More than 75,000 jobs are waiting to be filled across Alabama, but finding workers to fill them isn’t as simple as matching a job opening with someone looking for work. Read full piece: yellowhammernews.com/workfor… #Alabama #Business #Workforce @al_workforce

Alabama is joining the Trump administration's campaign against unemployment fraud and waste in federal programs, with state workforce officials pointing to one of the lowest improper payment rates in the country. @SenatorGregReed announced the state's partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor and Secretary Keith Sonderling, who recently sent a letter to all states urging them to investigate and root out waste and fraud in unemployment insurance programs. Read full story: yellowhammernews.com/alabama… #Alabama #ALPolitics #Workforce

@GovernorKayIvey and @SenatorGregReed announced new appointments to the Alabama STEM Council, tapping leaders from medicine, aerospace, automotive manufacturing, finance, agriculture, and technology to guide the state’s STEM education and workforce pipeline. Read full coverage: yellowhammernews.com/ivey-re… #Alabama #ALPolitics #AlabamaSTEMCouncil

On Thursday, Alabama officially launched launched the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department, branded as Workforce Alabama, was officially unveiled during a kickoff event on the Alabama State Capitol steps, bringing together industry leaders, education partners, government officials and community representatives from all 67 counties. @SenatorGregReed, who leads the new department, announced ADOW’s mission to remove barriers and create clear pathways connecting people to prosperity through integrated services. The department consolidates previously fragmented workforce programs under unified leadership, positioning Alabama to address its workforce participation paradox — low unemployment at 3.3% paired with the nation’s third-worst workforce participation rate at 57.8%. “Alabama’s workforce is our greatest competitive advantage,” @GovernorKayIvey said. “This unified approach connects individual career advancement to statewide prosperity, ensuring that our human capital drives continued economic growth across all communities.” “We’re not just fixing problems—we’re building Alabama’s competitive future,” said Secretary Reed during his keynote address. “Alabama’s greatest resource is its people, and when they thrive, we all rise. This department represents our commitment to meeting every Alabamian where they are and guiding them to where they want to be.” ADOW tackles the paradox of abundant job openings alongside low workforce participation through a comprehensive, community-based approach. The department focuses particularly on young, disconnected workers aged 20-29 facing the “26 cliff” when they lose healthcare coverage and independence support. “We’re meeting people where they are—by making opportunities accessible for all through their own community connections,” Secretary Reed said. Read more here: yellowhammernews.com/alabama… #Alabama #Business #Workforce #Jobs #ALPolitics

Secretary @SenatorGregReed: ‘If we’re going to grow the economy, we must be able to grow the workforce’ #alpolitics yellowhammernews.com/secreta…