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State sets record highs for civilian labor force, but unemployment rate ticks up

MONTGOMERY – While the state's labor force participation rate increased, Alabama's unemployment numbers also showed a hike from a year ago. According to Department of...

For sixth consecutive year, Bank Independent one of ‘Best Banks to Work For’

SHEFFIELD -- Bank Independent is once again being recognized for its exceptional workplace environment and dedication to its employees. For the sixth year in a...

Limestone County EDA receives TVA grant to increase training and education

ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association has been awarded a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority to support collaborative efforts...

State labor force, employment, wages reach record highs

MONTGOMERY – There was mixed news for workers and the state last month. Wages are up, according to the Alabama Department of Labor. But so...

Huntsville Career Center partnering in Chamber’s ReLaunch Job Fair

HUNTSVILLE -- For anyone looking for a new start in a career or if they are just looking for that second chance, their opportunity...

Northwest Shoals sees third-largest semester enrollment

MUSCLE SHOALS — This fall, Northwest Shoals Community College welcomed the third-largest number of students taking for-credit classes during a single semester. This semester's...

Northeast Alabama CC opens Workforce Development Skills Training Center

RAINSVILLE -- Six years in the making, the new Northeast Alabama Community College Workforce Development Skills Training Center will help train skilled workers for...

Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington retires; Redden to head renamed Department of Workforce

MONTGOMERY – After serving the longest tenure of a state Labor secretary, Fitzgerald Washington is retiring, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Since being named secretary in...

Five area counties post jobless rates below 3%

MONTGOMERY – The unemployment rate has ticked up from a year ago, but the rate has basically remained from last month, according to the...

EDPA announces expanded HBCU Innovation Internship program

BIRMINGHAM – Building on the success of its inaugural program, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama has launched the second iteration of its HBCU...