June 2010 ARCHIVE

Reginald Sykes appointed president of Alabama Southern Community College

(25th June, 2010)

MONTGOMERY – Dr. Freida Hill, chancellor of the Alabama Community College System, recommended and the Alabama State Board of Education approved Dr. Reginald Sykes as president of Alabama Southern Community College in Monroeville.
Dr. William O. Blow has served as interim president of Alabama Southern since July of 2009.
Hill noted that Sykes comes highly recommended [...]

Drake launches medical assistant program

(21st June, 2010)

Drake State Technical College is expanding its Applied Technology studies by adding medical assistant to its curriculum.
The medical assistant program is intended to prepare students to provide patient care in doctors’ offices, minor emergency centers, long-term care facilities among other medical clinics.
In a press release announcing the new program, Drake State said employment for medical [...]

Free technology training offered through state partnership with Microsoft

(21st June, 2010)

MONTGOMERY – There is no time like the present for Alabamians looking to expand their technology skills to take advantage of an innovative public-private partnership to provide free technology training to individuals across the state.
Through the Elevate America program, Microsoft is working with the Alabama Community College System, Alabama Career Center System, and Governor’s Office [...]

Austal USA Expands Operations in Mobile

(21st June, 2010)

AIDT is currently seeking qualified applicants for a major shipbuilding operation in Mobile, AL. Austal USA has exciting opportunities for Welders and Ship Fitters who meet the qualifications. Starting salary is $15.91 per hour. Austal also offers an excellent benefits package.
Previous experience in welding or ship fitting is a plus, but not [...]

Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 10.8%

(18th June, 2010)

Alabama’s unemployment rate dropped to 10.8 percent in May. That’s down from 11 percent in April.
State Industrial Relations Director Tom Surtees said Friday that wage and salary employment increased by 13,700 over the month, and has gone up by 44,400 since the first of the year.
The 10.8 percent unemployment figure for May is up from [...]

On The Job TV

(16th June, 2010)

On The Job is a television show showcasing unique and often overlooked companies and educational opportunities in Alabama. On The Job provides an educational and informative outlet designed to give Alabama citizens a look at jobs available to them and the education and skills required to get these jobs and improve their lives.
Hosted by Bobby [...]

Groundbreaking for Phase II of Alabama Robotics Park Scheduled

(16th June, 2010)

The Alabama Robotics Technology Park (RTP) located in north Alabama is steadily becoming a reality. This project is collaboration between the State of Alabama, AIDT, Calhoun Community College, and robotics industry leaders from across the nation. When completed this three-phase facility will have an investment of approximately $73 million, including robotics equipment.
RTP is a three [...]