Workforce — Page 6

BOSTON — Recognizing a need for equal access to work and education, a duo of dynamic interests have come together in the Huntsville area. Jobs for the Future, a national […]

BIRMINGHAM — Skilled trades. Perhaps an underappreciated sector of the job market. But, someone has to build the stores for the retail industry. Someone has to build the office buildings. […]

MONTGOMERY – As the weather heats up, so does the job market – especially in North Alabama. According to the latest figures from the Alabama Department of Labor, five counties […]

HUNTSVILLE – Wanted by police: A good ear for listening, typing skills and composure, among other traits. The Huntsville Police Department is seeking anyone who are interested in a fast-paced […]

HUNTSVILLE —The 72nd session of the Huntsville Police Academy begins early next year, but it’s not too early to fill out an application. HPD urges potential recruits to answer the […]

MOULTON — In a unique pairing, the Decatur Career Center and the Lawrence County Community of Churches are hosting the Lawrence County Job Fair today. This will be the first […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Toyota powerplant manufacturing facility in Huntsville has turned into an engine powerhouse. And, it continues to help drive the area economy. Toyota Alabama is expanding once again, […]

HUNTSVILLE – Not only is Huntsville Fire & Rescue extending an invitation to join the force during a current application window, the department is also willing to provide aid to […]

MUSCLE SHOALS — Summer jobs are a rite of passage and Northwest Shoals Community College is providing opportunities for young people in the area. The college has partnered with the […]

MUSCLE SHOALS – There’s a new chair at North AlabamaWorks, and the nonprofit organization didn’t go far from its headquarters to find him. Jason Pickering of Mazda Toyota Manufacturing was […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced today that Alabama’s April labor force participation rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point to 57.5 %. Meanwhile, four […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Career Center is hosting a hiring event for Marksman Security Corporation. There will are full-time and part-time positions available. The event will be Friday from 9 […]

HUNTSVILLE – As the battle over unions – pro and con – rages in Alabama, labor representatives in the region dove into the fight that ironically is being staged during […]

Culinary academy transforming the lives of North Alabama students

DECATUR — Students in North Alabama who envision themselves as a chef in a bustling restaurant or a caterer for a special event have an extraordinary opportunity to acquire many […]

MONTGOMERY – With the stroke of a pen and a unified Legislature, Gov. Kay Ivey signed the “Working for Alabama” legislative package into law today. This ambitious package of bills […]

HUNTSVILLE – Senioritis season is nearly here. That condition which hits high school students on the cusp of graduation. Many of those students have plans for their next steps. But […]

HUNTSVILLE – More than 100 participants from the Huntsville Day Reporting Center took steps toward new lives through a first-of-its-kind career Activation Event. This launch event provided information and motivation […]

MONTGOMERY – The state of Alabama can adapt an old Navy term when it comes to unemployment — steady as she she goes with a labor force participation rate at […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill today which would provide employer, provider, and non-profit provider tax credits to expand childcare capacity, access, and affordability. The […]

HUNTSVILLE —  Phoenix-based OMCO Solar, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of steel structures for solar panels, plans to invest more than $10 million into its second production facility in […]

HUNTSVILLE — There is an opportunity for Alabama A&M students to step up to the plate in their post-grad careers with Major League Baseball. And the chance is in the […]

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville is among the cities participating in expanded statewide talent summer programming for college students. Fuel Alabama, a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership […]

MONTGOMERY – Nobody can accuse Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston of not being focused on business at hand. With 13 days left in the 2024 legislative session, Livingston (R-Scottsboro) is […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between […]