The Workforce Development Division of the Economic Development Department was formed in 2002 after two and a half years of workforce research with a mission to address the challenge of a skilled workforce in a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment.  The division continually analyzes the current status of the area's workforce, makes educated decisions concerning future workforce needs, provides assistance in recruitment of new industry, and recruits, screens, interviews, and trains labor for both new and existing companies.  The division also organizes and manages job-specific training for area industry through the Auburn Training Connection (ATC).