The Alabama Technology Network of the Alabama Community College System links two-year colleges, the University of Alabama System, Auburn University and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama to solve the needs of industry. Each ATN regional center tailors its services to meet local needs, providing innovative and cost-effective solutions to enable Alabama's existing industry to be globally competitive. The network is Alabama's affiliate of the National Institute of Standards and Technology's Manufacturing Extension Partnership, which provides hands-on assistance and training to smaller manufacturers.

Our Mission
ATN provides the most innovative technical assistance and training to continually improve Alabama businesses and industries.

Our Vision
ATN will be the driving force that makes existing Alabama companies the most profitable and productive in the world.

ATN Quality Policy
ATN is committed to meeting customer requirements and increasing satisfaction through continual improvement of training programs, technical assistance services, and the quality management system.

How We Work

ATN links Alabama manufacturers with technological resources from our network of universities, colleges, businesses, and government to deliver the training you need to be more efficient, more productive, more competitive. Our training experts might conduct detailed needs assessments, outline potential solutions based on the results, and then provide technical assistance to help you solve those problems or identify those who can. Does your business need greater automation? Do you need Quality system implementation, Lean manufacturing training, environmental health and safety training, or industrial maintenance training? ATN can provide the experts to make it happen. ATN provides these training services for Alabama manufacturers at a reasonable cost too.  Let ATN train your employees and help to make your business better. 

Who is a Part of ATN?
ATN, as part of the Alabama Community College System, is comprised of regional centers that link the University of Alabama System, Auburn University, and the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama with the following two-year colleges throughout the state:

Alabama Southern Community College
Bevill State Community College
Central Alabama Community College
Gadsden State Community College
George Corley Wallace Community College (Selma)
Jefferson Davis Community College
Jefferson State Community College
Lawson State Community College
Northeast Community College
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Wallace Community College (Dothan)
Wallace State Community College (Hanceville)

Each center tailors its services to meet local industry and business needs.

Financial Disclosure