The new website –www.ALPorts.com – utilizes imagery reflective of the port’s infrastructure investment and provides in a streamlined format information important to the port’s customers, service providers, stakeholders, and the public at large.
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Enhanced State & Regional Workforce Profiles Released
A Message from AlabamaWorks! MONTGOMERY, Ala – Workforce will be a hot topic in 2022 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages. It comes as no surprise that data on these topics is in high demand, and the Alabama Workforce Council is pleased to release a set of...
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AARP: Alabamians need access – and more — to benefit from high-speed internet
Whether or not they are low-income, rural or older, all Alabamians need internet access and solid digital skills to thrive in today’s world. If we want all our residents to flourish – and if we want our state to flourish economically – we must make internet services more available, affordable and accessible to all.
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McCartney: Success of K-12 students critical
Over the last year, the Alabama Workforce Council has made progress working alongside the Alabama State Board of Education and Alabama State Department of Education to improve outcomes for our students.
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Take the 2022 Governor’s Survey of Employer Competencies
It asks employers to provide information about high-demand occupations and occupations that are the most difficult to find qualified workers to fill. In addition, the survey seeks employers’ comments on education, licenses, credentials and competencies required.
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AARP: Close the digital divide to make sure we’ve all got a way to connect
For our residents to enjoy the benefits of expansion, they need access to a computer, smart phone or other device capable of supporting an internet connection; they need affordable internet service; and just as importantly, they need to know how to use it.
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Governor Ivey Made the Right Call to Keep Alabama’s Recovery on Track
Alabama’s job creators are thankful that Governor Kay Ivey recently submitted Alabama’s 30-day notice to President Biden that it is time to get back to work.
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800 Workforce Development and Education Leaders From 41 States Gather Virtually for Alabama Interstate Talent Development Convening
The 2021 Alabama Interstate Talent Development Convening brought together experts from 41 states and Washington, D.C. to share talent development strategies and discuss plans to upgrade the knowledge and skills of workers.
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Auburn alumnus, trustee confirmed as nation’s next secretary of defense
Auburn is proud to celebrate the recent confirmation of Auburn alumnus Gen. Lloyd Austin as our nation’s secretary of defense. We applaud your incredible achievement, and thank you for your continued service to protect our country.
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Auburn alumnus, trustee selected to be next Secretary of Defense
Auburn celebrates a lifetime of achievement by Gen. Lloyd Austin, who provides immeasurable support to our university. We are grateful for his leadership in defending our freedoms and know his best days in serving our nation are still ahead. Congratulations and thank you!
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Buying a home has changed. A REALTOR can help.
From Huntsville to Mobile and markets in between, survey results and boots-on-the-ground experiences indicate that REALTORS® and their clients capitalized on the opportunities and challenges of 2020.
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BCA Hosts Successful Small Business Exchange, Answering Hundreds of Calls
On Thursday, April 9, the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) presented the Small Business Exchange on Alabama Public Television
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FirstNet: Keeping our First Responders and Communities Safe
In the public safety profession, communication is key. Yet, in times of emergency, a surplus of activity can cause traditional commercial networks to hit capacity. People understandably rush to get in touch with friends and loved ones while police, firefighters, EMS, and others work diligently to coordinate response efforts.
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Why statewide small cell standards are necessary
By Wayne Hutchens, president of AT&T Alabama The Alabama Legislature is considering Senate Bill 264, legislation that will make it easier for all wireless providers to enhance network capacity and coverage, speed and quality as well as prepare for next-generation 5G technology. Since January 2007, the amount of data used on AT&T’s network alone...
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AT&T investing and innovating to enhance broadband access in rural Alabama
With more than 2 million strand miles of fiber optics stretching across our footprint in Alabama, AT&T’s network is delivering the high-speed services that residents and businesses throughout Alabama are demanding.