Other Resources
Regional Data
Colbert & Lauderdale counties, in the NW corner of Alabama,
joined by the Tennessee River
CITIES & MUNICIPALITIES
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Muscle Shoals (city)
Sheffield (city)
Cherokee (town)
Leighton (town)
Littleville (town)
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Florence (city)
Anderson (town)
Killen (town)
Rogersville (town)
St. Florian (town)
Waterloo (town
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LABOR MARKET INFORMATION
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Florence Metro Wage Data - U.S. BLS
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AL Metro & Regional Wage Data - AL DOL
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Labor Market Workforce Data - AL DOL
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Alabama Wage Look-Up by Occupation - AL DOL
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NOTES:
When available, select either Florence MSA or Region 1 to see local data.
The Shoals area is the "Florence Metropolitan Statistical Area" (MSA).
All of North AL is "Region 1" (13 counties from the east to west borders across the state).
PARCA Study
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A Greater Shoals Coalition
Alabama Public School System Data
See "Data Center" & "Schools & Systems"
National Student Clearinghouse
post-secondary data
More Workforce Readiness Information
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Focused on Education & Workforce Readiness issues & solutions, such as:
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TPM - Talent Pipeline Management - demand-driven, employer-led approach to close the skills gap
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Childcare as Infrastructure - the economics of Early Childcare
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T3 Innovation Network exploring the emerging technologies and standards in the talent marketplace to better align student, workforce, and credentialing data with the needs of the new economy
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and more ...
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey's Education Priorities
500,000 new highly skilled people in the workforce by 2025
North Alabama Works! is a network of businesses and providers of workforce services, including all of the governmental, educational, and private sector components that train, prepare, and match job seekers with employers.
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Attend the quarterly Summits to participate in the process of developing just-in-time training for NW AL businesses.
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Contact Candace Williams
This viral animation video helps audiences understand how to ultimately secure a competitive advantage in the new economy. Students must simultaneously receive applied technical skills, industry-recognized certifications, and employability preparation combined with a rigorous general education.
Produced and narrated by Kevin J. Fleming, Ph.D., a work of SUBSTANCE.
Funded by Orange County Career Education: https://futurebuilt.org/
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VISION
To educate, encourage, empower & equip individuals & organizations to grow & develop strategies to live a better life personally & professionally.
MISSION
To motivate others to unlock their potential & determine their destiny.
MISSION
The mission of the National Student Clearinghouse is to serve the education and workforce communities and all learners with access to trusted data, related services, and insights.
VISION
To be a premier resource in serving and supporting the opportunities created by lifelong learning.
Professional Networking Opportunities
Mission:
Enhancing the economic vitality of the Shoals through advocacy, connectivity, and education.
Vision:
The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is the bridge to an educated, productive workforce; an innovative, pro-business climate; and a connected, diverse community.
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The Shoals Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, membership organization that works closely with local, state and federal government to help promote a positive business climate for the Shoals, although it is not a government entity. The Shoals Chamber is dedicated to bolstering economic growth through legislative involvement. By supporting initiatives that help reduce the cost of doing business in the Shoals, the Chamber champions a competitive regional business climate to compete in the national market.
Industry, Professional and
Networking Opportunities
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Get Involved
The Shoals Area Chamber Foundation accepts tax deductible donations, sponsorships & grants year-round to fund the Chamber's Education & Workforce Readiness programs and activities.
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These programs receive no funding from the Chamber's general budget and are only funded through specific donations, sponsorships and grants.
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To make a tax deductible donation for the Chamber's Education & Workforce Readiness programs, contact the Shoals Chamber, snewland@shoalschamber.com, 256-764-4661.
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Volunteers are needed for several Chamber Education & Workforce Readiness programs.
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To volunteer, contact the Chamber, snewland@shoalschamber.com, 256-764-4661.
College & High School Career Tech
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Business representatives are needed to advise College & High School Career Tech programs about the most current skills and knowledge needs for their future workforce.
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Contact any local career technical programs to for details or to volunteer.
Other Resources
Free, on-site seminars, webinars, tools & resources
to help you achieve your financial goals.
Choose from a variety of topics and other resources.
NEW RESOURCE!
AFC is a single platform for families to access services and programs. Its purpose is to help families easily navigate and find links to supports they need.
Parents' Guide for Internet Access for Kids
It is a parent's duty to properly control internet access for children to maximize the good it can do while minimizing potential harm.
Online education used to be reserved for students enrolled at for-profit colleges and universities. Yet today, hundreds of schools with full accreditation make quality online learning a reality for millions. Whether in kindergarten, middle school or looking to move up with a master's, see how Accredited Online Schools can make a difference.
WGCU has produced 16 Curious Kids shows featuring more than 140 segments highlighting: My Self… healthy eating, exercise and self esteem; My Backyard… the world of Southwest Florida from an environmental and historical perspective; and My World…. Exploring the people, places and environment of Southwest Florida and discovering characteristics shared with countries across the world.
Great Ideas & Best Practices
Walker County, Alabama Sheriff's Office
Our Mercy Project serves as a beacon of hope in today's dark world. The project was designed to help struggling addicts fight to beat the stronghold of addiction.
We all know that there is a drug issue in today's society. Drugs have affected someone you know, whether it be in your family, a friend, or even yourself. Our project serves to break those habitual behaviors and dependency on illicit drugs, and get one back on his or her feet. This program is at no cost to the program participant or to Walker County taxpayers.
Our goal is to help those who can no longer afford themselves the opportunity of freedom from addiction. We help bridge those who've pushed away their family and friends to rebuild their lives in a new, positive direction.
We tailor-make a plan to help aide those in need. We look to mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of one's life to enhance their chances of beating the tug of drugs in one's life.
Providing employers with a toolkit of resources they can use — free of charge — to help them prepare, prevent, and respond to this crisis.
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Helping employees break the bonds of addiction, get and stay healthy, keeps them creative, innovative and productive. And that makes Arkansas strong.
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