Workforce — Page 7

MONTGOMERY – North Alabama businesses that either launched operations or expanded their facilities last year are poised to make investments of more than $1.15 billion, the governor’s office announced today. […]

Huntsville Career Center hosting Polaris job fair

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Career Center will be hosting a job fair for Polaris this week. Positions include: Injection Mold Operators Moto Operators Production Welders Material Handlers Production Operators Quality […]

MONTGOMERY – While the state’s labor force participation rate for February was unchanged from January, three North Alabama counties have the lowest jobless rates in Alabama. The participation rate remains […]

MONTGOMERY – It’s enough to give someone hope for the future in Alabama. A bipartisan group of the state’s top elected officials – including Gov. Kay Ivey – have come […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a showing of the area’s diverse job market and the need to fill those vacancies, the Huntsville Career Center is hosting job fairs this week for three […]

MONTGOMERY – The state’s labor force participation rate for January remained unchanged and several counties in North Alabama are driving the numbers. According to the latest report from the state […]

ATHENS – A countywide Job Shadowing Day provided high school students from Athens and Limestone County with an immersive experience in the professional world this week. Hosted by the the […]

DECATUR – The Decatur Career Center is hosting a job fair this week for Pilgrim’s Pride Starting pay is $17.25 per hour and includes a $2 per hour incentive shift […]

Cast Products expands, adds jobs at Athens facility

ATHENS – A legacy cast aluminum component manufacturer has announced an expansion at its North Alabama facility.   Cast Products is planning a $6.7 million expansion to add a 30,000 square-foot […]

GADSDEN — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Community College System are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. “People with disabilities remain […]

Limestone County offers scholarships to residents

ATHENS – Limestone County residents interested in pursuing a degree in advanced manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or information technology are invited to apply for 2024 scholarships. The Limestone County Economic Development […]

TRINITY — Brown-Forman has sold its cooperage in Trinity to Independent Stave Company, the company announced today. The cooperage will continue to make barrels for the Jack Daniel Distillery as […]

ATHENS – Athens State University and the Limestone County Economic Development Association have formed a learning partnership. The partnership includes a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee, and […]

BIRMINGHAM – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and Innovate Alabama, announce the launch of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program – designed to […]

SHEFFIELD – The Huntsville and Sheffield career centers are hosting job fairs for Pilgrim’s – at the same time but different locations. Pilgrim’s will be hiring for production workers, poultry […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a […]

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent continues to strengthen its workforce with the announcement of an experienced administrator. Jessica Diaz has been named the bank’s director of Learning & Development. In this […]

MONTGOMERY – Registered nurses, retail sales, supervisors of retail sales workers, fast food and counter workers, sales reps, and wholesale and manufacturing jobs were among the most advertised positions online […]

MONTGOMERY – Some good news came out of the state capital late last week, and it didn’t involve weather or related events. Fitzgerald Washington, secretary of the Alabama Department of […]

MADISON – A bat or glove is not needed, but anyone looking for a job in Minor League Baseball will need strong energy, passion and enthusiasm to work at both. […]

MONTGOMERY — September 30, 1993, marked a watershed moment in Alabama history. That is the day Mercedes-Benz went against the grain and chose our state to be the home of […]

MONTGOMERY – A New Year can bring a new career! Alabama has won a $4.4 million federal grant to help more of the unemployed in North Alabama gain free jobs […]

Hudson takes on new position at Bank Independent

SHEFFIELD – Bank Independent continues to expand its workforce with the announcement of a new position for the regional, community-led business. Blake Hudson will transition into the newly created role […]

HUNTSVILLE – Education and workforce facilitators have been looking at ways to accelerate the point from high school graduation into the human resources pool indirectly. Calhoun Community College might now […]