ALABAMAWORKS! NEWS
Josh Laney Appointed to National Executive Board
We are excited to announce that Josh Laney, Director of the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the National Association of State and Territorial Directors [...]
Alabama Office of Apprenticeship Launches Program to Help Meet Nursing Shortage
The demand for nurses is at an all-time high and the number of open nursing positions in the healthcare field is growing rapidly. Mapping nursing career paths, providing learning and training while also a living [...]
Alabama Workforce Council Delivers Results to Improve the Lives of Thousands of Alabamians
MONTGOMERY, Ala – Despite the lingering economic uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report says Alabama’s workforce stands stronger today than it did one year ago. “The Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) has been [...]
RFP Announcement: One-Stop Operator Services
For the Selection of Program Operators to Provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funded ONE-STOP OPERATOR SERVICES AND ADULT, DISLOCATED WORKER, & YOUTH CAREER SERVICES FOR THE EAST ALABAMAWORKS! LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PROGRAM [...]
RFP Announcement – Youth Workforce Development Services – East AlabamaWorks!
YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE EAST ALABAMAWORKS! LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022 Alabama Department Commerce Workforce Development Division/Governor’s Local Workforce Areas 401 Adams Avenue, Suite 390 Montgomery, Alabama 36130 (334) 242-5300 [...]
RFP for Youth Workforce Development Services Announced! Region 5
For the Selection of Program Operators to Provide Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funded YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE CENTRAL ALABAMAWORKS! LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2022 Download the entire request [...]
Enhanced State & Regional Workforce Profiles Released
MONTGOMERY, Ala – Workforce is a hot topic in 2021with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention, and labor shortages. It comes as no surprise that data on these topics is [...]
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.