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Birmingham is finalist for federal economic, workforce development grant program

The Recompete Program will invest in economically distressed communities to create and connect people to good jobs.

December 21, 2023

Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives

The innovation challenge will rethink the connections between K-12 education, higher education and careers.

September 27, 2023

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Child Care: The foundation of Alabama’s workforce

Affordable and accessible child care is crucial to Alabama’s working families and the future of our workforce.

May 24, 2023

Business Council of Alabama announces “Renew Alabama”

The four-year plan aims to propel Alabama to become a national leader in innovation, workforce development, healthcare and economic growth.

March 24, 2023

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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

Sewell to announce workforce development funding for Birmingham, Bessemer

The funding aims to provide job training and educational opportunities to at-risk youth in Birmingham and Bessemer.

September 26, 2022

Congressman Robert Aderholt endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth

“I’m proud to endorse my good friend Will Ainsworth for re-election as Alabama’s Lt. Governor,” Aderholt said.

June 30, 2021

Workforce development is giving Alabama a competitive edge

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

April 20, 2021

Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system

The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs.

March 19, 2021

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Business Facilities Magazine ranks Alabama No. 4 for business climate

Alabama received high rankings for its workforce development programs and auto manufacturing strength in a new report from Business Facilities magazine, which also picked Birmingham and Huntsville as top cities for business climate. This is the 16th installment of Business Facilities’ Annual State and Metro Rankings Report. The magazine ranked Birmingham/Hoover as the No. 1 … Continued

August 14, 2020