01FOUNDATIONS
Start early
K–12 Pipeline
Age-appropriate AI, computing, and trades literacy woven into learning from kindergarten through Grade 7.
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.
01LEARNBuild foundational skills.
02POWERStrengthen infrastructure.
03INNOVATEFuel opportunity.
04THRIVESupport the whole person.
ROOTED IN TWO STATES
BUILT TO SCALE
BUILT TO SCALE
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.
THE
LIVING LABREAL SYSTEMS.
REAL SKILLS.
LIVING LABREAL SYSTEMS.
REAL SKILLS.
01Power & electrical
02HVAC & controls
03Data infrastructure
04Energy intelligence
02 — THE PATHWAY
Three programs.
One connected future.
Learning begins early, deepens through high school, and remains open throughout adulthood.
02CREDENTIALS
Build mastery
HS Academy
A five-year Grades 8–12 pathway toward industry credentials, paid 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
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.”
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.
Start a conversation