Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment

What Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment does

Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment (SWAPTE) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) regional workforce investment board serving as the designated Local Workforce Development Board for Region 7 under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The organization, previously known as Mobile Works, is headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, and administers employment, training, and support services across nine counties in southwest Alabama (Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe, Washington, and Wilcox). It is governed by a 35-member board of directors drawn from the business and public sectors, with operational oversight provided by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Alabama Department of Labor, the latter serving as the One-Stop Operator for the career center system effective July 1, 2017.

SWAPTE's service portfolio is built around four core program lines: (1) On-the-Job Training (OJT), which reimburses employers up to 50% of training wages for eligible new hires for 11–26 weeks; (2) Incumbent Worker Training, which reimburses up to 50% of total training costs with a maximum of $30,000 per contract; (3) Individual Training Scholarships, which fund eligible job seekers pursuing education at approved providers for up to two years; and (4) Youth Programs (Mobile Youth Works), targeting out-of-school and in-school youth ages 16–24 with GED preparation, WorkKeys certification, occupational training, and job placement services. Delivery occurs through a network of eight Alabama Career Center one-stop locations and a curated roster of approved training providers that includes Bishop State Community College, Coastal Alabama Community College, and Reid State Technical College, supplemented by contracted youth service providers such as DESI Career Training Center, Goodwill Easter Seals, and Dearborn YMCA.

The organization is not a technology company and has no proprietary software, AI, or API surface; its value delivery rests on human case management, county-level Business Service Representatives, and co-location within the state-operated Career Center infrastructure. All services are provided at no cost to eligible participants and employers, with the organization's revenue derived almost entirely from federal WIOA appropriations channeled through the U.S. Department of Labor and the Alabama Department of Labor, augmented by discretionary grants such as the COVID-19 National Emergency Grant. SWAPTE targets high-growth, high-demand, high-wage sectors including aviation, technology, manufacturing, healthcare, maritime, and transportation, and its employer-customer base spans SMBs (e.g., Gulf Coast Building Supply, Retting's Auto Body Shop, Bama Pest Control, Eschete Woodworks) and selective enterprise clients (Rural Sourcing Inc.).

Name

Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment

Legal name

Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment

Website

https://swapte.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SWAPTE is a nonprofit regional workforce investment board under WIOA that delivers free employment, training, and youth programs across nine southwest Alabama counties via eight Alabama Career Centers, serving job seekers and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dislocated Worker & Rapid Response / Reemployment Programs (EDAAAOAF), Incumbent Worker Training & Upskilling (EDAAAOAE), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Workforce development services
• WIOA training programs
• On-the-job training reimbursement
• Employment placement services
• Career center services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Funding: SWAPTE operates as a federally funded workforce investment agency under WIOA. The organization provides training and employment services at no cost to eligible participants and businesses. Revenue comes from federal government appropriations and grants allocated through the workforce development system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SWAPTE is a federally funded workforce investment agency that administers WIOA employment and training programs for Region 7 in southwest Alabama. It reimburses employers up to 50% of wages for On-the-Job Training of new hires, reimburses up to 50% of Incumbent Worker Training costs (maximum $30,000 per contract), funds Individual Training Scholarships for eligible adults and dislocated workers, and delivers Youth Training and Employment services to individuals ages 16-24 through partnerships with community-based providers. All services are provided at no cost to eligible job seekers and businesses.

