Message from the Director

Why would you want to complete an Industrial Talent Development (TDP) Certificate Program? 

• You will get interviews with major companies:
  • Evonik
  • BASF,
  • Honeywell,
  • and others.  
• You will go into these interviews knowing you have the knowledge these
  companies are looking for
  •  These companies helped shape the curricula for the certificate.
    This will give you the inside track to a good paying career.

Our Industry Partners want this program to be successful because they need
good quality employees (see the History of the Program for more information).

Accordingly, USA has charged me with making this program successful. I am confident we can teach you what you need to know so don’t be afraid of the material. We will do everything in our power to assist you.

However, I do want to make this clear. You will need to already possess two attributes to be successful in this program – Dependability and Punctuality.

Bottom line, if you don’t show up for class and/or are not on time, it is doubtful you will show up for work and be on time.

Other attributes we will work on in class include being a team player, safety consciousness, communicating effectively, initiative, organization, thoroughness, flexibility and confidence. 

Earning a certificate to launch your career is the first step in Talent Development, but please don’t stop there. Continuing your education and coupling it with your work experiences can take you to the top.

Steven W. Duff, BG (Retired)
Director
sduff@southalabama.edu