Tag: careers
Bessemer Housing Authority Provides Pathways to Careers in Nursing and Construction
By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times
In order to prepare for a better future, Derrick Moore knew changes had to be made. And he...
This urban charter school increased its black and Latino STEM graduates...
By Stuart Miller
The Hechinger Report
NEWARK, N.J. — Tahiv McGee spent Fridays during his senior year of high school at Rutgers University-Newark, where he worked...
Demographic shifts could lead to construction boom in the South
By Bryan Davis
Alabama News Center
The Southeast is positioned to see tremendous growth in both population and housing over the next 10 years.
According to Chris...
BBA provides summer work-force program for young professionals
Special to the Times
The Birmingham Business Alliance’s (BBA) Talent Recruitment Project kicked off Tuesday, June 6, at Vulcan Park and Museum with “BHM 101:...
Career Day gives Alabama students hands-on experience with engineering
By Allison Westlake
Alabama NewsCenter
Birmingham and Gadsden-area ninth-grade students explored careers in engineering on March 23 at Alabama Power’s Linemen, Engineers and Apprentice Programs (LEAP)...
Alabama among top 10 states for doctors to practice
Special to The Times
Doctors are among the highest-paid and most educated professionals in the U.S. Just consider the fact that “physician” is the most...
Over 200 Birmingham City School students impress local businesses in interviews
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
As president of AT&T Alabama, Fred McCallum knows what he wants in a workforce. Last week, he got a chance...
Job training services offered at Loveman Village and Southtown Court
Special to The Times
As the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) works to redevelop two major public housing sites, the state’s largest affordable...
Birmingham-area leaders partner to train local young adults for 925 high-paying...
By Jim Bakken
UAB News
Birmingham won big with the U.S. Department of Labor Education and Training Administration’s announcement of $111 million in America’s Promise grants...
Birmingham ranks as a top city for women entrepreneurs
Special to Alabama NewsCenter
Nine million businesses nationwide and growing – women entrepreneurs are leading the charge with starting and owning businesses across the United...
