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HUNTSVILLE — Calling the move a “flagrant violation of the law and our rights,” North Alabama’s labor unions have condemned President Trump’s executive order ending collective bargaining for federal employees. […]
HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with Huntsville City Schools, Madison City Schools, Madison County Schools, community agencies, and local employers to provide career opportunities for graduating high […]
GADSDEN – The Paralegal Association at Gadsden State Community College is opening the Cardinal Career Closet, an initiative designed to help students access professional attire for job interviews “It is […]
MONTGOMERY – More than 2 million people are employed in Alabama, a record high for the state, Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary Greg Reed announced today. Pacing that number is […]
NORMAL — Alabama A&M has taking the phrase “dress for success” to the next level. To that end, the university, which proclaims “Start here. Go anywhere,” is helping its students […]
CINCINNATI – Manufacturing is taking off in Huntsville-Limestone County and GE Aerospace is providing an economic engine to drive the growth. The aircraft engine builder announced plans Wednesday to invest […]
HUNTSVILLE — As a bridge from high school to the workforce, the Senior Sprint Career Fair helps provide graduates with career and training opportunities. The program, slated for April 29, is […]
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is directing all Defense Department civilian employees to prepare five bullet points detailing their work accomplishments from the prior week. In a memorandum he […]
HOLLYWOOD — To help answer a critical need in the health science field, Jackson County Schools is partnering with Huntsville’s SIMVANA in equipping students with cutting-edge career skills. The industry-education […]
HUNTSVILLE — When it comes to business and manufacturing, Alabama is the envy of the nation and needs to stay on that path. That was the tenor Thursday at the […]
DALLAS – An initiative that combines sports and career development has been launched in the Rocket City in connection with next month’s Conference USA Basketball Championships. The Stars of Tomorrow […]
WASHINGTON — The DOGE axe came down on NASA this afternoon as about 10% of the space agency’s workforce was cut as part of the Trump Administration’s efforts to reduce […]
DECATUR — Calhoun Community College isn’t just shaping futures, it’s helping drive Alabama’s economy with an $802.8 million economic impact, according to a study by Lightcast, a labor market analytics […]
GADSDEN — Gadsden State Community College continues to play a pivotal role in driving economic growth and community development across Alabama. According to the latest Economic Impact Study for Fiscal […]
WASHINGTON — Just a month after the inaugural launch of its New Glenn rocket, Jeff Bezos-founded Blue Origin said it is cutting about 10% of its workforce. The layoffs affect […]
MUSCLE SHOALS – Northwest Shoals Community College added $179.1 million to the local economy in fiscal year 2023-24, according to an independent report released Wednesday. The impact supported 3,045 jobs. Students […]
WASHINGTON – Wallace State Community College’s workforce training initiatives were presented to a congressional audience today. During a hearing focused on workforce development, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics spoke […]
MONTGOMERY – In a perfect case of “more bang for the buck,” Alabama’s Community College System generates more tax dollars than it takes in, according to a recent report. The […]
HUNTSVILLE – The departments of Psychology and Industrial & Systems Engineering and Engineering Management at the University of Alabama in Huntsville have joined forces in a novel interdisciplinary collaboration with […]
HUNTSVILLE — If you work on Redstone Arsenal, prepare for a logjam of vehicles at the gates Monday. Much of the arsenal’s workforce of some 46,000 people has returned to […]
HARTSELLE — Calhoun Community College and the Morgan County School System are launching a program to “redefine the high school education experience.” The courses in medical and machining will be […]
MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Department of Labor will be no more, as of Saturday. The department will become the Department of Workforce and Secretary of Labor Marty Redden is retiring […]
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Citing the University of Alabama in Huntsville as an “economic catalyst,” Huntsville is ranked among the Most Dynamic Metropolitans in Heartland Forward‘s most recent index. The report, […]
