North Alabama Workforce Summit highlights regional growth, workforce development, and economic challenges

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North AlabamaWorks! held the 2024 North Alabama Workforce Summit at the historic Stovehouse on September 24. The all-day program provided updates, insights, and networking opportunities for the region’s workforce development community.  State of the Workforce Report: Stephanie McCulloch, executive director at North AlabamaWorks!, presented the “State of the Workforce Report.”  McCulloch explained that North AlabamaWorks! […]

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Local university to partner with AMIIC to boost advanced manufacturing training for students

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) has entered into a strategic partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation and Integration Center (AMIIC), a Huntsville-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing manufacturing technologies. The memorandum of understanding, signed on Sept. 16 at UAH’s Shelby Center for Science and Technology, grants UAH students access to AMIIC’s state-of-the-art laboratory space […]

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Alabama A&M selected as sole HBCU for multi-million dollar project to shape uncharted career path

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Alabama A&M University has been chosen as the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to participate in a $2.8 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at establishing a groundbreaking undergraduate program in research administration and management. The initiative, led by Dr. Chris Brown, Vice President for Research at the University of Alabama at […]

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Freedom Real Estate & Capital celebrates 10th anniversary with new tenants and community impact

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Freedom Real Estate & Capital, LLC marked its 10th anniversary in a celebration that brought together local officials, business leaders, and community members. The event featured two significant announcements: the introduction of the first tenants at The Offices at Hays Farm and a generous donation of $10,000 to 10 local charities. “Freedom has come a […]

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Huntsville tops list of emerging north American tech markets

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Huntsville has been ranked #1 on CBRE’s list of up-and-coming tech-talent markets in its annual Scoring Tech Talent report, which evaluates 75 U.S. and Canadian cities on their ability to attract and grow tech talent. Huntsville’s had a 17.9% growth in tech employment over the past five years and a 19.6% increase in tech wages. […]

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Huntsville celebrates local excellence at 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala

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Local small businesses and members of the Huntsville business community were honored on the evening of September 12 at the 39th Annual Small Business Awards Gala. The event, hosted by the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, was held in the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom.  The glitzy evening began with a cocktail hour, which was followed by […]

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Huntsville CWA workers remain on strike during negotiations with AT&T

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It’s been more than two weeks since 17,000 AT&T workers across the Southeast began their strike against the company.  According to officials from the union that represents these workers, Communication Workers of America (CWA), not much has changed and an end to the strike doesn’t appear to be yet in sight.  CWA claims workers face […]

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Expanded HBCU innovation internship program welcomes new cohort and employer partners

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The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) has teamed up with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc., and Innovate Alabama to launch the second phase of the HBCU Innovation Internship Program. This fall, the program will welcome a larger group of eight interns, a significant increase from its initial launch. After […]

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UAH launches first of its kind AFROTC Program

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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), part of The University of Alabama System, has officially launched its Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) operating location. This program is unique, marking the first of its kind for the Air Force or Space Force ROTC in the United States. “We are incredibly proud to bring […]

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Drake State announces new program with goal of boosting local workforce development

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Drake State Community and Technical College is introducing a new pilot program, the Skills for Success – Flooring Installation Technician course. This unique program, the first of its kind in the region, is being offered free of charge to participants. The course is specifically designed to equip graduates with the skills needed for a successful […]

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