Collaboration that empowers job creators
The Department of Workforce is proving daily that it is an example of what successful collaboration looks like.
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Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Franklin Johnson was named the new chief of the department’s Workforce Pathways Division, bringing extensive legal and policy experience to the role.
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See recent postsThe first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
The governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in our state.
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
The alliance is a key initiative aimed at supporting efforts to drive economic growth and innovation.
August 8, 2024
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to newly established Alabama Workforce Board
This marks a major milestone in the implementation of the Working for Alabama legislative package.
August 7, 2024
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See recent posts“Working for Alabama” legislation is monumental
This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together.
BCA CEO says Working for Alabama bill signals “a 21st Century approach”
“In order to attract and grow 21st Century jobs, Alabama must have a 21st Century approach,” Duncan said.
May 10, 2024
Gov. Ivey to sign “Working for Alabama” legislative package
The bipartisan seven-bill package emerged early in the session as an attempt to combat the state's low labor participation rate.
Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care
The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force.
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See recent postsState leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” plan
It is good to see all of our state’s top elected leaders coming together and Working for Alabama.