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New Job Portal Seeks to Address Justice-Involved Unemployment
March 22, 2023
Tuscaloosa Thread- The punishment for individuals convicted of or charged with a crime isn't always concluded with the completion of a sentence or court order program. Many still struggle to find work long after their debts to society are repaid via the criminal justice system.

New site aims to help those with criminal history get back to work
March 22, 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Elected leaders and workforce development in west Alabama are uniting to give more job opportunities to a group that often finds it harder to get hired than most – those with arrests or convictions.

Greensboro hiring event to be held Thursday morning
February 23, 2023
HALE COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC) - People looking for jobs in West Alabama may be able to find them at an upcoming hiring event on Thursday. Feb. 23, in Greensboro.

First Black Belt Hiring Event of 2023 happening in Aliceville
February 23, 2023
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - West Alabama’s first big hiring event of 2023 is now just one day away.
West Alabama Works has partnered with the City of Aliceville to help companies looking to hire the best people possible for many unfilled positions.

Alabama's Hidden History: Donny Jones & Khadijah Torbert February 2023 Honorees
February 23, 2023
WVUA 23 and the Murphy African American Museum are honoring Alabamians who have made a difference every day in February. Profiles of Alabama Hidden History is sponsored by BankFirst.

TCTA hosts Mega WOW event Thursday
January 20, 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - Kids have a lot of career choices.

Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy to host immersive open house
January 20, 2023
The spring 2023 "Mega WOW” event will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at TCTA, 2800 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Furman To Give Keynote At West AlabamaWorks Talent Conference
January 19, 2023
(Patch) TUSCALOOSA, AL —West AlabamaWorks! is set to host its fourth-annual Talent Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 a.m. at Shelton State Community College.

West AlabamaWorks! hosts talent conference
January 19, 2023
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - West Alabama Works will host the fourth annual talent conference this morning at Shelton State Community College to help businesses address how to get the most out of a multi-generational workforce.