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PRELAUNCH INITIATIVE ALABAMA + GEORGIA

A CONNECTED TALENT PIPELINE

Talent is
everywhere.
Opportunity
should be too.

Bridging education, technology, skilled trades, and whole-person wellness to create meaningful careers and stronger communities.

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  1. LEARNBuild foundational skills.
  2. POWERStrengthen our infrastructure.
  3. INNOVATEPower technology. Fuel opportunity.
  4. THRIVEHealthy people. Vibrant communities.
2 states, one regional vision3 connected learning programs4 high-demand adult pathways1 building that teaches
01 — THE MODEL

The building itself
becomes the curriculum.

A planned 75,000-square-foot Living Lab where students learn from the systems around them—from electrical and HVAC to data infrastructure and energy use.

The facility is a phased vision currently seeking partners, advisors, and funding.

Planned Southeast Futures Lab isometric systems map showing power, HVAC, data, and energy learning zones connected to K–7, Grades 8–12, and adult pathways.
THE FACILITY BECOMES THE CURRICULUMApproved concept visualization · planned prelaunch model · not operational
02 — THE PATHWAY

Three programs.
One connected future.

Learning begins early, deepens through high school, and remains open throughout adulthood.

01FOUNDATIONS

Start early

K–7 Pipeline

Age-appropriate AI, computing, and trades literacy woven into learning from kindergarten through Grade 7.

02CREDENTIALS

Build mastery

HS Academy

A planned five-year Grades 8–12 pathway toward industry credentials, work-based experience, and a career-ready portfolio.

03MOBILITY

Open doors

Adult Fast-Tracks

Focused pathways in electrical, HVAC, data-center operations, and ServiceNow / IT operations.

03 — PLANNED OUTCOMES

From a first credential
to a lasting career.

The initiative pairs accelerated entry points with a continuing-learning ladder designed for long-term mobility.

85% completion target80% placement target60% local retention target
01 DESIGN02 MEASURE03 REPORT
PATHWAYENTRY TARGETADVANCED RANGE*
Electrical$18–22/hr$41–51/hr
HVAC$18–23/hr$36–44/hr
Data center$25–28/hr$43–52/hr
ServiceNow / IT$33–42/hr$72–88/hr

*Planning ranges compiled from cited 2024–2026 workforce sources. Outcomes vary by role, experience, location, and market conditions.

“Opportunity should not depend on
where someone starts.”
04 — WHY THIS, WHY NOW

Designed in service.
Built through partnership.

Southeast Futures Lab is a service-driven effort to connect Alabama and Georgia residents with the skills, credentials, and support needed for the infrastructure economy.

We are in the prelaunch stage—building the coalition, operating foundation, and evidence required to turn a regional vision into a replicable model.

HELP BUILD WHAT COMES NEXT

Bring your experience.
Expand the opportunity.

We welcome conversations with educators, employers, workforce leaders, community organizations, funders, and advisors who see the potential in a connected regional talent pipeline.

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