This time of uncertainty for the unemployed and underemployed is a desperate struggle, and our hearts and prayers go out to those affected. It can also...
From record-high employment in February to today’s economic downturn, things have changed dramatically for the state’s workforce, but there is also some good news. One thing...
AlabamaWorks! and the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) have partnered with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, the University of Alabama and the Vital Initiative to conduct a...
AlabamaWorks! and the Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) are pleased to announce the Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies. This new tool will survey business owners in each sector and...
The human toll of COVID-19 is unprecedented in Alabama, and businesses of all sizes have taken a shellacking due to the pandemic. As such, our tactical...
The Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) recently delivered its Annual Report to Gov. Kay Ivey and members of the legislature. The report highlights the many and varied...
A new report warns that a gap is widening between Alabama’s workforce development system and expected workforce needs. It calls for increased collaboration and alignment between...
Ten years ago, a unique partnership began between Southwire, a participant in the Alabama Workforce Council, and the Florence City School System. Since that time, the...
“What do you do for a living?” We’ve all asked or been asked that question. It’s a great conversation starter that helps us learn more about...
It’s a good time to be living in Alabama. Our economy is booming. Our unemployment rate is reaching record lows. People are getting jobs and the...
