State Governor awards $1 million grant to Jefferson County for COVID-19 recovery The award is part of more than $40 million allocated to Alabama from a CARES Act grant program. StaffApril 22, 2021
Economy Report ranks Alabama high for economic momentum in 2021 The index ranks states based on their most recent performance in three important measures of economic vitality. StaffApril 20, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Workforce development is giving Alabama a competitive edge "These efforts to improve and coordinate our education and workforce training programs have received national acclaim." Tim McCartneyApril 20, 2021
Economy BCA names Kate Messervy as director of regional affairs northern region Her primary focus will be to better serve BCA membership in North Alabama. StaffApril 2, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims dropped last week The percentage of new claims estimated to be due to the pandemic was 73 percent. Micah DanneyMarch 26, 2021
Economy Business survey aims to advance Alabama workforce training system The survey aims to identify the occupational characteristics of the most in-demand jobs. StaffMarch 19, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased again last week Sixty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 19, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased last week Fifty-seven percent of the new claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 12, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly last week Of the new claims, 48 percent were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMarch 5, 2021