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Governor gives update on moving Alabama forward

Ivey said the state is experiencing “great momentum, from here in Huntsville all the way down to the Gulf of America, and all of you play a big part in our success.” The governor reported that since she took office, Alabama has seen investments totaling $55 billion, creating 93,000 jobs.

“For Alabama to continue to be a top state for doing business and to ensure our workforce is ready to fill these high-paying jobs coming to Huntsville, we need to refocus on our efforts to increase our low labor force participation rate,” she said. “That’s where our new Department of Workforce comes into play.”

Workforce development is only possible when the public and private sectors work together ...

Reference: www.theredstonerocket.com

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