What is workforce development, anyways?

Whether you are working or unemployed, blue collar or professional, new to the workforce or a seasoned expert, it is likely you have participated in workforce development throughout your adult life. That being said, what comes to mind when one hears the term “workforce development” is usually based on one’s own personal experience.  In reality, […]

UAH Huntsville Showcase prepares students for career success

For students preparing to enter the workforce, navigating the transition from academia to a professional career can feel daunting. But on Friday, March 21, participants in the UAH Huntsville Showcase walked away with more than just career advice—they gained a deeper understanding of how to adapt, build connections, and carve out their own paths in […]

Wernher von Braun’s lasting economic legacy in Huntsville

On March 17, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center honored the children of Dr. Wernher von Braun—Iris, Margrit, and Peter—with its inaugural Founders Award. The ceremony, held in the Davidson Center’s Saturn V Hall, recognized the von Braun family’s significant contributions to the Center and Space Camp programs. But beyond the ceremony, this award underscores […]

Shooting stars: CUSA program champions Huntsville’s career options

A launch occurred at the Conference USA Basketball Championships last week, but it wasn’t a jump shot at the Von Braun Center. Instead, CUSA started its “Stars of Tomorrow‘’ program, an initiative the league devised to combine sports and career development to offer top students from member institutions an opportunity to engage with industry professionals […]

City Parks and Rec to host first Teen Career Summit

Huntsville Parks & Recreation is launching a new career path program for area youth. The initiative—the Teen Career Summit 2025—is free for ages 14-18 and takes place on Thursday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Dr. Richard Showers Sr. Recreation Center. The program is designed to give teens the tools they need to plan for […]

Dread Pirate Robotics seek trek from Rocket City to Space City

Taking on the role of underdog but carrying a nickname that sounds more like a group of menacing Caribbean Sea marauders, a group of nine middle and high school students found treasure in their first year as a robotics team. Dread Pirate Robotics has a 19-1 record and capped their first season with a victory […]

Connecting in the Rocket City: 10 Huntsville professional networking groups to check out

Huntsville’s thriving business community makes it an excellent place for anyone looking to expand their network. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, corporate leader, working parent, or a newcomer to the area, connecting with the right people can open doors to new opportunities, collaborations, and growth.  Fortunately, the Rocket City is home to various networking groups tailored […]

FICO targets Drake State, other HBCUs for Analytics Challenge

Drake State Community and Technical College is off to a fast start in 2025, claiming two firsts in its field during the month of January. Drake State received over $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of its latest round of Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grants, becoming the first institution in the […]

TVA partners with ASCTE on cyber security innovation

The cutting-edge Alabama School for Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) is growing its campus. The soccer field next door to the new tennis courts lacks only a gravel path to be ready for the start of preseason practice. The Sentinel Center, which will house a gym and serve as home to many of the school’s […]

North Alabama’s “Shark Tank” competition is back!

Do you have a big idea that you would love to bring to life? Launch and Singing River Trail have announced that applications for the fourth annual Singing River Trail Launch Tank competition are now open.  The competition, modeled after the hit television series “Shark Tank,” allows local entrepreneurs the chance to turn their unique […]