@dchsystem has partnered with West AlabamaWorks to donate over 20 hospital beds, enhancing the learning environment for high school students pursuing careers in healthcare. These beds provide students with practical, hands-on training that simulates real-world healthcare settings, preparing them for successful careers in the industry.
We are incredibly thankful for this partnership and DCH Health System's generosity. Their support not only elevates the quality of our training programs but also demonstrates a commitment to investing in the future of healthcare and the success of our community.
Lots of ✨BIG✨ ideas were shared at our Quarterly Workforce Summit yesterday.
Thank you to all our business leaders for attending, and a special thank you to the Alabama Power and Mobility Center for hosting the event.
Join us in wishing Mandy a Happy Birthday! 🎈
#WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
#RSVP → Join us for our Q4 Quarterly Workforce Summit at UA's AMP Center on Wednesday, Nov. 13. This event will feature workforce development and education updates for the West Alabama region.
📅 Wednesday, Nov. 13
🕐 10am-1pm
📍28 Kirkbride Lane | #Tuscaloosa
🔗 Link in bio to RSVP
As we wrap up October, we’re still reflecting on the impact of #WorldsofWork earlier this month where nearly 4️⃣,0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ students experienced their futures firsthand!
With 1️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ exhibitors, 5️⃣0️⃣ sponsors, and 1️⃣,1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣+ volunteers dedicating over 1️⃣0️⃣,3️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ hours, WOW 2024 was a record-breaking showcase of career pathways coming to life.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors who contributed
$2️⃣ 0️⃣ 7️⃣,5️⃣0️⃣ 0️⃣ and to everyone who helped make this event unforgettable for our future workforce. Here’s to the lasting impact #WOW2024 will have on West Alabama!
#WestAlabamaWorks
#HiringEvent → 👷♀️ Ready to take the next step in your career? Don’t miss our #Hiring Event at Northport City Hall on Oct. 31! Engage with over 20 companies offering on-the-spot hiring.
Learn more at the link in our bio! #FindAJob #FindYourFuture
#OnTheMove → Earlier this month, our Executive Director Donny Jones represented West AlabamaWorks at the 2024 Workforce Summit in Minneapolis, MN. He led an impactful breakout session that received great feedback from attendees, who were energized by his expertise and actionable insights on workforce development.
📸 Photo courtesy of David Bohrer - National Association of Manufacturers. #MFGWorkforce24
The future of our workforce is in action at #WorldsofWork! Students are exploring exciting career paths and discovering endless possibilities. 🌟 Thank you to our exhibitors and partners for inspiring the next generation! #WOW2024 #WestAlabamaWorks
WOW Varsity is a hands-on experience where 10th-12th grade students and those in the West Alabama community can learn about different careers, like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and more.
Join us Wednesday, October 2 from 2:00-5:30pm at Shelton State Community College, Martin Campus. Discover high-paying, competitive jobs and meet industry leaders. Pre-register at the link in our bio.
Happy Birthday Trinese! 🎉 Wishing you a day filled with joy and celebration!
Join us in wishing Turner a Happy Birthday! 🎈
#WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
Join us as we congratulate, NaTa'sha Black, for completing the ACCE Foundation’s Fellowship for Economic Mobility. 🎉
Through this immersive, six-month program participants learned strategies to leverage data and strengthen partnerships in order to improve workforce ecosystems and remove barriers to employment. Congratulations NaTa'sha on this accomplishment!
Happy Birthday Tiffany! 🎈
#WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
Join us for the August Quarterly Workforce Summit on Wednesday, August 14th at Bibb Medical Wellness Center, 285 Hospital Drive Centreville.
The August Quarterly Workforce Summit will feature workforce development and education updates for the West Alabama region. The workforce summit is a forum to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to network and discuss key workforce topics that impact the region's continued growth.
🔗 Link in our bio to register
With your support and sponsorship, the 2024 Worlds of Work will help students on their journey to a career. 2024 sponsorships will provide your company recognition for the hands-on, nationally recognized WOW event. ⚙️
Why sponsor WOW 2024?
→ Prepare the future workforce, helping students understand career opportunities in West Alabama.
→ Engage with students and attract future talent early, ensuring a skilled workforce for the future.
→ Provide students hands-on experiences and information about different career pathways.
Visit the link in our bio to learn more. #WOW2024
Looking for a job in Tuscaloosa? Check out these hiring events happening this week 🗓️⬇️
Where:
The Sanctuary on 25th
1710 25th Ave
Tuscaloosa, Al 35401
When:
Tuesday July 16th
10:00AM-12:00PM
or
Wednesday July 17th
3:00PM-6:00PM
Hiring:
Servers
Hostess
Food Runners
Dishwashers
Prep Cooks
Line Cooks
Fry Cooks
Donny Jones, Dr. Jonathan Koh, and Dr. Mike Daria visited New York City for the Profiles in Collective Leadership Kick-Off Gathering! The team shared the West AlabamaWorks! story and learned from other communities from across the country.
Join us in wishing Andy a Happy Birthday! 🎈
#WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
Happy Birthday Cassandra! 🎈
#WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
Our office will be closed on Memorial Day as we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, May 28th.
Missed our hiring event yesterday?
You can still apply for open positions by visiting our online job portal, Career Connect. And don't forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming hiring events:
🗓️ June 12: DCH Pharmacy Technician Job Fair
🗓️ June 13: Marengo County Job Fair
→ Visit the link in our bio to apply for open positions.
Happening Now: Looking for a job? Join us for our hiring event today at the McDonald Hughes Community Center until 4pm.
Job seekers are invited to attend the Tuscaloosa County’s District Attorney’s Hiring Event this Thursday from 1-4pm at the McDonald Hughes Center. The hiring event is open to the public and aims to connect justice-involved individuals with companies from Tuscaloosa and the surrounding areas.
Job seekers will have the opportunity to speak with employers such as: Creative Visions Landscaping, DCH Health System, City of Tuscaloosa, Bama Dining, Schnellecke Logistics, Premier Service Company, Inc., Remmert & Company, Inc. and ZF Chassis Systems Tuscaloosa.
The hiring event is free and open to the public.
Pre-register → Link in bio
The City of Tuscaloosa and West AlabamaWorks have partnered to install a Career Connect Job Kiosk in the lobby of the City’s Municipal Court Building. The kiosk aims to provide valuable employment opportunities for individuals who are navigating court proceedings and are under- or unemployed.
“The goal of these kiosks is to meet people where they are, and allow them to apply for jobs instantly,” said Tonya Mills, Education and Employment Project Manager for West AlabamaWorks. “We have kiosks located in accessible locations around the West Alabama community, and we are proud to add one to the Municipal Court Lobby in Tuscaloosa.”
Read the full article → 🔗 in bio
#OneWeekAway Join us for our May Quarterly Workforce Summit + Cluster Meetings happening May 15th from 10:00am-1:00pm at DCH Regional Hospital. ⚙️
The workforce summit is a forum to bring together leaders from the public and private sectors to network and discuss key workforce topics that impact the region's continued growth. West AlabamaWorks! serves a nine county region and connects business and industry to workforce opportunities through coordinated educational training and job placement.
Register at the link in our bio.
#WestAlabamaWorks #QuarterlyWorkforceSummit