Fast-Track Skills Training · Bessemer Campus
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
The Office of Workforce Development offers short-term, employer-aligned training programs. Get job-ready skills — fast. Some programs are completely free.
Training Programs
FAST-TRACK CREDENTIALS
Healthcare
Medication Aide
$1,30060 theory hours + 40 clinical hours. 98% passing rate on certification exam. Evening schedule.
Pharmacy Technician Certification
$2,400Virtual campus, daytime schedule. Prepares for national certification exam.
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
$6,275Hybrid blend, evening schedule. Requires: Age 18+, HS diploma/GED, TABE exam, background check, required vaccinations.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Via Adult EdOffered through the Adult Education "Educate to Elevate" program.
Customer Service
Customer Service Professional (CSP)
$1,000Industry partners include Alabama Power, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, Protective Life, Regions Bank, and Rx Benefits.
Biotechnology
Biotechnician Training
FREEEmployer-sponsored program. Prepares students for entry-level biotech lab positions.
Manufacturing & Logistics
Certified Production Technician (CPT)
See officeMSSC (Manufacturing Skill Standards Council) certification. Industry-recognized credential.
Certified Logistics Technician (CLT)
See officeMSSC certification. Supply chain and logistics career pathway.
Craft Training
Electrical
See officeTrade craft training in electrical work.
Welding
See officeTrade craft training in welding techniques.
Automotive
See officeWorkforce-focused automotive training.
Lineman Worker Training
See officeUtility line worker training for electrical infrastructure roles.
Natural Gas Utility Worker Training
See officeSpecialized training for the natural gas utility industry.
No-Cost Program
ALABAMA CAREER ESSENTIALS (ACE)
A completely free program that prepares you for the workforce — and gives you real credentials and college credit when you're done.
Ask About ACE →ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
Alabama Certified Employee Certificate
1 free college course (up to 4 credit hours)
Articulated credit for WKO 110 (3 credits)
Apprenticeship Program Partners working with Lawson State students
Earn While You Learn
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
Lawson State partners with 7 employers to offer registered apprenticeship programs — structured on-the-job training combined with classroom instruction. Earn an income while earning your credential.
Contact the Workforce Development office to learn which employer partners are currently hiring apprentices and whether your field of interest is available.
Looking for a Degree?
EXPLORE FULL DEGREE PROGRAMS
Workforce certificates can stack toward a full associate degree — ask us how.
Contact Workforce Development
Millsap Building
Bessemer Campus
1100 Ninth Avenue SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
READY TO BEGIN?
Your first step toward a new career, a degree, or a better future starts here.