ALABAMAWORKS! NEWS
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship “Powers Up” Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Lineworker Program through partnerships with Calhoun Community College
The demand for qualified, skilled workers is high, and competition to attract these individuals is intense. While some employers are vying to fill open positions, others are looking beyond their current need and connecting with [...]
Study shows Alabama leading the way in helping people get education for good jobs.
The Lumina Foundation recently released findings showing that Alabama and Indiana are leading the way when it comes to connecting their citizens to education and training for high-paying, in-demand jobs. Alabama’s approach is one that [...]
2022 Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies Open
Governor Kay Ivey and the Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Statistics are conducting a survey to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs in Alabama. The Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies [...]
Alabama’s First Apprenticeship for Early Childhood Educators Established
Secretary Barbara Cooper of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education (ADECE) joined leaders from Troy University, Wallace Community College, and the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship to officially sign documents establishing Alabama’s first apprenticeship [...]
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Launches Interactive Dashboard to Promote Apprenticeships
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) has recently launched an interactive dashboard to promote registered apprenticeship expansion in Alabama. Developed in partnership with the University of Alabama Education Policy Center, this multipurpose dashboard is one [...]
STUDY SHOWS ALABAMA NARROWING SKILLS GAP WHILE MAKING STRIDES IN SKILLS BASED HIRING
Second Alabama Statewide Survey of Employer Talent Dynamics Background The Governor’s Office of Education and Workforce Transformation and Alabama Workforce Council conducted the second Alabama Statewide Survey of Employer Talent Dynamics, which surveyed employers hiring [...]
WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD… ALABAMA’S FIRST COMMERICAL DRIVER REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Right now is the best time to pursue a career in transportation or distribution, a trend only forecasted to increase. To keep pace with demand and create a pipeline of qualified employees the Alabama Office [...]
FIRST MASTER’S DEGREE REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP WITH A HBCU AS A SPONSOR ESTABLISHED IN THE COUNTRY
Alabama A&M University is taking education and training to a new level with the development of this apprenticeship program, in the field of Social Work. By creating this program Alabama A&M, a HBCU (Historically Black [...]
AlabamaWorks! Hosting Virtual Conference
COVID-19 has had a profound impact on millions of people around the world and has changed the landscape of every industry while highlighting challenges in the workforce. AlabamaWorks! is bringing together workforce partners across the state [...]
AlabamaWorks! Announces Second Annual Innovator Awards – Call for Nominations
AlabamaWorks is excited to announce the second annual Innovator Awards to be presented to an innovator in each workforce region at the 2021 AlabamaWorks Virtual Conference. The awards were developed to highlight people and programs [...]
Governor’s Work-Based Learning Regional Best Practices Announced
Congratulations to the Alabama WBL programs that have been selected as contenders for the First Annual Governor’s Work-Based Learning Seal of Excellence Awards. The many excellent applications received demonstrate the diverse ways work-based learning is [...]
RFP Youth Work-Based-Learning Payroll Services – Answers to RFP Questions Version 2
Work-Based Learning Payroll Services Q&A Updated May 20, 2021 1. The scope of proposal states the GLWA is divided into five separate workforce areas and must each have its own separate funding. Can you provide [...]
RFP – YOUTH WORK-BASED LEARNING PAYROLL SERVICES – Answers to RFP Questions Posted
Work-Based Learning Payroll Services Q&A Updated May 10, 2021 1. The scope of proposal states the GLWA is divided into five separate workforce areas and must each have its own separate funding. Can you provide [...]
State Comptroller’s Website for RFP Postings
Please monitor the state comptroller’s website for any future RFP postings. You may also register for future notifications on the comptroller’s website (https://comptroller.alabama.gov/).
RFP – YOUTH WORK-BASED LEARNING PAYROLL SERVICES
Purpose of RFP To solicit proposals for a vendor to be the employer of record for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Funded Work-Based Learning Program in the Governor’s Local Workforce [...]
Unemployed, Underemployed Alabamians Say Transportation, Childcare and Concerns Over Losing Government Benefits Are Barriers to Jobs
Transportation, childcare and concerns over losing government benefits are among the main barriers facing unemployed and underemployed Alabamians as they seek to enter the workforce or improve their career pathway.
Now Hiring: Compliance Specialist
Location: Montgomery, AlabamaSynopsis:This position is responsible for assisting with the administration of the compliance reporting process for certain economic development incentive programs for the Business Development Division of the Alabama Department of Commerce, including but not [...]
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Launches the First Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program in the State
The Alabama Office Apprenticeship (AOA) is continuing to meet the needs of job seekers and employers in Alabama through innovative apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.
Gov. Ivey Appoints New Members to State Workforce Development Board
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed eight new members to serve on the Alabama Workforce Development Board which oversees the state’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) initiatives.
Regional Workforce Profiles Released as Tool to Help Alabama Reach Attainment Goal
Alabama set the ambitious attainment goal of adding 500,000 credentialed Alabamians to the labor force, surpassing the national labor force participation rate and returning to pre-pandemic employment levels.
Lee Meadows Named Interim Executive Director of Newly Established Alabama STEM Council
Montgomery, AL – Ed Castile, Deputy Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce and Director of AIDT announced that Lee Meadows, PhD has been named interim executive director of the newly established Alabama Stem [...]
Veteran Friendlier
A company is “veteran friendly” if it takes deliberate action to recruit, hire, train and retain military personnel or veterans, but those who take veteran friendly a step further, and become “veteran friendlier”.
Changing Lanes on the Alabama Workforce Superhighway
Our last stop was the AlabamaWorks Virtual Workforce in September. The conference gave us a lot to think about on the drive ahead.
AlabamaWorks Conference Goes Virtual
On September 17, 2020 from 8 am to 4:30 pm attendees will navigate a virtual platform to hear keynote speakers, attend panel discussions and participate in breakout sessions
Alabama Workforce Council Meeting Summary June 23, 2020, 1:15-1:45pm, WebEx
I. Chairman McCartney called the meeting to order and offered opening remarks at 1:15pm. II. Dr. Mackey’s presentation was tabled. III. Chairman McCartney provided an update on the reasoning behind why Alabama is conducting combined [...]