AUBURNSeohan Auto USA: Production Operator, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Quality Control, Maintenance Personnel
MADISON COUNTY
HUNTSVILLEToyota Motor Manufacturing Alabama, Inc.: Maintenance Team Members, Facilities Team Members
MOBILE COUNTY
MOBILEAustal USA: Aluminum Welders/Fabricators
THEODORE
Mitsubishi Polysilicon: Chemical Operators
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
STEELEYachiyo Manufacturing of Alabama, LLC: Production Associates
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY
ALEXANDER CITYKwangSung America Corp.: Production Workers, Assemblers, Machine Operators, Maintenance Technicians
ALEXANDER CITY
SJA, Inc.: Production Workers, Plastic Injection Technician, HR Manager, Accounting Manager
WASHINGTON COUNTY
McINTOSHDestin Energy: Production Operators
Professional positions with our projects that do not require AIDT training:
MOBILE COUNTY
MOBILEThyssenKrupp Stainless USA LLC: Public Relations
ST. CLAIR COUNTY
PELL CITYWKW Erbsloeh North America, Inc.: Logistics Coordinator
Employment Opportunities with AIDT
No positions are currently available.AIDT–Alabama's #1 Incentive
AIDT encourages economic development through job-specific pre-employment and on-the-job training, leadership development, industrial maintenance assessment, safety assistance and other services. AIDT is committed to meeting customer requirements and increasing customer satisfaction through continuous improvement of all our services, with emphasis on our pre-employment and on-the-job training and our quality management system.AIDT assists a variety of employers throughout the state by identifying qualified potential employees through recruitment, screening and training services. We recruit potential employees through advertisements and announcements, collect training applications through Alabama Career Centers and other locations, assess applicants through application screening and assist employers with applicant interviews. Applicants who successfully complete AIDT job-specific training are recommended for employment with the company for whom our pre-employment service is provided.