Workforce — Page 10

HUNTSVILLE – A study conducted by the Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute at the State University of New York shows a strong link between higher education and economic development. While that […]

HUNTSVILLE – Jim Page, executive vice president of Huntsville-based MartinFederal Consulting, has been named to the board of directors of the Tennessee Valley Corridor. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong appointed Page […]

CULLMAN — State Senator Garlan Gudger (R-Cullman) emphasized the need for having more shovel-ready sites for the state to compete for economic development projects. Gudger said that the state has […]

Workforce innovation public meeting held at Calhoun

DECATUR – Alabama Works held something akin to a town hall on the campus of Calhoun Community College. But this gathering didn’t feature pointed questions aimed at political hopefuls. The […]

Polaris, Amazon hosting job fairs

HUNTSVILLE – A pair of the biggest names in business are looking for employees here in the Tennessee Valley. Amazon and Polaris have their “help wanted” signs out and career […]

MONTGOMERY — Gov. Kay Ivey has announced a $1 million grant to help meet the nation’s increasing demand for solar power while providing more than 700 jobs in North Alabama. […]

HANCEVILLE — In what college President Dr. Vicki Karolewics described as an historic day, Wallace State Community College celebrated the grand opening of the $8.8 million Center of Welding Technology […]

HUNTSVILLE — For the 21st consecutive year, nurses are ranked No. 1 in Gallup’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions poll. Huntsville Hospital gained 19 new “Big Hearts” when the […]

Gadsden hosting job fair; more than 70 employers

GADSDEN – Hundreds of jobs. Dozens of employers. That’s what’s on the line Thursday for a multiple-employer job fair in Gadsden. The Gadsden Career Center is partnering with Gadsden Mayor […]

HUNTSVILLE — In Alabama and across the country, childcare is no longer just a “perk” – it’s a big factor of work performance, engagement and even attendance.  But Alabama particularly […]

PeopleTec named Best Workplace for Millennials

HUNTSVILLE – The winning streak began in 2019 and now, for the fifth year in a row, PeopleTec has been named a Best Workplace for Millennials in 2023. The Huntsville […]

MOORESVILLE — The legend is true. Strange musical notes are floating over the face of the Singing River’s waters. It sings a song of health and wellness, of a flourishing […]

Unemployment numbers climb in North Alabama

MONTGOMERY — This month’s latest unemployment figures are a mixed bag, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. Overall, across the Tennessee Valley, the jobless rate is lower than a […]

Study: Alabama No. 7 best job market

HUNTSVILLE — It isn’t something Alabamians don’t already know, but it is always good to get affirmation of those beliefs. A new study complied from current U.S. Bureau of Labor […]

ATHENS — It’s the most delicious contagion you will ever catch and now it has spread to Athens. You couldn’t miss the “slimthusiasm” Monday for the official grand opening of […]

HANCEVILLE — Wallace State Community College will hold information sessions for those wishing to learn more about its Women in Diesel program. While jobs for diesel technicians have been filled […]

Culver's at Clift Farm will butter your buns

MADISON – Start with buttery buns. Add a fresh beef patty and a slab of Wisconsin cheese and you have yourself a famous Culver’s ButterBurger! Veteran restaurateur Mike Hinesh opened […]

Polaris job fair set for Albertville

ALBERTVILLE – The Albertville Career Center is hosting a job fair this month for Polaris. Positions are for all shifts and include: Injection Mold Operator Material Handler Moto Operator Production […]

HUNTSVILLE – Mayor Tommy Battle will help break ground on the first of six Food City stores during a ceremony today. The new-to-market grocer will hold a groundbreaking event at […]

HUNTSVILLE – Using smart people logic, if the government wants to put a patent office in this part of the country, shouldn’t they put it where there is a large […]

Chamber hosts summer events for interns

HUNTSVILLE – According to the U.S. Department of Education, hiring interns offers numerous benefits to a company and the intern. For the intern, the position gives a student real-life, real-time […]

ATLANTA – North Alabama students have skills! And it was proven recently in the SkillsUSA Championships in Atlanta. Of the 17 skills categories won by Alabama students, 15 were won […]

MONTGOMERY – A pair of North Alabama metro areas are ranked in the nation’s top 10 for the lowest unemployment rate for May, according to statistics released today by Gov. […]

UNA, Hartselle Chamber sign learning agreement

FLORENCE – The University of North Alabama and the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce have signed a learning agreement to benefit full-time employees of Chamber members. According to the agreement […]