Upcoming Workforce & Education Events, Training & Programs (updated bi-weekly)
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National Civics Bee®
Regional Competition
Don't miss the excitement!
Saturday, March 15
1 p.m.
Muscle Shoals City Hall
Watch the 2024 Championship Highlights HERE
Cash Prizes at every level!
Out of town mileage assistance available.
GRAND PRIZE!
$100,000 - 529 Scholarship fund!
2nd Place - $25,000 cash
3rd Place - $15,000 cash
National Championship in Washington, DC, Fall 2025
Travel expenses paid.
Find out more HERE!
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UNA Career Center
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Registration Form HERE
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Blue Origin Internships
Launch your Future
Internships are available to college students at Blue Origin locations nationwide,
including Seattle, Cape Canaveral, Huntsville, and West Texas.
Blue internships are paid and include housing and relocation options
Internship Sessions
Spring
January - April (~15 weeks) | Application opens June 1st | Interviews conducted in July
Summer
May - August (~12 weeks) | Application opens September 1st | Interviews conducted throughout the fall
Eligibility
Students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program and
have at least one semester of school after the internship are welcome to apply.
The Blue Origin internship program requires that students are U.S. citizens or nationals,
U.S. permanent residents (current Green Card holders), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
More information & APPLY HERE
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ShoalsWORKS! Council Meetings
The ShoalsWORKS! Council exists to connect Employers and Training Providers regularly, fostering collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Our goal is to enhance cost-effective training opportunities, resulting in a more skilled and valuable workforce for both new and incumbent employees.
The Council is open to all Chamber-member businesses.
Meetings are held on the 4th Tues. of the month (quarterly) Jan., April, July & Oct.
For more information, contact snewland@shoalschamber.com
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Workforce Challenges
SURVEY
We would appreciate employers' input concerning your “most pressing workforce challenges,”
to help us provide programming &/or resources which best address the Shoals Business Community's needs.
Please complete the very brief “Workforce Challenges” survey linked here, or scan the QR code below.
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Workforce-Issues
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Call for more information & dates.
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Download the Info Sheet HERE
Register for the Support Group HERE
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Exploring Entrepreneurship
Throughout 2024, Builders + Backers is offering free workshops open to any Alabama resident interested in exploring entrepreneurship.
Offered in partnership with the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA), with support from Innovate Alabama and the Alabama Community College System, residents are able to participate virtually or join in-person at select locations.
Stay tuned as we unveil the dates and times for additional workshops. For specifics on the webinar scheduled in a city near you, please continue to refer to the application for updated details..
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Upcoming Events
Don't miss all the great events, activities & workshops at the Library!
Keep the whole family busy & learning!
See the Upcoming Events at the top left on the Home Page.
Find them on Facebook here.
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Calendar of Events
Whether you or your kids are into workforce education, farming, food safety, financial education,
gardening, 4-H Club, raising chickens, keeping bees, learning archery, or so much more,
the Lauderdale County Cooperative Extension office has a program for you!
Check out their Calendar of Events for the myriad of events and workshops
that might be of interest. Keep a check on their Facebook page as well.
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ShoalsWORKS! Council Meetings
ShoalsWORKS! Council, employers and workforce partners (training providers, educators, workforce-related service providers, etc.),
meet to discuss workforce challenges that face our NW AL employers both collectively and individually, to develop effective solutions quickly.
The Council is open to all Chamber-member businesses.
Meetings are held on the 4th Tues. of the month (quarterly).
For more information, contact snewland@shoalschamber.com
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ShoalsWORKS!
Workforce Issues
SURVEY
We would appreciate employers' input concerning your “most pressing workforce issues,”
to help us provide programming &/or resources which best address the Shoals Business Community's needs.
Please complete the very brief “Workforce Issues” survey linked here, or scan the QR code below.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Workforce-Issues