Training for Individuals

Serving Alabama Citizens

Educating and training citizens at no cost

The Maritime Training Center focuses on craft training for individuals that will increase their knowledge of the industry, teach different industry-specific trade skills, and help them become more of a valuable applicant and employee for their employers.

Some classes that we offer are NCCER-certified. You can find these courses listed on the AIDT Careers page. 

Applying for or attending any AIDT training will not reduce or stop any government benefit, including unemployment, SNAP, or Tanf.

No Cost Training
When You Need It

Welding

3-week Introductory Course
14-week “Ready to Work “ Course

Computer-Aided Drafting Classes

A series of shipbuilding design courses to get you “Ready to Work” in the Maritime Industry

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Structural Fitting

3-week Introductory Course
14-week “Ready to Work “ Course

Safety

Aerial Lift
Counterbalance Forklift
Fire Watch
Intro to Basic Rigging
OSHA 10 General Industry
Overhead Crane
Rough Terrain Forklift

Selection Process

How to apply for training

When applications are submitted, the computer automatically scores them and they are ranked from highest to lowest score.  The applications with the highest scores undergo a review process.  Approximately 100 applicants are invited to attend orientation.  Then 32 trainees will be selected and invited to attend class.  Those not selected after attending orientation will be notified by email.

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and older and eligible to work in the US.

*This link will take you to the AIDT Jobs & Opportunities website.

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FAQ.

General Question

Frequently asked questions regarding our center, applying for training, and other pertinent info.