Upcoming Workforce & Education Events, Training & Programs (updated bi-weekly)
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New!
National Civics Bee®
$100,000 GRAND PRIZE!!
All 6th, 7th & 8th graders welcome!
Cash Prizes!
Out of Town Travel Expenses Paid!
Find out more HERE!
Essay Judges NEEDED
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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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Ongoing Training
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.
DON'T MISS OUT!
Every event is filled with excitement!
All events are at Northwest Shoals Community College, Muscle Shoals
Kick Off - Sept. 7, 7:30 - 10 p.m.
VIEW TEASER VIDEO HERE
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ShoalsWORKS! Council Meetings
Tuesday, October 22, 11:30
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) beginning in Oct. 22, 2024.
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