Last week, Regions was awarded the highest possible score of 100 on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

A collaborative effort among state leadership and workforce development entities has placed Alabama's workforce on track to surpass the state's ambitious postsecondary attainment goal, according to Gov. Kay Ivey.

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo this week announced the department’s Economic Development Administration had awarded a grant to Fairhope to create a business resource hub

At the recent Fusion 2022 conference truck driver shortages was a major topic of discussion.

Last week InTech, a legacy industry held a groundbreaking ceremony to expand its operations facility in Athens, AL.

Friday, May 13 the Women’s Foundation of Alabama released its 2022 economic impact report during a research showcase at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama. Over 100 women and men were present in-person to hear the report and many more across the state joined the conversation virtually.

This week Gadsden State announced a new Class A driver program being launched at their Ayers Campus site.

The Alabama Aerospace Summer Intern Program application process has opened for high school and college students seeking to enter career fields in STEM disciplines. 

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is taking a giant leap forward in its quest to further expand the advanced workforce of the greater Huntsville area.

In a 31-year career filled with twists and turns, Ginger Dean’s path has come full circle, with engineering bringing her back home to the Dothan area. After she earned an electrical engineering degree at Auburn University, Dean began her Alabama Power career at Farley Nuclear Plant in Dothan. It’s a small coincidence that Dean worked at Plant Farley […]

Alabama officials say Alabama’s innovation economy will not reach its full potential unless it is inclusive.

It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one person or entity to achieve alone. Perhaps the adage could apply to an issue as vital as fostering the next generation of skilled workers. Forming a pipeline of trained talent to […]

Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces the hiring of Craig Johnston as director of workforce development training and advocacy.

It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking which would be difficult for any one person or entity to achieve alone.

The Alabama Community College System Innovation Center on Monday officially opened and announced the launch of its first industry-crafted programs to help students find immediate employment.

The commission in mid-December released its official report outlining the policy recommendations that the Alabama Innovation Corporation Board will be charged with implementing. A key component to support Alabama’s innovation economy, the commission found, is the attraction and retainment of talent.

Attracting and retaining skilled workers continues to be a major hurdle facing Alabama employers. As the state’s economy has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, the supply of skilled labor has struggled to keep pace with the amount of jobs employers seek to fill. As part of the Yellowhammer News Connect to your Future series, […]

Attracting and retaining skilled workers continues to be a major hurdle facing Alabama employers. As the state's economy has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, the supply of skilled labor has struggled to keep pace with the amount of jobs employers seek to fill.

2022 will see a soon-to-be-unveiled EV infrastructure plan, expansion of the Drive Electric Alabama campaign, the production of all-electric SUVs off the assembly line at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, the billions invested in EV by Hyundai which operates a plant in Montgomery, pick-up truck EV models, and new EVs coming from Honda, Toyota, Mazda and other major manufacturers.

2022 will see a soon-to-be-unveiled EV infrastructure plan, expansion of the Drive Electric Alabama campaign, the production of all-electric SUVs off the assembly line at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, the billions invested in EV by Hyundai which operates a plant in Montgomery, pick-up truck EV models, and new EVs coming from Honda, Toyota, Mazda and other major manufacturers.

2022 will see a soon-to-be unveiled EV infrastructure plan, expansion of the Drive Electric Alabama campaign, the production of all-electric SUVs off the assembly line at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, the billions invested in EV by Hyundai which operates a plant in Montgomery, pick-up truck EV models, and new EVs coming from Honda, Toyota, Mazda and other major manufacturers.

All issues related to workforce development continue to be at the forefront of economic development discussions. While working to confront challenges related to the topic, key information is needed to assess focus areas and set forth initiatives to address outstanding needs.

When seeking employment opportunities, job seekers become discouraged to find that employers often times prefer candidates with years of experience in a particular field of work.

Drake State Community & Technical College last month launched its Welding Bootcamp to spark individuals' interest in the field.