The Rebirth Of Vocational Education
A recent National Federation of Independent Businesses survey reported that the percentage of small businesses saying that they get no or few qualified applicants for available jobs has hit a 17-year high.
Vocational Ed, Reborn
Studies estimate that hundreds of thousands of positions in manufacturing firms went unfilled, even during the post-financial-crisis downturn and subsequent weak recovery, because of the lack of skilled workers.
GE Allies With Auburn University
A leader in additive manufacturing technologies, GE, has selected Auburn University as one of just eight universities from around the world to participate in a groundbreaking program focusing on 3-D printing research and education initiatives.
TechMGM Classes Begin in July
The first group of classes for a Montgomery-area information technology training program will finish early next month.
Piggly Wiggly Coming to North Autauga County
Piggly Wiggly franchise and their $3 million investment will result in a 28,000-square foot “fresh” concept grocery store, complete with gas pumps.
New Alabama plant creates 200 jobs
James Hardie Building Products will invest nearly $220 million and create more than 200 jobs with a new manufacturing facility in Prattville, officials announced today.
CACC’s LPN Program Ranked No. 4 in State
Central Alabama Community College’s Licensed Practical Nurse Program has been ranked the [...]
International Paper Apprenticeship Program
International Paper Riverdale Mill is partnering with Apprenticeship Alabama and is preparing its next group of Maintenance Journeyman.
Apprenticeship Alabama
Gov. Robert Bentley ceremonially signs the Apprenticeship Tax Credit Act and passes [...]
Regional Workforce Council Tours Coosa and Tallapoosa Industries
Members of the Alabama Department of Commerce Workforce Region 5 Council were hosted by the Lake Martin Area Economic Development Authority.