Bridging military service and education
A new law offering veterans temporary teaching certificates passed the Alabama Senate, providing a meaningful pathway to strengthen teacher recruitment efforts.
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See recent postsBuilding the next generation of Alabama’s construction workforce
Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports.
July 3, 2025
Southeast AlabamaWorks to cease operations
The organization announced it will dissolve on September 30, due to decreased state funding from the Alabama Workforce Transformation Act.
Alabama Legislature approves bill to remove barriers for qualified reentering citizens
It aims to allow parolees and probationers the opportunity to obtain licenses without automatic disqualification for those whose crimes have no relevance to the positions.
May 2, 2025
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See recent postsStronger small businesses start with skilled workers
Main Street businesses should focus on running their operations, not training workers from the ground up.
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See recent postsFour actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships
The number of active registered apprentices across the country has surged.
Alabama chief justice-elect advocates for more programs to reduce recidivism
Alabama Chief Justice-elect Stewart emphasized expanding courts and job programs at the Alabama Reentry meeting Tuesday.
Rep. Sewell hosted a Magic City Classic discussion on workforce development
The discussion focused on how federal funding is fostering job growth and workforce development in the City of Birmingham.
October 25, 2024