Workforce News & Resources

brought to you by the Shoals Chamber & the ShoalsWORKS! Council

 

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September 27, 2023

 

Issue 18

 

Find archived issues HERE.

 
 

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Free Chamber Member Job Board

Attention Employers!

 

Remember to use your free Job Board benefit

to post your job openings.

 

Contact the Chamber if you need assistance.

256-764-4661, snewland@shoalschamber.com

 
 
Searchable by State, Region and Metro Area

 

Alabama Interactive Occupational Employment and Wage Survey

Estimates are adjusted to reflect the most recent available quarter's

Employment Cost Index (ECI)

 

Interactive Reports - searchable by Area, Sector,

Occupation, Wage Level, etc.

(Alphabetical Occupations, Occupational Group Detail,

Occupations by Industry & Bubble Chart)​

 

Printable Reports (PDF), Searchable by Area:​

Florence Metro

NW Region

Statewide
 

This toolkit is designed as a guide for employers interested in developing a new high school internship program or improving an existing one.

 

NEW!

North Alabama Career Connect

for

Employers  &  Job Seekers 
 

Customized Workforce Training

~ at No Cost ~

For more information contact Andrew Robbins at andrew.robbins@nwscc.edu, 256-331-5218. 
 

RECRUITMENT

Events & Information at UNA

Fall 2023
  • October 2 - 5 - L.E.O. Week (job-shadowing)   
    Employer/Organization registration HERE.
  • November 8 - Teacher Recruitment Day.
  • November 28 - STEM panel discussion & poster session (3 - 5 p.m.).
  • November TBD - Kinesiology and Exercise Science alumni panel and networking.
  • We will also begin using HandShake in addition to Symplicity to connect students with employers so be on the lookout for that invitation very soon.

For more information contact:

    Rickey McCreless 

    Assistant Director External Connections & Student Success
    UNA Career Center

    256.765.4277

    rjmccreless@una.edu
 

(Check out the new NWSCC logo!)

Find Your Next Employees through

NWSCC Career Center

The Career Center at Northwest-Shoals Community College understands the value of transforming high-quality education into gainful employment. Our services prepare students to make informed decisions about their strengths and values as they discover future paths for success.

 

For more information contact;

     Amanda Peters

     Career Center Coordinator

     256-331-8062

     amanda.terry@nwscc.edu
 

AACE Statewide VIRTUAL Career Fair

 

AACE is hosting a Statewide VIRTUAL Career Fair on October 25.

 

Registration for Employers is now open with early registration rates available until September 18; standard registration is available through October 24.

 

Student and alumni registration is free.

 

Information can be found on the AACE website or at the CareerEco link below.

https://aaceal.com/aace-statewide-career-fair/ or https://www.careereco.com/events/AACE
 

Attention Employers!

RECRUITING  OPPORTUNITIES

at COLLEGES  

Around the State & Region

Recruit from colleges in The Shoals, the State & the Region

for your next full- or part-time employees, interns, co-ops or apprentices.

 

A list of over 40 Colleges & Universities in our region is available HERE,

on the Shoals Workforce Resources website.

 

Each College listed is linked to its Career Center / Employer Services page.
 

To find ATN's most recent newsletters, Network News,

chocked full of Training and Networking resources

Click HERE 

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 ATN provides many FREE monthly 

Environmental Health & Safety Webinars 

Click HERE

for more information. 
 

Child Care Benefit ROI

Child Care Benefits show a
94% retention rate for employees!
 

     EMPOWER     

ShoalsWORKS! Council

JOIN  THE  DISCUSSION!

 

The Shoals Works Council, convened by The Shoals Chamber, works to guide policy and curriculum to ensure skills held by the local workforce match the needs of employers. 

 

Participation is open to business leaders, educators, training providers and community organizations interested in workforce-related issues.

 

Those interested in participating in the council may email snewland@shoalschamber.com.
 

NETWORK  WITH

YOUR  FUTURE  WORKFORCE!

Contact Johnita Romine for more information

jromine@northalabamaworks.com
 

Russellville Middle School

NEW Robotics Competitions

SPONSORS  NEEDED

Contact Lee Brownell for more information:

lee.brownell@rcs.k12.al.us, 256-331-2120. 
 

Network each month with other HR Professionals

 

Shoals SHRM

2nd Thursday of each Month

11:30 - 1:00 

First Metro Bank

Pine Street, Florence, AL

 

Lunch:  $10 Members;  $15 Non-Members

 

RSVP to shoals.shrm@gmail.com

 

Meetings & Events page:

 https://shoalschaptershrm.shrm.org/events
 

Chamber Member Job Board

Current Job Listings
 

Courtland, AL Campus

 

Advanced Manufacturing Technician

APPRENTICESHIP  PROGRAM
 
 

Statewide Job Board


Alabamaworks.alabama.gov is a great resource for Alabama citizens and businesses.

  • List jobs
  • Look for jobs (searchable by zip code or city)
  • Research careers and pathways
  • Information to help you move your career forward

For more information, contact:

     Alabama Career Center (Sheffield) 

     Sheffield@alcc.alabama.gov

     (256) 383‑5610

     500 South Montgomery Ave., Suite 102, Sheffield
 

EDUCATE

CONGRATULATIONS!

