BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Gov. Robert Bentley says he plans to appoint a task force to help provide seamless workforce development training from the middle school through college.

Bentley told the Birmingham Business Alliance on Tuesday that development of a skilled workforce is the key to Alabama attracting more industries. He said he's setting up a task force that will include representatives of K-12 schools, two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and the state's job training program, Alabama Industrial Development Training. He said all education starting in the seventh grade ought to be geared toward workforce training.

Bentley also said Alabama needs to do more to encourage students to pursue skilled jobs and show them that skilled workers make a good living.

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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- One of Huntsville's highest-profile commercial developments will soon have an equally high-profile tenant.

Boeing Company is relocating its offices from Cummings Research Park to Redstone Gateway, the $1 billion mixed-use development located just outside gate 9 at Redstone Arsenal. The move will consolidate several Boeing defense and space programs into one area. Boeing is unveiling its banner on the building Wednesday morning.

"As Boeing begins its 51st year in Alabama, this development agreement allows us to make the most of our facilities to best meet our business needs and those of our customers," said Tony Jones, vice president and Boeing Huntsville site executive. "Just as Huntsville is supportive of companies such as ours that are important contributors to the community, Boeing is committed to this city's future health. The City of Huntsville, Redstone Arsenal and NASA have validated this plan as being not only right for Boeing and our ability to meet customer commitments, but also important for the future economic viability of Huntsville, where many of our employees live and raise their families."