Product overview

SWAPTE operates as a workforce investment agency under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), offering a portfolio of training and employment programs designed to connect job seekers with skills training and help businesses build qualified workforces. The core services include On the Job Training (OJT) for reimbursing employer training costs, Incumbent Worker Training for existing employee development, Individual Training Scholarships for job seekers pursuing education, and Youth Programs for individuals ages 16-24. These programs are delivered through partnerships with the Alabama Career Center network, approved training providers (community colleges, technical schools, healthcare programs), and contracted youth service organizations. Additional support resources include the Job Seekers Toolkit and Business Toolkit for career and employment assistance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• On the Job Training (OJT) A workforce training program in which SWAPTE reimburses employers up to 50% of training wages for eligible new hires for 11-26 weeks, helping businesses offset the cost of hiring and training new employees. Targeted at businesses hiring WIOA-eligible participants.
• Incumbent Worker Training A business training program that reimburses up to 50% of total training costs (maximum $30,000 per contract) for businesses training existing employees to increase productivity and competitiveness. Targeted at for-profit and non-profit employers in southwest Alabama.
• Individual Training Scholarships Training scholarships that fund eligible job seekers to receive education and training at area colleges and universities for up to two years to qualify for skilled positions. Targeted at WIOA-eligible adults (income-based) and dislocated workers (no income requirement).
• Youth Training and Employment (Mobile Youth Works) Youth programs assisting eligible individuals ages 16-24 with GED preparation, tutoring, leadership skills, career guidance, occupational training, and job placement including summer jobs, internships, and job-shadowing. Targeted at out-of-school youth facing individual barriers to employment.
• Alabama Career Center A one-stop career center offering free employment services for businesses and job seekers including job listings, recruitment, screening, training programs, and resource access. Operated in partnership with the State of Alabama and the federal workforce system at eight locations serving Region 7.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% wage reimbursement for On-the-Job Training for up to 26 weeks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alabama Career CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alabama Career Center is a one-stop career center supported by the state of Alabama and the federal government. SWAPTE is co-located at the Career Center, which provides easy access to a variety of services for job seekers and businesses at a central location. Multiple agencies are located at the Career Center including SWAPTE, Bishop State Community College (Adult Basic Education), Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Telamon Corporation (Seasonal Worker Transition Services).
• Junior AchievementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAPTE partners with Junior Achievement to provide training and career resources for youth. Junior Achievement provides entrepreneurship education and work readiness programs.
• Mobile County Public Schools System Career Technical ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAPTE partners with Mobile County Public Schools Career Technical Programs to share information on training opportunities, job outlook and growth, and resources to prepare youth for the workforce.
• B. C Rain High School, Vigor High School, Faulkner Career Technical School, Williamson High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAPTE partners with area high schools to provide outreach, training information, and career resources for students to prepare them for the workforce.
• 100 Black Men, Mobile Police Department Family Intervention ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWAPTE partners with community organizations and youth programs to provide training and career resources for youth through various intervention and mentorship programs.
• DESI Career Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program partner providing GED preparation, assistance enrolling into college, Work Keys Training/Career Readiness Certification, career counseling, and tutoring for the ACT.
• Goodwill Easter SealsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program partner providing GED preparation, job placement assistance, and Workkeys testing services for eligible youth ages 16-24.
• Dearborn YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program partner serving out of school youth ages 16-24, providing individual tutoring, pre-employment skills training, job placement assistance, leadership development training, group and individual counseling, mentoring, skills assessment, GED preparation classes, and transportation assistance.
• Hope Place Family Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program partner providing support services to help youth get college and career ready.
• Reid State Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth program partner providing vocational training and educational opportunities for eligible youth participants.
• Bishop State Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA-approved training provider offering programs including Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Automotive Technology, Nursing (LPN), Truck Driving CDL, Welding, and other vocational programs. Also provides Adult Basic Education services at the Career Center.
• Coastal Alabama Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA-approved training provider with multiple campuses (Atmore, Bay Minette, Brewton, Fairhope, Mobile, Monroeville, Thomasville) offering programs in healthcare, welding, manufacturing, trucking, aviation, and more.
• Reid State Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIOA-approved training provider located in Evergreen, Atmore, and Summerdale offering Commercial Truck Driving, Industrial Electricity/Electronics, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Practical Nursing, and Welding Technology programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Junior Achievement USA: Junior Achievement provides youth-focused work readiness, entrepreneurship, and career exploration programs. SWAPTE partners with Junior Achievement for youth outreach, making JA a direct thematic peer for SWAPTE's Mobile Youth Works programming.
• Telamon Corporation: Telamon provides workforce development, including the National Farmworker Jobs Program and Seasonal Worker Transition Services — the latter is co-located at the Alabama Career Center alongside SWAPTE. Directly comparable in delivering federally funded training for vulnerable worker populations.
• MAXIMUS: MAXIMUS is a large government services contractor that operates workforce and unemployment programs for state and federal agencies, including career center management. Represents the scaled, for-profit counterpart to SWAPTE's workforce program delivery.
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): IRC delivers workforce development, job training, and placement services — primarily for refugees and immigrants — often funded through federal and state workforce grants. Comparable as a federally supported nonprofit delivering employment services to job seekers facing barriers.
• Goodwill Industries International: Goodwill operates the largest private nonprofit workforce development network in the U.S., delivering job training and placement across all 50 states. SWAPTE partners with Goodwill Easter Seals on youth programs, and Goodwill represents the scaled, national analog of SWAPTE's regional workforce model.
• ResCare / Help at Home: ResCare (now part of Help at Home) provides workforce and community-based employment services, including vocational rehabilitation and job placement under government contracts. Comparable as a scaled provider of publicly funded employment and training services.

Direct peers

• America Works: A national workforce development and staffing provider focused on placing disadvantaged job seekers into employment, often working with public agencies. America Works is closely comparable as a direct employment-services provider serving similar government-funded employer and job-seeker populations.
• SER Corporation: SER (formerly SER-Jobs for Progress) is a national nonprofit network providing workforce development, job training, and placement services, often under WIOA and DOL funding. Operates under a similar federal-grant-driven model serving disadvantaged job seekers and employers.

Regional players

• Workforce Solutions (Texas): Texas's workforce development system administered through the Texas Workforce Commission and 28 local workforce development boards. Highly analogous as a publicly funded, multi-county workforce investment system delivering OJT, IWT, and youth programs under WIOA.
• CareerSource Florida: Florida's statewide workforce development network delivering WIOA-funded employment and training services through regional career centers. CareerSource is a comparable public-private workforce investment system, though operating at state scale rather than SWAPTE's single-region scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/swaptetraining

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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