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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. This   WHAT THE INDUSTRY
              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 future.   IS SAYING:
               Michelle has been able to provide propane marketers throughout our state with
               quali ed candidates and numerous hires. In Alabama, we currently have hundreds
                of 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
                10            138            494            24               “During a time when labor shortages and an aging

                                                                             workforce were plaguing our industry, Michelle
                                                                             with GeneratioNext Propane Pros gave us an
              Known Hires to  Marketer Locations  Applicants  Presentations   opportunity that we would not have otherwise had
                Date in 2024  Registered     Registered   & Career Fairs     to speak with CDL classes in our area to promote
                                                            in 2024
                                                                             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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