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ALABAMA'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

“The Alabama Propane Gas Association has been partnering with GeneratioNext
Propane Pros since 2021 and we are delighted with the results of the program. WHAT THE INDUSTRY
This workforce development program brings great value to our membership as an
aging workforce is one of our industry's greatest challenges in preparing for the IS SAYING:
future. Michelle has been able to provide propane marketers throughout our state
with quali ed candidates and numerous hires. In Alabama, we currently have over
350 active CDL and HVAC candidates looking for hire today! I would encourage
everyone in the propane industry to take advantage of this invaluable resource.” I had several students already asking how they
could contact local propane companies to discuss
Laural Bunn, Executive Director, Alabama Propane Gas Association employment. Through the NextGenPropane.com
website and connecting with Michelle, the students
were able to connect with potential employers.
Partnering with GeneratioNext Propane Pros is a
no-brainer—we’re even looking into adding CETP
training to our curriculum! We are con dent this will
be a bene cial relationship for both Mid State
Driving Academy and the propane industry in
Alabama.”
Ryan Hawkins, Truck Driving Instructor
Mid State Driving Academy, Montgomery, Alabama
16 82 404 27 “During a time when labor shortages and an aging
workforce are plaguing our industry, Michelle with
GeneratioNext Propane Pros gave us an
Known Hires Marketers Applicants Presentations opportunity that we would not have otherwise had
in 2023 Registered Registered & Career Fairs to speak with CDL classes in our area to promote
in 2023
not only the propane industry but also Superior Gas.
Michelle provided a positive, pro-propane
LOOKING FOR A DRIVER OR TECHNICIAN? PowerPoint highlighting the bene ts of our
industry, made the presentation process very easy,
WE HAVE YOU COVERED. and guided us through discussing career options
SET UP YOUR FREE PROFILE & POST OPEN POSITIONS! available within our company. Hopefully, informing
and educating new CDL candidates about career
opportunities in the propane industry will spur
much-needed "young blood" to enter the propane
Watch a full video tutorial on how to post jobs, workforce. We greatly appreciate the opportunity
that Michelle and GeneratioNext facilitated for us.”
manage jobs, and review applicants by scanning the Rainer Montgomery & Jerry Walker,
QR code in the camera app on your mobile device. Superior Gas Company
“We really appreciate the information that
GeneratioNext Propane Pros provides to the
students at Calhoun Community College! It is
wonderful to provide details on how students can
NextGenPropane.com consider.”
utilize their CDLs in other areas that they may never
Jillian Christensen, Workforce Solutions Assistant,
Calhoun Community College

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