Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
Alabama’s high schools have retained their A grade in a national report card on how well they teach personal finance.
skills
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading.
November 17, 2023
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
JumpStartAL launches innovative workforce development initiative
Public-private partnership uses VR-technology, job strategy to train and place participants
July 15, 2020
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As we travel down the road of life, we often meet extraordinary people, who enrich our path beyond measurable standards. This is an amazing story about a rare, yet simple man named Kayo, who in my estimation is a legend. One day his skills, trade and livelihood will be extinct like so many other rural treasures, … Continued
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What do you think of when you hear the words career technical education? Auto mechanic? Welder? Air-conditioner technician? Something else? Well, let’s look at what it really is and what it actually means. In today’s job market, CTE equals long-lasting, in-demand skills in a booming economy. According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the vast … Continued
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See recent postsConservative policies are working
Rarely in today’s world of instant communication and “the loudest voice wins” politics do we hear positive stories in the news cycle. Now, though, I would like to draw attention to a story that has proven to be good news, but has, for the most part, not received the coverage it deserves: conservative policies are … Continued
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See recent postsHigh school RTW program sets pathway for AlabamaWorks! Success Plus
The skills needed for today’s modern workplace are shifting, and leaders are working diligently to prepare the next generation of workers. However, there is a growing skills mismatch looming across our country – evidence that the “you must go to college and be successful” narrative, which has been built into the fabric of many of … Continued
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A Congressional internship is an incredibly rewarding experience that helps young people gain skills and knowledge that will serve them well in whatever career path they choose. I’m pleased my office offers internships to college students and recent graduates from Alabama throughout the year. This year, it was an honor to host eleven interns in … Continued
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The State of Alabama has received international fame in recent years for all the wrong reasons. Corrupt leadership, pay to play politics, and entrenched Montgomery lobbyists earned us headlines we don’t want to repeat. I believe Alabama can do better. I believe Alabama deserves better! It’s time for new leadership in the state. Someone with … Continued