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A Yellowhammer News initiative connecting businesses with people in order to solve workforce development challenges.

Employers in Alabama are facing labor market shortages, inflation, reskilling challenges, supply chain delays, and many more workforce development problems.

As the premier media outlet in the state with a platform that includes business, community, and governmental leaders, Yellowhammer is positioned to offer our readers education and opportunities. Connect to your Future is the bridge between Alabama workforce challenges and solutions.

Un-tax overtime income? Lawmakers like the idea

Business Grayson Everett -
If you work more than 40 hours a week in Alabama, your overtime paycheck might look a lot healthier if a new proposal is...
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University of Alabama to train needed workforce for water operations and forecasting

News Brock Parker -
The University of Alabama has been awarded $3 million from the National Science Foundation to establish a unique hydrologic science research and training program for graduate students. The NSF Research...
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Gov. Kay Ivey recognizes AM/NS Calvert for its workplace learning program

Business Dylan Smith -
It is often said that it takes a village to accomplish a desired outcome of an undertaking that would be difficult for any one...
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Attraction and retainment of talent a key component of economic support found in Innovate Alabama report

Business Dylan Smith -
Attracting and retaining skilled workers continues to be a major hurdle facing Alabama employers. As the state's economy has experienced unprecedented growth in recent...
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Alabama Workforce Council releases updated regional workforce profiles

Business Dylan Smith -
All issues related to workforce development continue to be at the forefront of economic development discussions. While working to confront challenges related to the...
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Dr. Daniel Sutter: Why are Americans avoiding work?

Guest Opinion Dr. Daniel Sutter -
Inflation is currently America’s most pressing economic concern, but I believe that our disappearing workers pose a greater long-term challenge. Almost four million fewer Americans...
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