Tuscaloosa County DA’s office to host Hiring Event this week
May 8, 2023
West AlabamaWorks! will partner with the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s Office to host a hiring event May 11th at the McDonald Hughes Center. The event is open to the public with a focus on individuals who are justice-involved. Tuscaloosa DA’s office in collaboration with many community partners and West AlabamaWorks! will host it the event from 1pm to 5pm.
“A good job is key to one’s dignity and self-worth. Our whole community benefits when everyone has an opportunity to work and to provide for themselves and their family. We are grateful for the relationships that make this possible,” said District Attorney of The Sixth Circuit of Alabama, Hays Webb.
No experience is required to attend or apply to jobs, and some interviews will be conducted on site. This event is designed to assist justice-involved individuals seize the second chance for a promising career, however it is also open to anyone looking for work.
“Everyone deserves a second chance, especially when it comes to their career. Second chance hiring events are an opportunity for individuals who may have made mistakes in the past to show that they have learned from their experiences and are ready to contribute to the workforce,” said Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama Executive Vice President and Chief Workforce Officer and West AlabamaWorks! Executive Donny Jones. “By providing these individuals with a chance to gain employment, we are not only helping them rebuild their lives but also strengthening our economy and community,” said Jones.
14 employers and ten service providers have signed up to participate. Companies or service providers still looking to take part in the event can fill out this form to participate: Company Registration May 11th.
Those attending the hiring event on May 11th will complete their profile in our Career Connect system by visiting westalabamajobs.com/BHJOB. After the event, follow-up interviews may continue to take place for several days depending on the number of registrants and resumes received.
For more information contact Kimberly Brackner via email, kbrackner@tuscco.com