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Automation Federation completes third review

Wednesday, a review team of automation experts was held in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina to perform the third critical review of the Automation Competency Model (ACM) since its inception in 2008. The Automation Federation (AF) was invited by the US Department of Labor (USDOL) in 2007 to be the first industry-related technical society to … Continued
November 26, 2018

Mazda-Toyota auto plant breaks ground in Limestone County

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, U.S.A. to break ground on their new $1.6 billion plant in the City of Huntsville. The jointly owned-and-operated automotive production plant is expected to create 4,000 new jobs. The Limestone County automobile plant is the largest economic development project landed by the state of Alabama … Continued
November 19, 2018

Ivey addresses Etowah County Republican Party

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) addressed the Etowah County Republican Party Tuesday at their Martin-Reagan dinner in Gadsden. “I can remember coming to an Etowah County Republican Party meeting and if we had 25 we though we had a full crowd,” Gov. Ivey said addressing the crowd of six hundred there for the dinner at … Continued
October 4, 2018

Ivey’s second job fair for those with disabilities will be on Oct. 25

Friday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced that her second annual Governor’s Job Fair for People with Disabilities will be held on October 25 in Huntsville.’ The Governor’s Job Fair for those with disabilities will be held in partnership with the Alabama Career Center System, the Alabama Department of Labor, the City of Huntsville, United … Continued
September 17, 2018

New Aviation Experience Center in Mobile due to open in 2019

Wednesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) joined Airbus executives, local leaders from Mobile, and industry and educational partners in breaking ground for Flight Works Alabama, the new aviation experience center to be built in Mobile. In May 2017, Ivey announced plans to build the hands-on instructional facility. The goal is to bolster Alabama’s workforce development … Continued
September 13, 2018

Wages soar to 11-year high in Alabama during July

Friday, Alabama Commerce Secretary Greg Canfield announced that, “Alabama Breaks Employment Record Again; 2.1+ Million People Working! Average Weekly Wages Highest in 11 Years.” Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced on Twitter, “We’ve done it AGAIN Alabama! Check out the new #’s below.” Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington announced that Alabama has broken … Continued
August 20, 2018

Ivey reports successful first year for “Strong Start, Strong Finish” education initiative

Monday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) reported progress on her Strong Start, Strong Finish (SSSF) education initiative that she announced on July 26, 2017. Governor Ivey launched Strong Start, Strong Finish to integrate Alabama’s early childhood education, K-12 education and workforce development efforts into a seamless educational journey. SSSF is composed of three major strategies: … Continued
August 14, 2018

Ivey addresses state’s economic developers

Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey addressed the Economic Development Association of Alabama at their annual convention in Point Clear’s famed Grand Resort. Ivey said that her administration is serious about restoring trust in government and putting people back to work. “Effective economic development is essential,” Gov. Ivey told the economic developers. “Your work is very critical … Continued
August 9, 2018

Ivey announces Tim McCartney to head Alabama Workforce Council

Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) announced a transition of leadership for the Alabama Workforce Council. Ivey announced that Tim McCartney, formerly of McCartney Construction, will be the new chairman and issued a commendation thanking outgoing Chairman Zeke Smith for his service. “The Alabama Workforce Council seeks to analyze and understand issues that will help … Continued
July 11, 2018

Ainsworth blasts Twinkle in lieutenant governor race, lays out his plan for the office

Career politician vs. successful businessman. That’s the way Will Ainsworth sees his Republican primary race for lieutenant governor. He, of course, is the successful businessman, having founded Dream Ranch and the Alabama Hunting and Fishing Expo, and his opponent, Twinkle Cavanaugh, is the “swampy” career politician. “You can’t get more swamp than my opponent in … Continued
May 17, 2018