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?? Lockheed Martin AMTAP applications open through March 25 ?? Located in Courtland, AL The Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is a launchpad to an exciting career in space manufacturing for those without related experience or a four-year degree. Regardless of where you are in your career journey, AMTAP can help you forge a new path as an electronics technician with highly desired trade skills — in just six to nine weeks. AMTAP is also an “Earn While You Learn” model, meaning there are no upfront costs or tuition for learning new skills. ?? https://lnkd.in/gKtX4zUH #spacecareers #spaceindustry #space #apprenticeship #northalabama

Interns, North Alabama welcomes you to experience Huntsville!

Exciting news from the Academy of Craft Training–North Alabama in Decatur! Industry partners have interviewed 300 talented 10th and 11th graders from 25 high schools across North Alabama, all competing for a spot for the 2025-2026 school year. We're blown away by the caliber of students in our region and their drive to invest in themselves by learning a skilled trade while still in high school. Year three at ACT–North Alabama is set to be at full capacity with 250 students — a testament to the program’s impact! A huge thank you to our counselors, career coaches, administrators, and industry partners. Without your support, these students wouldn’t have this unique pathway to launch successful careers in a thriving industry. Join us in celebrating these driven young individuals who are eager to invest in their futures by earning and learning a skilled trade, paving the way to become skilled craft professionals. Congratulations to Education Director Haynes Riddle and team on a job well done! #construction #skilledtrades #education #northalabama

Blue Origin has summer internship opportunities in Huntsville, Alabama!

Summer internships in Cullman, Alabama.

North Alabama's labor force participation rate was 61.1% for December (not seasonally adjusted), nearing the national average of 62.2% (not seasonally adjusted). North Alabama's labor force of 595,125 individuals accounts for more than a quarter of Alabama's active workforce. State labor force participation for December was 57.8%, not seasonally adjusted. #laborforce #workforce #northalabama #northalabamaworks Sources: Alabama Department of Labor, US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Economic Data

Nominations are open! Help Manufacture Alabama find the coolest product made in the state by participating in "Manufacturing Madness: The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama." Our state produces some of the most innovative and essential products in the world, and we are excited about the opportunity to showcase them. Nominations will be taken now through March 7. To submit your product or to learn more go to https://lnkd.in/eg9pauqD. #madeinalabama #manufacturing #manufacturealabama #northalabama

Alabama Economic Outlook 2025 has been released by the UA Center for Business and Economic Research. From UA CBER: The center publishes its annual short-term forecast for the Alabama economy as the Alabama Economic Outlook. The 2025 Alabama Economic Outlook focuses on the 2025 United States and Alabama Forecast as well as a Review of the 2024 economy. The forecast covers output and employment by sector as well as current economic conditions and trends and their likely effects on the national and Alabama economies. The publication also includes the latest data, investment highlights, and forecasts for the state’s twelve metropolitan areas, in article form and summary tables. #economy #alabama #universityofalabama

UAH College of Business will host the second annual Business of Space Conference to focus on creating solutions through partnerships while addressing both opportunities and barriers. Registration is now open for this event that will unite space industry professionals from across the nation on February 23-25, 2025, on the campus of UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System. Registration closes on February 17, and the cost is $525. Special rates are available for the military, federal government and National Space Club members. The conference aims to foster collaboration between researchers and space industry stakeholders to shape the future of academic and policy research. Attendees will review the latest insights and explore ideas and strategies to drive innovation and growth in this rapidly evolving sector. See comments for link to more info and registration. #space #huntsville #uah #spaceindustry #northalabama

North Alabamians, do you have a business idea? Applications are open for Singing River Trail Launch Tank. See link in comments for more info.