Mobile County Freshmen Learn Cybersecurity Skills at USA Summer Camp
Top-performing Mobile County high school freshmen spent part of their summer at USA learning cybersecurity fundamentals through a free national program.
Mobile County Internship Program Sends 55 Young Adults Into Local Workforce
Fifty-five young adults completed the Mobile County Job Internship Program this summer, gaining hands-on workplace experience with about 50 local businesses and, in some cases, landing permanent jobs.
Mobile County JROTC Cadets Trade Drills for Robotics in New STEM Academy
Mobile County JROTC cadets spent a week at Spring Hill College exploring engineering and marine biology in a new STEM-focused academy.
Governor, Four Congressmen Set to Dedicate New Fairhope Aviation Academy
Alabama's governor and four current and former congressmen are set to dedicate a new $2.7 million aviation training academy in Fairhope this weekend.
Mobile Employers Say ‘Soft Skills’ Gap, Not Technical Skills, Drives Turnover
Mobile-area employers say tardiness, absenteeism and weak teamwork, not lack of technical skills, are the leading causes of new-hire turnover.
Bishop State to Showcase Art of Technical Trades in Downtown Mobile
Bishop State Community College is hosting a free downtown Mobile exhibit spotlighting the artistry behind its technical trade programs this spring.
Mobile County JROTC Students to Intern With Fire-Rescue Department
Mobile County JROTC students will intern with Mobile Fire-Rescue starting next school year, part of a first-of-its-kind Alabama school partnership.
Mobile Area Education Foundation Lands $120,000 Grant to Boost College Access
Mobile Area Education Foundation will use a new $120,000 Lumina grant to expand college and credential access across Mobile County over the next two years.
Prichard’s ‘Get Hired’ Job Fair Caps Off Week-Long Workforce Training Push
Prichard hosted a job fair with employers like Alorica and Franklin Primary Health Center after a week-long soft skills training workshop for residents.
Prichard Launches Workforce Program to Give Residents a Path to Careers
A new Prichard job-training initiative is pairing local residents with Mobile County employers, aiming to chip away at the city's high unemployment rate.