HUNTSVILLE – More than 100 participants from the Huntsville Day Reporting Center took steps toward new lives through a first-of-its-kind career Activation Event. This launch event provided information and motivation […]

MONTGOMERY – The state of Alabama can adapt an old Navy term when it comes to unemployment — steady as she she goes with a labor force participation rate at […]

MONTGOMERY — The Alabama House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill today which would provide employer, provider, and non-profit provider tax credits to expand childcare capacity, access, and affordability. The […]

HUNTSVILLE —  Phoenix-based OMCO Solar, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of steel structures for solar panels, plans to invest more than $10 million into its second production facility in […]

HUNTSVILLE — There is an opportunity for Alabama A&M students to step up to the plate in their post-grad careers with Major League Baseball. And the chance is in the […]

BIRMINGHAM – Huntsville is among the cities participating in expanded statewide talent summer programming for college students. Fuel Alabama, a talent attraction and retention program of the Economic Development Partnership […]

MONTGOMERY – Nobody can accuse Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston of not being focused on business at hand. With 13 days left in the 2024 legislative session, Livingston (R-Scottsboro) is […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber is collaborating with the local Alabama Career Center, the Alabama Community College System, local nonprofits, and community agencies to help bridge the gap between […]

MONTGOMERY – North Alabama businesses that either launched operations or expanded their facilities last year are poised to make investments of more than $1.15 billion, the governor’s office announced today. […]

HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville Career Center will be hosting a job fair for Polaris this week. Positions include: Injection Mold Operators Moto Operators Production Welders Material Handlers Production Operators Quality […]

MONTGOMERY – While the state’s labor force participation rate for February was unchanged from January, three North Alabama counties have the lowest jobless rates in Alabama. The participation rate remains […]

MONTGOMERY – It’s enough to give someone hope for the future in Alabama. A bipartisan group of the state’s top elected officials – including Gov. Kay Ivey – have come […]

HUNTSVILLE — In a showing of the area’s diverse job market and the need to fill those vacancies, the Huntsville Career Center is hosting job fairs this week for three […]

MONTGOMERY – The state’s labor force participation rate for January remained unchanged and several counties in North Alabama are driving the numbers. According to the latest report from the state […]

ATHENS – A countywide Job Shadowing Day provided high school students from Athens and Limestone County with an immersive experience in the professional world this week. Hosted by the the […]

DECATUR – The Decatur Career Center is hosting a job fair this week for Pilgrim’s Pride Starting pay is $17.25 per hour and includes a $2 per hour incentive shift […]

ATHENS – A legacy cast aluminum component manufacturer has announced an expansion at its North Alabama facility.   Cast Products is planning a $6.7 million expansion to add a 30,000 square-foot […]

GADSDEN — The Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services and the Alabama Community College System are streamlining access to in-demand credentials and jobs for residents with disabilities. “People with disabilities remain […]

ATHENS – Limestone County residents interested in pursuing a degree in advanced manufacturing, construction, healthcare, or information technology are invited to apply for 2024 scholarships. The Limestone County Economic Development […]

TRINITY — Brown-Forman has sold its cooperage in Trinity to Independent Stave Company, the company announced today. The cooperage will continue to make barrels for the Jack Daniel Distillery as […]

ATHENS – Athens State University and the Limestone County Economic Development Association have formed a learning partnership. The partnership includes a 10% tuition discount on all classes, waived application fee, and […]

BIRMINGHAM – The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission and Innovate Alabama, announce the launch of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program – designed to […]

SHEFFIELD – The Huntsville and Sheffield career centers are hosting job fairs for Pilgrim’s – at the same time but different locations. Pilgrim’s will be hiring for production workers, poultry […]

HUNTSVILLE – Drake State Community and Technical College, Madison County, and Huntsville City Schools have partnered to address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in Madison County. As a […]