Alabama’s first public online cyber high school is getting ready to shape the future workforce innovators.
In eighth grade, Buddy Watson, living in a rural part of Alabama, expressed his passion for engineering to his coding instructor. This instructor mentioned an exciting opportunity: a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville, a moment that really set his path in motion. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) was […]
Greg Reed: “To boost the economy, we need to expand the workforce.”
Alabama Department of Labor and Power Initiatives Greg Reed, the Secretary of the Alabama Department of Labor and Power, is spearheading efforts to enhance economic growth across all 67 counties in Alabama. Reed, who previously spent 14 years in the Alabama Senate and served as pro tem for the Senate President, was appointed to lead […]
FedEx plans to reduce its workforce by 611 in Memphis as an auto parts client relocates out of state.
FedEx Supply Chain has informed the Tennessee Department of Labor that it plans to lay off 611 employees at two distribution centers in Memphis by October 11. As one of the largest employers in Tennessee, FedEx Supply Chain’s decision to let go of these workers will have a significant impact on the Shelby County area. […]
The country’s first public online high school is getting ready to equip Alabama’s future workforce creators.
When Buddy Watson was in eighth grade at a small school in rural Alabama, he shared his enthusiasm for engineering with a coding instructor. That conversation led to a pivotal moment in his life: he learned about a new cyber and engineering school opening in Huntsville. The Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE) […]
Workforce Pathways Division gets a new leader
Alabama Appoints New Chief for Workforce Routes Division On Wednesday, Alabama Labor Force Secretary Greg Reed announced the appointment of Franklin Johnson as the head of the newly established workforce routes division. “Franklin Johnson brings a wealth of experience to this newly created role and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” Reed mentioned in […]
Patrice Onwuka and Rosemary Becchi: Avoid Turning New Jersey’s Independent Workforce into California’s Model
New Jersey’s Push to Regulate Independent Contractors I wonder if labor policies might inadvertently make things harder for flexible jobs and self-employed professionals. A few years back, California made waves by tightening rules around freelance and gig work, which didn’t go too well for independent workers and small businesses. Now, it seems like New Jersey […]
Deputy County Manager Talks About Plans for Workforce Development and Community Expansion
Santa Cruz County Deputy Manager Discusses Workforce Development In a recent meeting, Chris Young, the Deputy County Manager of Santa Cruz County, highlighted the critical importance of workforce development, especially with new industrial opportunities on the horizon due to incoming mining companies. He noted that although the area has strong K-12 schools with impressive graduation […]
California cannabis company targeted by ICE announces major workforce updates
California Cannabis Company Overhauls Labor Practices After Immigration Raid A major cannabis company in California revealed on Monday that it will significantly change its labor practices in response to a severe immigration raid at two of its facilities last month. This incident resulted in the death of one worker and the detention of over 360 […]
NASA Plans to Cut Its Workforce by Over 20 Percent
NASA Workforce Cuts Ahead NASA is preparing to reduce its workforce by over 20% as part of President Donald Trump’s initiative aimed at streamlining the federal government. This comes as a continuation of a resignation program designed to tackle waste, fraud, and inefficiency. According to reports, nearly 4,000 employees have already departed from the agency […]
Alabama rises to 19th in business rankings, workforce experiences significant improvements
Alabama’s Business Landscape is Improving Alabama is making strides in its business climate. According to recently released rankings by CNBC regarding the 2025 Top States for Business, the state has moved up to 19th place overall. While this isn’t a huge jump, it’s significant, especially when considering it was recognized as the “most improved” last […]