Edition: July 15, 2024

Join us for our next Industry Cluster meeting that will focus on the ACCS Innovation Center and CONNEX Alabama. Houston Blackwood, Workforce Director of the Innovation Center, will discuss how the state’s community colleges, business and industry, and community partners come together to deliver rapid, industry-recognized credentials within some of the state’s most in-demand career fields. Whitney Barlow, Supplier Development Manager for Alabama Technology Network, will explain and demonstrate the online platform that connects all Alabama manufacturers and suppliers into one single, accurate, and searchable supply chain database.

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Bishop State Community College

Center for Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Room 129

351 N Broad Street

Mobile, AL 36603

THE GULF COAST CHALLENGE COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024 | 8:30 AM-1 PM

MOBILE CONVENTION CENTER

Join SAWDC AlabamaWorks and the Gulf Coast Challenge for the third annual Gulf Coast Challenge College & Career Fair on October 3, 2024. The College & Career Fair offers high school seniors the opportunity to explore colleges and programs available post-graduation and to meet with industry professionals to learn about high-growth, high-demand jobs in our area.

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Join us for Building Bridges: Conecuh County Workforce Meeting focused on empowering the county with information, resources, and connections needed for success.

This event will focus on empowering the county with the information, resources, and connections needed for success. Labor Force, Jobs, & Economic Growth in Conecuh County.

Don't miss this chance to:

Explore the current workforce landscape.
Network with other community members interested in economic development.
Share your ideas and help shape the future of Conecuh County's workforce.

Lunch will be served! Space is limited, so RSVP today!

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Reid State Technical College

Edith A. Gray Library and Technology Center, 2nd floor

100 AL-83

Evergreen, AL 36401

Educator Workforce Academy -

Applications Open Now

The Educator Workforce Academy (EWA) is a collaborative initiative hosted by SAWDC AlabamaWorks. EWA was developed to foster relationships between education and industry leaders. The program is designed to compel educators to evaluate their current programs, particularly Career and Technical Education (CTE), and to create plans that align with regional business and industry workforce demands.

The Academy is open to superintendents, assistant superintendents, CTE directors, principals, teachers, career coaches, guidance counselors, and administrators. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about workforce development challenges and opportunities in Southwest Alabama.

Space is limited to 25 educators, and the deadline to apply is August 16.

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