Shoals Teacher of the Month

The September Teacher of the Month awards go to ...

 

Middle / High School Award

MARGARET  MULLENS

Math teacher at Colbert County High School

"She is selfless in her approach to all aspects of education! She gives and supports each student and fellow staff member she works with. She is indeed a ray of sunshine!" 

"She’s attentive, approachable, well-versed, loves her students and is an excellent educator!"

"Not only does she care about math but she cares about her students’ wellbeing."

 

Elementary Award

ANGIE  LIVINGSTON

Kindergarten teacher at Covenant Christian School

"Mrs. Livingston is such a special teacher in so many ways. She knows what each student needs and how to help them reach their best potential in the classroom. Most importantly, she loves her students, and she loves teaching, and the students see this daily."

“Mrs. Livingston loves each of her students as her own. She truly invests time to furthering the education of these young kids and always keeps Christ at the center of all she does. She is the best!!"

"Mrs. Livingston has taught my daughter so much this year. She has been very caring and accommodating. She deserves this award more than anyone we know. She is great!!!"

"She’s very patience and very kind to all of her students. They all hug her in the morning before class."
 

Get to Know Our

Career Technical Educators

Colbert County Schools

Career and Technical Education Director

and the Work Based Learning Coordinator 

 

Emiley Crisler is the Career and Technical Education Director and the Work Based Learning Coordinator for Colbert County Schools.

 

There are currently seven CTE programs offered within the system; students have the opportunity to earn dual credit in health science and the automotive technology program. The district is also excited to partner with Northwest-Shoals Community College and the University of North Alabama to offer numerous other opportunities for our students to earn dual credits.

 

Students are actively gaining leadership skills through the Career Tech Student Organizations. This past summer Colbert County Schools had many organizations compete at the national level, which included the FBLA chapter from Colbert Heights High and Cherokee High, the DECA chapter from Colbert Heights High, and the SKILLS USA chapter with Colbert County’s Emergency and Fire Management Services Program. The FFA chapter from Cherokee High School will be competing at the FFA National Convention in October. The district is so proud of our CTSOs and their sponsors and the wonderful opportunities afforded to our students!

 

Upcoming Events:

We are currently interviewing applicants for the Lockheed Martin Pre-Apprenticeship Program and looking forward to our 8th-grade students attending the Worlds of Work for North Alabama in November!

 

CCS students are currently enrolled in the following programs:

  • Automotive Technology
  • Business Management & Administration
  • Carpentry
  • Child Development
  • Computer Science
  • Emergency and Fire Management Services
  • Health Science
  • HVAC
  • Industrial Agriculture
  • Marketing
  • Mechatronics
  • Welding

Emiley Crisler

Career Tech Director

& Work Based Learning Coordinator

Colbert County Schools

256-386-8565

ecrisler@colbert.k12.al.us 

 

Click below to check out the

Colbert County Schools' Career Technical Center website

for more information on the career tech programs offered.
 

Connect with Your Future Workforce 

through Career Tech Educators

Colbert County Schools

Florence City Schools

Lauderdale County Schools

Muscle Shoals City Schools

Sheffield City Schools

Tuscumbia City Schools
 

Chamber Partner Program

DONATTIONS  ARE  ALWAYS  NEEDED  &  APPRECIATED!

 

All donations are tax-deductible, made to the

Shoals Area Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

 

Cash for new supplies, gently used school & office supplies, equipment,

furniture, etc. are  needed to assist our educators in the classroom.

 

For more information, contact:

Mary Beshears, (256) 710-1436, jbeshears@yahoo.com
 

NEWS  &  RESOURCES

Top 10 Best

Scholarship Search Platforms

It's not too early to begin the search for college scholarships!

Even if you have a good summer job, you likely won’t make enough to pay for college. You also might not have the money you need to cover your living expenses, textbooks and a dorm room.

 

That is why you need to look for scholarships that will cover some or all of those costs.

 

Scholarship programs often include funds that go unclaimed each year and offer money that you do not need to repay. As you start your career, you don’t want to worry about loans and how you will pay them when you have other bills to worry about.

 

Using college scholarship search platforms is the easiest way to find programs that you qualify for and learn how to get that money. We ranked the 10 best scholarship search platforms that you can use while planning for the future.  [Click below to get the list.]
 

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.
 

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. 
 

A Better Path Connecting Education to the Real World

YouScience® Brightpath is the only aptitude-based guidance platform that leverages data and technology to help individuals identify their aptitudes, validate their skills, and get matched with educational and career pathways.

 

Brightpath brings all of your career, technical education (CTE) and pathway development applications together in a comprehensive platform designed to make your work easier and more fulfilling.
 

The new statewide AlabamaWorks website is now live,

with resources for

Employers, Job Seekers & Students.

 

Check it out!

www.alabamaworks.com
 

Thank you to our ShoalsWORKS! Workforce Champion Sponsors!