Starting on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce.This department transition is due as a result o
Starting on February 1, 2025, the Alabama Department of Labor will officially become the Department of Workforce.
“Increasing Alabama’s labor force participation rate is the current focus of our workforce development efforts. We are attracting significant business investments and new jobs, and we are helping our existing companies grow, and we must prepare our workforce,” said Governor Ivey.
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