Tim McCartney

There is nothing more important that we can do than graduate our students ready for the next step.

Closing the gap between the college and career readiness rate and the graduation rate is important to families across Alabama. 

This success of the FAFSA completion policy reminds us once again that leadership matters.

"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two years."

"These efforts to improve and coordinate our education and workforce training programs have received national acclaim."

This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It can also be, however, a time of unexpected opportunity.

The human toll of COVID-19 is unprecedented in Alabama, and businesses of all sizes have taken a shellacking due to the pandemic. As such, our tactical focus for workforce development has transitioned from filling positions in the tight labor market we enjoyed in February to pandemic response, incumbent worker training and dislocated worker training today. … Continued