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UNA: Alabama’s Workforce Development University

"Preparation of career-ready graduates to meet the economic needs of Alabama and the surrounding region is central to the mission of the University of North Alabama. As Alabama transitions from a traditional industrial to a knowledge-based economy, UNA is focused on delivering a well-trained workforce of the highest possible quality to business and industry. Our programs produce employable and in-demand graduates that increase the level of postsecondary educational attainment in the state. We are tremendously excited about this new era of business and industry partnership in workforce development and wholeheartedly support state initiatives to ensure a competitive edge in the global economy."

-- University of North Alabama President Dr. Ken Kitts

Madison County is the 2nd largest source of UNA students

Want to gain relevant skills that are needed in today’s workforce?

Click below to learn about UNA's Micro-Credentials

Micro-Credentials

UNA offers workforce training and opportunities through more than 50 accredited
major, minor, certificate, and graduate programs.

New Start Scholarship - Ready to Chart a New Career Course?

Enroll in one of UNA's highly regarded online-only programs, and new students take their first course free! Choose from a variety of programs and get the jump start you need!

In order to qualify for the New Start Scholarship initiative, you must be a new student enrolled in a fully-online program and register for at least two online courses.

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UNA Works Scholarship

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What Degree Would You Like to Pursue?

Whether you want to start your own business, manage a manufacturing company or a rock band, or work in public or private accounting, the UNA Professional Accounting program will provide you with the tools you need to succeed.

Careers in CIS are designed to give you a strong foundation in IT management; software, web, and database development; and infrastructure design and administration. You’ll collaborate with faculty in a nurturing environment.

North Alabama and the Shoals have a number of opportunities for engineers, with the Huntsville and Decatur areas among the highest concentration of engineers in the country. Join our award-winning team in a state-of-the-art facility.

Designed for students ready to pursue careers in more technical aspects of applied geography, GIS opens pathways for you in remote sensing, computer cartography, city and/or regional planning, economic geography, and land-use analysis.

As one of the few accredited Industrial Hygiene programs in the United States, UNA’s graduates have been successful in pursuing and obtaining jobs in occupational health and safety. Industrial Hygiene graduates are ready for the workplace.

At UNA, the Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professionals is training the next generation of health care providers and is at the forefront of the revolution in wellness. Our Nursing graduates are leaders in global health care innovation.