Lilly Ledbetter Speaks Gender, Pay Equality at UAH

The University of Alabama Huntsville’s College of Business hosted noted labor activist Lilly Ledbetter. Ledbetter, 84, spoke to a mixed crowd of university students and local Huntsville residents at Chan Auditorium.  During her hour-long talk, Ledbetter recounted her experience with gender pay discrimination while working as a supervisor for Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s plant in […]

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 […]

Huntsville Ranked as Top Affordable City for Tech Careers

During the height of the pandemic, remote working became the standard for many jobs, especially within the tech sector of the U.S. economy. According to the business data company Small Business Trends (SBT), 1 in 4 Americans shifted to working remotely during 2021, which totaled to a 22% increase in remote work from the previous […]

The Future of Workforce Development is Here and Now at Drake State

As the expansion of the manufacturing industry continues to grow along with the arrival of new corporations to North Alabama, it all comes with the need for a trained and capable labor force. In the effort of providing affordable, hands-on training to prepare students to become the workforce of tomorrow, Drake State Community and Technical […]

Mazda Foundation Inc. Awards Funding to Programs in Huntsville Area

The Board of Trustees of the Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc. has awarded funding for four new programs as it continues to build partnerships with organizations across the United States to help address issues including food insecurity, equitable access to education, and job opportunities. The Mazda Foundation awarded a total of $495,000 to 11 organizations through […]

Employee Appreciation Day is Coming: Are You Prepared?

This Friday, March 4, is Employee Appreciation Day. This day is meant to highlight and honor the hard work that employees invest in their jobs–even small efforts can make a big difference in employee retention.  According to Dennis Consorte, Small Business Consultant and Expert at Digital.com, making employees feel appreciated gives them a reason to […]

H2L Solutions Cuts the Ribbon on New Office

Huntsville-based information and cybersecurity services firm H2L Solutions celebrated its move to a larger facility within the Brahan Spring Professional Village office complex on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Tommy Battle and members of the Huntsville/Madison County Chamber of Commerce. Chief Operating Officer Irene Garcia-Goan explained that the move came about […]

“Be a Little Wild” with NALZS: Seeking Nature Camp Counselors

Although the “Zoo for You” may be out on the horizon, still in the planning phase, the North Alabama Zoological Society (NALZS) continues to be quite active in the community. Starting May 31st, NALZS will host their “Be a Little Wild” Nature Camp sessions and they are seeking a few good volunteers to assist as […]

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, […]

Drake State to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop for High School and College Students

‘Tis the season for completing cumbersome financial aid paperwork for the fall. The same time each year, millions of students apply for financial aid in hopes of receiving funds to offset the cost of attending college. One of the biggest obstacles they face is the daunting Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, known by […]