Alabama Jobs
Alabama State Employment Service
JobLink.Alabama.gov is now available. This site a llows job seekers to register for work with the Alabama State Employment Service, to create resumes, to search job listings, and to apply for jobs 24 hours a day/7 days a week, without the need to visit an Alabama Career Center. ... [Read More]
U.S. Congressman Terry Everett Welcomes You
On May 26, the U.S. House passed the 2006 National Defense Authorization Act (HR 1815) with funding benefiting Southeast Alabama defense jobs, and the bill included Congressman Everett's provision requesting that the Pentagon reconsider the cancellation of a planned new missile system that would affect Pike County jobs. Also, the House passed the Military Quality of Life Appropriations Act (HR 2528) which mirrored the just-passed National Defense Authorization Act's authorization of funding for Second District military installations. ... [Read More]
About the Alabama Department of Industrial Relations
Employers pay for this service through federal unemployment taxes. There is never a fee for employers or applicants. The employment service has proved itself for more than 60 years to be an efficient. cost-effective system for putting people and jobs together. On any one day, the employment service has access to thousands of job seekers locally, statewide, and across the nation. ... Our job is not just to hand out unemployment checks to those that qualify. We help people find new jobs and help employers find the workers they need. We also assist both employers and workers to resolve workers' compensation issues. These efforts save taxpayer dollars and help keep people off the welfare rolls. ... [Read More]
Department of Industrial Relations - New Hire
Alabama New-Hire has also provided a direct means for identifying workers who refuse jobs while receiving unemployment compensation. An individual can be denied benefits for failure to accept suitable employment. ... [Read More]
Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment: Alabama
Note: Export-related jobs estimates include only jobs supported by exports of manufactured goods; jobs generated by exports of services and jobs sustained by direct exports of products from other non-manufacturing sectors (e.g., mining and agriculture) are excluded. Consequently, the numbers understate the total employment impact of exports on the U.S. economy. ... Export-supported jobs account for an estimated 6.8 percent of Alabama's total private-sector employment (one of every 15 jobs). One-seventh (14.7 percent) of all manufacturing workers in Alabama depend on exports for their jobs (2001 data latest available). ... [Read More]
State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Speeches
However, before we make the mistake of patting ourselves on the back, let’s remember: government does not create jobs. It only helps create the conditions that make jobs more or less likely. The real credit for our economic renewal belongs to the people of Alabama. We’ve made government their partner, but they are the ones who deserve the honors and the praise. ... And as we strive to prepare our children for the jobs of tomorrow, Alabama’s economy is in the best shape in years. In the past two years Alabama’s economy has created more than 42,000 new jobs. 77,000 more Alabamians are working today than one year ago. ... [Read More]
State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Press Releases
"As Governor, I’ve made it a priority to help our existing industries expand and create new jobs because companies that are already here generate 70 percent of all new jobs in Alabama," Governor Riley said. "I’m pleased to assist this expansion of Vanity Fair and believe it will lead to even more good economic news for Monroeville." ... "Existing industry is the foundation of our state’s economy. Vanity Fair has been providing jobs and economic opportunities for decades and it’s important that our state and local officials work together to support and sustain their operations. We appreciate Governor Riley’s strong support of this grant," said Albritton said. ... [Read More]
State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Press Releases
"Lone Star Plastics’s decision to locate here is another sign that when companies look for quality workers, they are realizing they’ve got to come to Alabama," Governor Riley said. "This part of the state is an excellent place for businesses to invest, grow and create new jobs. Our efforts to create a strong partnership between the state, local governments and industry are working to expand Alabama’s economy." ... Manufacturer Locating in Prattville and Bringing 100 Jobs ... [Read More]
State of Alabama - Office of the Governor Bob Riley - Columns
While we can be excited by our economy’s recent performance, we must work to make it even better. One way to improve it is to increase the amount of goods and services sold by Alabama companies to consumers in other countries. More than 92,000 Alabama jobs depend on the exports we sell abroad. And we’ve been fortunate that Alabama exports are growing. However, Alabama still lags behind the national average in how much it exports. Just by reaching the national average, we would have an additional 21,000 new jobs in this state for our fellow Alabamians. Over the next few months, Alabamians will see their state government focused like never before on eliminating this export gap so we can create new jobs through expanded trade. ... [Read More]
State of Alabama - Office of the Governor - Press Release Listing
Alabama’s Economy is Creating New Jobs and Earning Praise ... Proactive Partnership Will Protect Alabama’s Bases and the Jobs That Depend on Them ... [Read More]
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