Montgomery, Alabama
) — Governor Kay Ivey recently announced that the newly established Alabama Department of Workforce will replace the state’s Department of Labor. The move is part of an effort to better prepare Alabama’s workforce for the future.
Former Alabama Senator Greg Reed has been appointed as the department’s first secretary. The agency will focus on initiatives such as a new career pathways diploma for high school students and programs to assist veterans in finding employment. Additionally, a 45-member council comprised of business leaders, appointed by the governor, will contribute to a public-private collaboration aimed at enhancing workforce development.
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