Tag: Alabama Department of Labor
Fitzgerald Washington: Alabama’s workforce continues to grow
We’re at the beginning of another year, and ready to see continued improvement in our economy. At the Alabama Department of Labor, we are...
New unemployment debit cards coming to Alabama in 2017
Alabamians receiving unemployment benefits will soon be getting new debit cards.
The Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) said in a news release the agency is changing service providers and...
Robert Bentley announces free training for vacant maritime positions
The Alabama Department of Labor is working with area community colleges, local governments, chambers of commerce, regional groups, Mobile Works and maritime employers on an...
Alabama unemployment rate lowest since 2008
Alabama’s total unemployment rate continued to fall in August, dropping to 5.7 percent from the June rate of 6.1 percent, according to data released Friday by Gov. Robert...
Email insights: Robert Bentley announces Alabama regional job fairs are putting...
Gov. Robert Bentley issued a statement Monday on the success of Regional Jobs Fairs after having recently received a presentation from Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) Commissioner...
Alabama unemployment rate drops in April 2016, adds 16,500 jobs
Alabama's total unemployment rate continued to fall in April, dropping to 6.1 percent from the March rate of 6.2 percent, according to data released Friday by Governor...
Robert Bentley submits state’s workforce plan to federal government
On Friday, Gov. Robert Bentley released a statement announcing that the Governor's Combined State Plan on workforce development and training opportunities has been submitted...
State’s February unemployment rate holds fast at 6.2 percent
Gov. Robert Bentley said Friday that Alabama's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate had held steady at 6.2 percent, though the unadjusted rate is 6.5 percent.
“The momentum...
Alabama unemployment ticks up in January
On Monday, Gov. Robert Bentley announced that Alabama's January unemployment rate came in at 6.2 percent, a slight increase over the 6 percent in December.
The...
State Department of Labor attends WIOA Convention in Washington, D.C.
A delegation from the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) attended the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Convention in Washington, a one-time meeting of...
