Alabama partnerships

GOOD NEWS: The State of Alabama invests $16.5MM in a public-private partnership between the University of Alabama, Alabama Power, and Mercedes (transportation R&D building). For over 25 years, Alabama has worked to position itself as a worldwide leader in the automotive industry. This workforce development initiative is a collaboration between the public and private sector that will allow our state to be at the forefront of research and development efforts in a dynamic field. The long-term investment in Alabama’s human capital will ultimately demonstrate how Alabamians have the brainpower to create products and services that will allow us to continue to compete in a global economy.

More here in the Alabama Political Reporter: https://www.alreporter.com/.../ivey-announces-16-5.../

Campus photo credit: UA
Pictured with Marcus Shaffer, COO Diamler Mercedes (Germany); Bibb County Mercedes Battery Plant Groundbreaking in 2018