Local news Birmingham Promise awarded $1.8 million grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies Birmingham Promise offers students a chance to gain paid work experience through internships and apprenticeships in four core industries. StaffNovember 10, 2021
Economy Poll: Small businesses having tougher time finding workers than in June Some 49 percent of small businesses actively hiring state it's hard to find potential employees with the skills required, a jump from only 34... John H. GlennOctober 29, 2021
State Alabama Office of Apprenticeship launches interactive dashboard This dashboard is one of the first in the country to provide a one-stop shop to explore current registered apprenticeships. StaffOctober 26, 2021
Education Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Economy Northrop Grumman expansion to bring 500 more jobs to Huntsville The new jobs will be primarily in the engineering field and will support the U.S. Air Force's ground-based defense program. Josh MoonOctober 13, 2021
Economy Survey: Increase in employers using skill-based hiring According to the survey, Alabama employers planning to add more jobs has increased. John H. GlennOctober 6, 2021
Governor Governor to kick off her Inaugural Made in Alabama Showcase The governor selected 12 top-rated businesses for their work in producing exceptional products for the state. StaffOctober 6, 2021
Economy Southern Research to invest nearly $20 million, add 50 jobs to Birmingham campus Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 5, 2021
Elections Katie Britt slams Mo Brooks for voting against America’s security, Alabama jobs ‘It’s time for fresh blood in D.C. to put Alabama first. That means putting the hardworking people of our state over selfish political gamesmanship’ StaffSeptember 25, 2021
Governor Governor says the need for addressing prison conditions is urgent Ivey said the prison crisis is not the fault of any one administration, but is due to “decades upon decades of neglect.” Brandon MoseleySeptember 22, 2021