West AlabamaWorks Promotes Black To Senior Project Manager Of Modern Manufacturing Program

TUSCALOOSA, AL — West AlabamaWorks professional staff member NaTa’sha Black has been promoted to senior project manager of its Modern Manufacturing program, the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama announced on Thursday.

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“NaTa’sha does outstanding work,” West AlabamaWorks Chief Workforce Officer Donny Jones said. “She’s an integral part of the success of the electric vehicle launch of [Mercedes Benz U.S. International] in our region. And, her relationships with suppliers in our region have been an invaluable asset to West Alabama."

The Chamber says Black previously served as project manager for the program, where she is credited with building partnerships and coordinating efforts of local business, industry and education officials.

She also serves as the liaison for the K-12 system and any private or public entity seeking information and assistance with the Modern Manufacturing program.

As part of her new role, Black will work with industry partners to assist participating school systems with equipment, materials, supplies procurement and student industry tours, in addition to ensuring the outcomes of job placement and apprenticeships of students upon completion of the Modern Manufacturing program or high school graduation

Black will also assist the deputy executive director and serve as the liaison to the staff and automotive cluster with workforce development activities.

“I am happy to celebrate NaTa’sha’s promotion,” Chamber President and CEO Kyle South said. “I can already tell from my short time at the Chamber that NaTa’sha is a great asset to our team. I look forward to further developing my relationship with NaTa’sha and everyone on the Chamber and West AlabamaWorks! teams as I grow into my own new role,” said South.

Black was worked with the Chamber since September 2019 and previously worked as the advertising manager and customer service manager of advertising with The Tuscaloosa News.

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