Liberal Arts Education at UAH Inspired Alumnus Scott Hightower to Give Back Through Endowed Scholarship and Community Service

HUNTSVILLE, AL – It all began with a summer spent lifting concrete blocks. Scott Hightower (B.A. Political Science and Philosophy ’75) started his college career at another institution as a pre-med major. After ending up on academic probation and spending a summer moving concrete blocks while contemplating his future, however, he transferred to The University of […]

Huntsville Ranks in Top 10 for Best Places for Career Opportunities in 2022

Despite rising inflation and recent stock market instability, it’s still a job seeker’s market. There are roughly 11 million job openings available nationwide as of May 2022, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). For the same month, there were 6.5 million hires. Data from June 2022 shows a 4% increase in the percentage […]

Meta and Holder Construction Launch Hardhat in Hand in Huntsville

Huntsville, AL — Meta and Holder Construction have announced a partnership to bring Hardhat in Hand, Meta’s nationwide skilled trades training program, to Meta’s Huntsville Data Center. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat […]

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing and Partners Provide Exciting Opportunity at Team ONE Career Fair

HUNTSVILLE, AL  – On August 20, 2022, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing (MTM) and its Team ONE partners will hold a joint Team ONE Job Fair at the Huntsville Marriott at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, from 7:30 until 11:30 am. This event will be a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about MTM and […]

Empowering Women in Missile Defense Panel Focuses on Diversity, Future of Workforce

The days of the “boys’ club” are fading away as women increasingly enter leadership roles in the defense sector. On Monday, this became evident with the sold-out Empowering Women in Missile Defense event, held in the East Hall of the VBC. Presented by the Women’s Business Council (WBC) of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce […]

WellStone announces mental health hiring event

HUNTSVILLE, AL – Do you want to be a part of building better access to mental healthcare across our state? Quality mental healthcare workers play a vital role in achieving this reality. WellStone, North Alabama’s nonprofit mental health center, is hosting a job fair on Friday, July  22, from 9am –4pm in hopes of filling […]

Job seekers invited to ReLaunch Career Fair on July 18 & 19 in 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 the under-resourced job seeker and our employers.  The ReLaunch Career Fair will provide opportunities for individuals who are changing careers, unemployed, underemployed, have dropped out of high […]

Comcast Announces New Career Opportunities for the Southeast

Comcast Corporation has announced that the company is accepting applications for 300 virtual Inbound Sales (IBS) Representatives throughout the southeast, including in Huntsville, Alabama.  IBS Representatives work directly with customers over the phone in order to promote and sell Comcast products and services. Other responsibilities include helping customers virtually set up new services, transfer services […]

Brandon Carrin Promoted to Progress Bank AVP

Though born in Tennessee, Brandon Carrin calls Huntsville “home.’’ He moved with his family to the southeastern part of the city when he was 4 years old. He eventually graduated from Grissom High School before moving on to the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Business, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in finance. He […]

ASCTE Signs Memorandum of Understanding with DEVCOM AvMC

Leaders from the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) and the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday morning, officially securing a partnership between the two institutions. The ceremony for the MOU signing was held at Oakwood University’s Peterson Hall, […]