The state of Alabama has been very successful and fortunate in recruiting the automotive industry, as well as other manufacturing industries. With this success comes a massive need for skilled employees. Economists predict that the state of Alabama will continue to be successful in recruiting of manufacturing industries, which causes many to be concerned about the already shrinking pool of skilled workers. The Alabama Community College System is undergoing changes to strategically position the colleges to meet the growing need for a skilled workforce. However, many leaders in industry are already very critical that the skills with which students graduate are not aligned to their specific needs. This qualitative research presents an analysis of the alignment between industry expectations for workforce preparedness and community college workforce training programs.