jobs

Congress / Economy

Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project

Representative Robert Aderholt confirmed the manufacturing firm Hadrian partnered with the Navy to bolster the defense supply chain in northwest Alabama.

March 11, 2026

Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12

The seventh annual Geo Day will expose students to advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence and virtual reality, in high-demand career fields.

January 23, 2026

Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment

Alabama's strategic economic development plan delivered historic results in 2025, attracting $14.6 billion in capital investment and nearly 9,400 new job commitments.

January 21, 2026

Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November

The decreased rate followed new record highs for both the number of people employed and the overall civilian labor force, officials announced.

January 8, 2026

Workforce Secretary Greg Reed to participate in ribbon cutting for new Athens Career Center

State leaders will launch a new Career Center at Athens State University, providing North Alabama jobseekers and employers a full range of services.

January 8, 2026

Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville

Bad Boy Mowers announced a $10.5 million investment and 50 new jobs in Monroeville, transforming the former Vanity Fair distribution center.

December 11, 2025

Mobile supports launch of South Alabama Homebuilding Academy

The $100,000 investment aimed to address the city’s need for both housing and economic opportunities, training workers in trades like carpentry and HVAC.

December 5, 2025

Workforce Department launches updated new hire portal

State officials unveiled a streamlined portal for reporting new hires, introducing key enhancements for employers effective December 2025.

December 3, 2025

New platform connects job seekers with Alabama county government careers

A new online platform—AlabamaCountyJobs.com—has officially launched to connect individuals with career opportunities in county government.

November 6, 2025

Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviews progress, weighing housing and job barriers

The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.

Mary Claire Wooten

September 17, 2025