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Workforce News & Resources |
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brought to you by the Shoals Chamber & the ShoalsWORKS! Council  |
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Courtland, AL Campus  Advanced Manufacturing Technician APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM  Application Deadline: December 11 |
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Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association Offers Scholarships to Alabama’s Community Colleges |
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The AAMA and the Alabama Community College System are teaming up to help Alabamians interested in pursuing a technical education certificate or associate degree in preparation for a career related to the automotive manufacturing industry.  Seventy scholarships are available to residents interested in attending one of Alabama’s community colleges to train for careers in the state’s automotive manufacturing industry. The scholarships are the result of a partnership between the Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Alabama Community College System (ACCS).  The $4,000 scholarships are available to students enrolled in an Alabama community college program associated with automotive manufacturing careers. Interested high school seniors, residents interested in attending college, and current college students with at least a 2.5 GPA are invited to learn more and apply at the link below.  |
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New Resource! |
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Career Connect |
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EMPLOYERS Register your jobs at HERE and they will be listed in the North Alabama Career Connects system.  JOB SEEKERS Take a few minutes and answer a few questions to create your digital resume, then find a job in the region to move your CAREER forward! Career Connect is there to help every step of the way. |
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Free Chamber Member Job Board |
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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  |
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This toolkit is designed as a guide for employers interested in developing a new high school internship program or improving an existing one. |
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See how YouScience connects you with YOURÂ FUTUREÂ WORKFORCE. Â YouScience is currently being used in Florence, Muscle Shoals and Tuscumbia school systems. |
Is there STEM talent hiding in a school near you?In some fields, such as science and engineering, women are an underrepresented part of the talent pool. For example, a recent NSF study found that among people ages 18 to 74 years, women made up half (51%) of the total U.S. population and about a third (35%) of people employed in STEM occupations. This is not a question of aptitude, but rather of exposure and interest. According to an analysis of YouScience’s aptitude assessments, women have approximately the same aptitude for these roles as do men; it’s their lack of reported interest in those occupations that results in a shortfall. For example, women have:
There are many reasons for the disparity, but talent isn’t one of them. If you’re in a male-dominated field and you’re facing a talent shortage, reaching out to nontraditional audiences such as women can make a remarkable difference in your results. The key is to reach them early, as they’re still learning about their options and deciding where to go. Â EMPLOYERSBuild your early talent pipeline with YouScience!Sign up below for your free Employer Spotlight Page, the first step in building awareness and engagement among the nearly one million young people using YouScience to discover their aptitudes and connect to high-demand careers like yours. |
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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: |
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Customized Workforce Training ~ at No Cost ~ |
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For more information contact Andrew Robbins at andrew.robbins@nwscc.edu, 256-331-5218. |
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Attention Employers! RECRUITINGÂ OPPORTUNITIES at COLLEGESÂ Â Around the State & Region |
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CONNECT DIRECTLY to over 40 Colleges' & Universities' Career Center & Employer Services pages HERE.  Recruit from colleges in The Shoals, the State & the Region for your next full- or part-time employees, interns, co-ops or apprentices.  Each College listed is linked to its |
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To find ATN's most recent newsletters, Network News, chocked full of Training and Networking resources ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~  ATN provides many FREE monthly Environmental Health & Safety Webinars for more information. |
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ShoalsWORKS! Council |
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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. |
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Russellville Middle School NEW Robotics Competitions SPONSORSÂ NEEDED |
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Contact Lee Brownell for more information: lee.brownell@rcs.k12.al.us, 256-331-2120. |
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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: |
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Chamber Member Job Board |
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Current Job Listings |
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For more information, contact:    Alabama Career Center (Sheffield)    Sheffield@alcc.alabama.gov    (256) 383‑5610    500 South Montgomery Ave., Suite 102, Sheffield |
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CONGRATULATIONS!Shoals Teacher of the MonthThe November Teacher of the Month awards go to ... Â Middle / High School Award JAMESÂ OVERSTREET Welding Instructor, Florence High School “He’s understanding and always there when you need him. He’s also a great role model to everyone.” “He is a great teacher and is always there for the student body. He always welcomes the students if they need anything and he is a great person to be around!” “He is the best teacher that my daughter has.” Â Elementary Award MOLLIEÂ SPENCE Kindergarten, Harlan Elementary School “First year teaching and her class has the highest growth rate in her grade level. She loves her students and they love her back. She gets many hugs a day and for some of these children that’s all the love/hugs they get. They share so much closeness they even got the flu together.” “She has been amazing and she loves all of her students. She’s just awesome.” “Ms. Spence is the hardest working teacher I know. She goes above and beyond all expectations. She cares deeply and treats her students as her own.” “She’s so passionate about teaching and loves her students as if they are her own!” “She is so sweet and kind to all of her students. My son has ADHD and she has taken him under her wing. She has really helped him develop over the past year. She very patient, helpful, and understanding. We are just so grateful for Ms. Spence. She is a wonderful teacher!” |
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Nominate your favorite educator forÂ
“A teacher affects eternity;he can never tell where his influence stops.”
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is again providing an opportunity to recognize the incredible educators across The Shoals.  Each month throughout the school year, a teacher, educator, aide, counselor, administrator, or staff member will be recognized as the “Shoals Teacher of the Month” based on nominations received.  Nominations for the 2024 Spring semester (January - May) are now open until Wednesday, December 13 and can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TOTM-Nominees  Nominations for the fall semester (August - December) will open in May 2024.   Northwest-Shoals Community College is the presenting sponsor of this initiative, with Emily Stutts RE/MAX Infinity and Treehouse Children's Dentistry sponsoring middle / high school and elementary school teacher awards respectively.  We love our educators and want to do our part to help recognize them for the incredible work they do for our children's future and the future of the Shoals community!  For more information, contact the Shoals Chamber, 256-764-4661.   Thank you for your support and recognition of the amazing educators in The Shoals! |
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Connect with Your Future Workforce through Career Tech Educators |
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Colbert County Schools
Florence City Schools
Lauderdale County Schools
Muscle Shoals City Schools
Sheffield City Schools
Tuscumbia City Schools
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Chamber Partner Program |
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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 |
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NEWSÂ &Â RESOURCES |
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Top 10 BestScholarship Search Platforms |
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It's not too early to begin the search for college scholarships! |
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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.] |
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If you have Job Opportunities for Lexington High School Students, please post them HERE.  Questions? Jared Hines, H. S. Counselor, jared.hines@lcschools.org, (256) 229-6622. |
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Don't miss all the great events, activities & workshops at the Library! Keep the whole family busy & learning! Â See the Upcoming Events at the top left on the Home Page. Find them on Facebook here. |
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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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A Better Path Connecting Education to the Real World |
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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. |
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The new statewide AlabamaWorks website is now live, with resources for Employers, Job Seekers & Students.  Check it out! |
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Thank you to our ShoalsWORKS! Workforce Champion Sponsors! |
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