New child care program at Shelton State
February 14, 2024
he state of Alabama is currently facing a child care shortage problem. Industry leaders say there aren’t enough child care centers for children in need but that may soon change. Shelton ...
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Job kiosk added to Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center
February 14, 2024
The Tuscaloosa VA and West Alabama Works are working closer than ever before to help veterans find jobs. West Alabama Works installed a special kiosk in Building 135 on the VA campus. It connects veterans ...
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West AlabamaWorks! is Helping Students Find Jobs
February 7, 2024
Tuscaloosa County leaders have come up with a clever way to help students get connected with jobs. Starting soon students in all six of the Tuscaloosa County high schools will be ...
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West AlabamaWorks Gets $3,000 Grant for its Educator Workforce Academy
February 5, 2024
Enterprise Mobility Foundation has given a grant of $3,000 to West AlabamaWorks in support of Educator Workforce Academy. Educator Workforce Academy is a supported guide to help connect educators and the workforce in better ...
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Educator Workforce Academy awarded grant to help bridge the gap between businesses, schools
February 5, 2024
A group tasked with helping businesses address workforce needs in west Alabama has been rewarded for doing a good job, receiving a grant that will make on of its signature programs ...
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‘Pathways to Hope’ grant to support women in Aliceville Federal Prison
January 26, 2024
Thanks to a collaborative effort between West AlabamaWorks!, the Alabama Department of Commerce-Workforce Development Division, and Ingram State Technical College, female inmates at Alliceville Federal Prison have more hope for a ...
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West AlabamaWorks Nets $3K Grant For Educator Workforce Academy
January 26, 2024
West AlabamaWorks on Tuesday announced it has received a $3,000 grant from the Enterprise Mobility Foundation to support its Educator Workforce Academy (EWA).
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West Alabama students to explore job opportunities to jumpstart their post-graduation career
October 9, 2023
Thousands of west Alabama students will get a firsthand look Thursday of what could be their future career. West Alabama Works is hosting the Worlds of Work event at Shelton State Community ...
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