Alabama Productivity Center - APC

Congratulations to Rylee Anderson of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, the inaugural recipient of the APC Excellence in Partnership Award!

This award recognizes organizations and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to developing Alabama's workforce through meaningful collaboration with the Alabama Productivity Center. Through student-focused engagement, innovation, and lasting impact, recipients help create opportunities that benefit students, industry, and our state.

As Education and Community Partnerships Specialist at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, Rylee's dedication to building meaningful partnerships and investing in student success exemplifies the spirit of this award.

Congratulations, Rylee, and thank you for your continued partnership!

Our July Newsletter is here! Catch up on the latest news, internship success stories, how your organization can be featured, and more from the Alabama Productivity Center.

Read it here: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/1zxrzr/4694f140233ca30bde0184477107f027

Celebrating 250 years of innovation, resilience, and opportunity. 🇺🇸

From all of us at APC, Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

10 universities. One internship program.

This summer, students from 10 different colleges and universities are gaining real-world experience through our Summer Internship Program.

We're proud to partner with institutions across the state to help develop Alabama's future workforce, connecting talented students with companies where they can make an immediate impact.

✨Intern Spotlight: Emma Hostettler✨

We're excited to spotlight Emma Hostettler as she spends the summer as an External Affairs Intern with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing!

Emma is pursuing a degree in Advertising and Public Relations with a minor in Communication Studies at The University of South Alabama. While this summer marks a new chapter in her professional journey, she is no stranger to APC. Emma previously served as APC's Social Media Intern for several semesters, helping tell the stories of our students, partners, and programs.

We're proud to see her gaining valuable industry experience with Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and look forward to welcoming her back to APC this fall with new insights and perspectives to share. Congratulations, Emma, and keep up the great work!

Today, we recognize Juneteenth and its significance in American history.

As we reflect on the past, we also look toward a future built on learning, opportunity, and continuous improvement.

🌟 Intern Spotlight: Jackson Sullivan🌟

This summer, Jackson is gaining hands-on experience as an Inventory Analyst Intern with Tacky Jacks in Orange Beach. Working behind the scenes in a busy hospitality operation, Jackson is supporting inventory management and operational efficiency while building valuable real-world skills.

A student at The University of Alabama majoring in Operations Management with a minor in Supply Chain Management, Jackson is putting classroom concepts into practice and developing the experience that will prepare him for a successful career.

We’re excited to see the impact he makes this summer!

📬 Introducing The APC Advantage!

We're excited to launch our new newsletter featuring workforce initiatives, business partnerships, internship opportunities, success stories, and updates from across Alabama.

Take a look at what's inside our inaugural issue, then scan the QR codes to explore the full newsletter and subscribe to receive future editions.

Stay connected with APC and get The APC Advantage delivered to your inbox.

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✨ Intern Spotlight: Murphy Branch ✨

As an Engineering Change Summer Intern with Lear Corporation, Murphy is gaining real-world experience supporting engineering and manufacturing processes while building skills that will serve him throughout his career.

We’re proud to support his professional growth and look forward to seeing all he accomplishes!