About Us

The Central AlabamaWorks Story

Central AlabamaWorks! is a non-profit organization established to work throughout Region 5, a thirteen-county workforce region in Central Alabama including the following counties: Autauga, Bullock, Chambers, Coosa, Dallas, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Montgomery, Perry, Russell, and Tallapoosa. Our Council is business-driven, business-led, and comprised of 26 voting members, as well as leaders from education, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, non-profits, and state and local government agencies who meet quarterly. A 13-member Board of Directors meets monthly to govern the Council.

Seventy-five percent of the Central AlabamaWorks! voting membership represents business and industry within the region. Representation is geographically diverse as well as industry diverse. Council members participate on Council committees and/or with our industry partnerships (1) healthcare (2) manufacturing (3) transportation, distribution and logistics (4) agriculture (5) hospitality, tourism and recreation and (6) construction, which were chosen because of the high demand of these industries in Region 5. Council committees and industry partnerships meet as needed.

We bring industry, jobseekers, students, and service providers together to find solutions for workforce needs!

The VISION of Central AlabamaWorks! is to supply business and industry with a high quality, qualified workforce

The MISSION of Central AlabamaWorks! is to facilitate a system that provides business and industry with job seekers and students who have received the education and training that aligns with their needs throughout the region.

Our Team

Gindi Prutzman
Gindi PrutzmanExecutive Director
334.300.8592
Sabrina Wood
Sabrina WoodAssistant Director
334.429.8832
Ashley Johnson
Ashley JohnsonEducation Programs Manager
334.833.2791
Terry “Nic” Nicholas
Terry “Nic” NicholasModern Manufacturing Project Manager
334.312.7808

Regional Workforce Council