Identifying Pathways for Economic Mobility

Education for adults. Prepare for industry-recognized credentials or learn business strategies, marketing, operations, and financial management.

What is Go-Getter?

• Go-Getter is a free educational series for Alabama residents that offers workforce credentials or entrepreneurship strategies.
• Go-Getter has two pathways: Workforce and Entrepreneur.

Who should start a Go-Getter series?

• Those interested in obtaining job skills training.
• People experiencing barriers to employment.
• Business owners and those interested in starting a business.

What Go-Getter Offers Alabama Residents

• Online, on-demand courses that are accessible on any mobile device.
• Flexibility to complete coursework on your schedule and at your own pace.
• Interactive workshops to support workforce development.
• Ongoing mentorship from community partners.
• Pathways to workforce credentials and certifications.

Only about 5.2 percent of impoverished Alabamians will obtain a high status of wealth in their lifetime. According to the World Bank, the surest way out of poverty is a job and rising wages.

Benefits of Go-Getter

• Workforce – Obtain industry-recognized credentials by taking courses through the online, self-paced workforce platform.
• Entrepreneur – Learn business strategies, marketing, operations, financial management, and self-care within a supportive environment.

Go-Getter Pathways Activities

Go-Getter Pathways teaches participants the best ways to improve employment possibilities and ways to start and manage a small business. Use a computer, laptop, or mobile device to access online courses.

• Online Courses: Start an online, self-paced course to get you on track to earn workforce credentials.
• Educational Webinars: Meet online monthly to discuss strategies to improve your business.
• Training Workshops: Join in person for workshops on starting a new business, managing financials, and marketing your business.
• One-on-one Mentoring: Go-Getter has partnered with local entrepreneurs who will work with you to support your business.

Contact

Contact a member of the team for webinar information and how to sign up for upcoming sessions.