The South Alabamian News Podcast
The South Alabamian News Podcast
Alabama needs workers
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Alabama’s economy continues to grow. New companies are choosing to locate here, existing industries are expanding, and employers across the state are creating good jobs for Alabamians. Growth like that brings opportunity, but it also brings responsibility. One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers. Whether it’s construction, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, health care or advanced manufacturing, employers are looking for people with the technical skills needed to step into today’s workforce. Many of those jobs offer excellent wages and long-term careers, but businesses often struggle to find enough qualified applicants. That’s why workforce education has become such...