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Rapid Response Services Available for Laid Off WAITR Employees

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In response to the pending layoff of employees for WAITR, the Alabama Department of Commerce and AlabamaWorks! State Rapid Response Team stand ready to assist affected employees with resources and guidance. Once the layoff occurs, affected WAITR employees will be considered “Dislocated Workers”, which potentially qualifies them for benefits through the WIOA (Workforce Innovative Opportunity […]

The Workforce Superhighway – Stay Clear of Malfunction Junction

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By Ed Castile, Deputy Secretary of Commerce Workforce Development Divison, Director of AIDT   As you merge onto the Workforce Super Highway in search of that dream career, don’t venture into dead ends or get lost at malfunction junction. Instead, look for signs directing you to AlabamaWorks! There are several ways to enter the workforce […]

Allen named Assistant Director of Communications and External Affairs

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Jacqueline Allen to Assistant Director of Communications and External Affairs. Jacqueline has over 30 years of experience in communications and marketing with nearly 20 of that experience here at AIDT. Her responsibilities will include overseeing the communications, marketing & research and training development departments as well as […]

A Smart Move for Alabama

Technology is advancing at a rapid pace and has had a profound impact on the manufacturing process. Factories have evolved, using intelligent and automated processes, making the concept of a smart factory a reality. The smart factory manufacturing experience is focused on transformative technical areas including: automation & robotics, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, virtual […]