Adams County Training Center Anchors Workforce Development in West Union

The Adams County Training & Business Center, located at 107 E. Walnut Street in West Union, provides a range of education and training services aimed at strengthening the county workforce. Housed in a repurposed commercial building, the center offers classroom training, career-readiness courses, computer and digital-skills classes, and community workshops designed for both unemployed and underemployed residents as well as local businesses.

Adult-education programming includes Aspire classes in basic literacy, math, and GED assistance provided in partnership with Southern State Community College and regional institutions. The center also runs short-term workforce and trade classes covering customer service, basic construction skills, and computer basics that are tailored to the needs of local employers. Those course offerings are intended to help residents gain practical credentials, improve job-readiness, and enhance opportunities for stable employment within Adams County.

Beyond classes, the facility functions as meeting and event space for employers, job fairs, and community meetings, creating a physical nexus for training, hiring, and economic development activity. County economic development offices coordinate with the center to align training with local hiring opportunities, making the center a bridge between workforce development programs and employer demand.

Who benefits from the center’s programming is broad: adults seeking new job skills and certifications, incumbent workers needing refresher or upskilling courses, local businesses seeking customized employee training, and high-school students pursuing dual-enrollment or career-exploration events. Local newspapers and community calendars commonly post announcements for multi-week classes, scholarship opportunities, and special workshops hosted at the center.

Residents looking to enroll should contact the center directly or consult county workforce and education pages and Southern State Community College’s continuing education listings for the latest course schedules and enrollment instructions. Typical enrollment and schedule information is also posted through the center and in the Adams County commissioners’ public notices, which serve as an official source for deadlines and program changes.

As workforce needs evolve, the Training & Business Center remains a key local institution linking training capacity to employment pathways. For up-to-date class schedules, fees, and registration deadlines, prospective students and employers should verify current listings with the center, Southern State Community College, or the Adams County commissioners’ office.