Kay Ivey doesn’t bluff, doesn’t blink, and doesn’t back down
Alabama’s governor governs with quiet force, moving policy with conviction — on veterans, education, and public safety — while others posture.
job training
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
The grant to J.F. Ingram State Technical College in Deatsville will help inmates overcome employment barriers.
May 8, 2025
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
The new funding will be used to expand job training and educational services for Birmingham youth and prepare young workers.
December 13, 2024
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
Most students have been able to complete training in about two to three weeks.
February 20, 2023
Rapid, no-cost training for construction jobs available across Alabama
Alabama’s construction industry has thousands of job openings and now free training to operate bulldozers and skid steers.
November 30, 2022
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Closing the gap between the college and career readiness rate and the graduation rate is important to families across Alabama.
Apprenticeship program to produce aviation mechanics, technicians for Ft. Rucker area
Alabama’s need for aviation mechanics and technicians is soaring and a new registered apprenticeship program will begin filling that need.
August 4, 2022
Alabama Community College System’s Innovation Center launches
Each of the first students to complete training through the $10 million innovation center were hired after their training.
New MAPs program creates training pathways from adult education to high-demand careers
Mobilizing Alabama Pathways, or MAPs, was released this week.
September 22, 2021
Alabama Robotics Technology Park announces virtual reality classes
This new offering allows a client’s employees to take some of the most popular modules from AIDT’s partnership with TransfrVR.
March 31, 2021