Youth Services Programs RFP
Soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for occupational youth services programs. Deadline is October 31st 2018.
Occupational Skills Training RFP
Soliciting proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) for occupational skills training programs.
Pathways to Great Careers in Alabama
Many of us grew up with the idea that the only way to get a good career in Alabama was via a four-year college degree or higher.
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 No. 4 LPN program in Alabama. The rankings were announced Wednesday by PracticalNursing.org. The schools were assessed on several factors that help [...]
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 pens to the bill's supporters. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Arthur Orr, left, and Rep. Alan Baker. (Governor's Office, Sydney A. [...]
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.
New Unified Workforce System to Better Link Employers and Job Seekers
Alabama business, education and workforce training leaders announced today a major step in transforming the state’s workforce development efforts into one unified system...