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Happy Birthday Bob! 🎈⁠ ⁠ #WestAlabamaWorks #StaffBirthday #HappyBirthday
🎄 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄 We're so excited for @holidaysontheplaza 2024! ✨ Gather your family and friends for a season filled with festive cheer, holiday lights, and unforgettable memories. From ice skating and cozy treats to live entertainment and local vendors, there’s something magical for everyone! ❄️🎁 📅 Mark your calendars and join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!
@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
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Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"I made it all the way to 12th grade but it was just too hard for me to finish. I had a lot of encouragement, but I felt like my daughter who is a 'total care child' was more important to me. I thought I'd never finish so I ended up trying to obtain my GED, but come to find out when I wanted to start Shelton the GED I thought I obtained was not accredited. So this program came about at such a perfect time.

Do it, it’s the best thing. It’s a feeling of relief for me and it’s something I thought I would never have and through this program I was able to obtain it. So, it’s a dream come true, a total dream come true. Yes I'm 46, but I did it!"

Felicia Stewart-Taylor

High School Graduate at age 46

Smart Horizon Career Online Education

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"West AlabamaWorks! supports DCH and the Healthcare Cluster strategically in coordinating the development and recruitment of qualified and engaged employees.  Their ability to assist us in creative brainstorming and problem solving for viable workforce solutions is invaluable."

Peggy Sease-Fain

Vice President of Human Resources

DCH Healthcare System

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"West AlalabamaWorks! gave me something that I couldn't and didn't get from my own family. They helped me get into the online high school program where I had an academic coach who pushed and motivated me to never give up and to keep going. With that push, motivation, and support that was given to me, I was able to obtain my online high school diploma and my office management certificate at the same time. I can say that I've had opportunities and gained experience that I never had before. I know that without the help of those at West Al Works, I wouldn't be where I am, and as far as I am today. I am very appreciative and thankful for all of the support, motivation, and help from those at West Al Works. If y'all had never believed in me, I would not have believed in myself, and I wouldn't be as successful as I am today. Thank you!"

Shakeitta Richardson

Student

Career Online High School Graduate, enrolled at Shelton State Community College

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"One of the great things that the Educator Workforce Academy has done is allowing us, the educators, to go out and see what job opportunities are readily available in our communities so that people can actually go to work for a local company. This shows us, the educators, that this is what we need to be doing to give business and industry the opportunity they need by providing the type of workforce with the right skills, which provides our citizens good jobs and advancement opportunities to further develop the workforce in our community."

Shawn McDaniel

Principal

Pickens County College and Career Center

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"West AlabamaWorks has had a tremendous impact on the education system in our region but on Tuscaloosa City Schools in particular. West AlabamaWorks has helped Tuscaloosa City Schools in facilitating the pipeline for students to either receive training at Shelton State Community College or move directly into the workforce."

Kelly S. Norstrom

Director of Career and Technical Education

Tuscaloosa City Schools

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"As a member of the Tuscaloosa and West Alabama community for more than 70 years, Phifer Incorporated is honored to be a proud supporter of West AlabamaWorks! The workforce development needs in our region required strong leadership, effective planning and the coordination of resources that result in solutions that meet the needs of business, industry and job seekers.  One of our effective solutions is the Ready-To-Work program provided by our local community colleges. We encourage job seekers that wish to change to a manufacturing career field to attend Ready-To-Work so they may succeed in their new career pathway."

Russell DuBose

Vice President of Human Resources

Phifer Incorporated

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"West AlabamaWorks! was a monumental part of my career. I want to thank them for having an event like WOW (Worlds of Work) and allowing me to be apart of it. I was able to learn about different career options at a crucial age when everyone asks "what's next? Now, I am a third year apprentice in the TJAC Local 372 Union working at McAbee Construction. This would not have been possible without having experienced WOW and WOW 2.0 and learning about opportunities right in town. I'm forever Grateful."

Megan Coleman

Apprentice

Local 372 Pipefitters Union

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

“West AlabamaWorks! partnership with ARD has greatly benefited ARD's success by connecting us with the resources required in our hiring, training, governmental support for training, collaboration with educational programs, etc.  Donny Jones and his team are outstanding; check out West Alabama Works to meet your needs.”

Bregitte Braddock

General Manager

ARD Logistics- Alabama, LLC

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"Being innovative in our approach, being able to quickly satisfy a need is especially important if we’re going to meet the challenge and then exceed the challenge.  These factors make West AlabamaWorks one of the best because they can do all of these things."

Ed Castile

Deputy Secretary, Workforce Development Division, Director of AIDT

Alabama Department of Commerce

Success Story

Partners, Pathways, Pipelines

"West AlabamaWorks! coordinates and engages all necessary resources to produce results that support the region needs and is an extremely important partner for the automotive industry in this region.  They fully support MBUSI and its Suppliers to find high-performing and engaged employees, dedicated to building the highest quality vehicles in a positive team culture. West AlabamaWorks! proactively drives effective actions, based on the collective needs of the region, by being the conduit to connect business and industry, government and educations leaders."

Rolf Wrona

Vice President of Human Resources

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

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