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There’s a deep disconnect between local economic development efforts and the education system in Alabama. The state wants to add 500,000 high-skilled employees by 2025 to meet industry labor demands. To bridge the gap, one-fourth of Alabama counties are now using career readiness testing to connect labor to regional demand. Hundreds of employers are supporting the initiative, and more than 10,000 residents have earned the ACT® WorkKeys® National Career Readiness Certificate®.
Huntville, Alabama's public housing community of Northwoods has a new Adult Ed Center in partnership with the housing authority and Drake College. The center offers digital literacy, GED classes, Ready to Work training, and WorkKeys assessments.
Amber Turner is stepping down as the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s director of workforce development and education.
John Seymour, president and CEO of the chamber, announced today Turner is leaving her position March 30 to become the interim executive director of the North Alabama Workforce Development Alliance.
The Morgan County Economic Development Association has promoted Penny Townson to the position of vice president.
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