Connecting Talent with Opportunity: Success at the Thomasville Hiring Event | | |
On Thursday, March 6, 2025, SAWDC AlabamaWorks partnered with Coastal Alabama Community College to host a successful hiring and outreach event in Clarke County. This event connected 140 job seekers with leading local employers, helping candidates find roles that matched their skills and allowing businesses to recruit for a variety of full and part-time positions.
The event was a valuable opportunity for both job seekers and employers to engage and explore potential career pathways, strengthening the local workforce.
We extend our sincere gratitude to the following industry and community partners for their vital contributions to the success of this event: Alabama Career Center, Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services, Alabama Power Company, AM/NS Calvert, Canfor Southern Pine, Clarke County Commission, Coastal Alabama Community College, Crowne Health Care, GATE Precast, GD Copper, Georgia-Pacific Alabama River Cellulose, Georgia-Pacific Naheola Mill, Go Build Alabama, Goodwill Gulf Coast, Gulf Coast Underground, Ingram State Technical College, International Paper, Louisiana Pacific, Packaging Corporation of America, Prestwick Community Fatherhood Initiative, Rebuilding Together of South Alabama, SSAB, Thomasville Chamber of Commerce, Washington County Hospital & Nursing Home, Westervelt Lumber, and Whitfield Regional Hospital.
| | Taking Flight: Aviation Hiring Event Soars | | |
On Friday, March 14, 2025, SAWDC AlabamaWorks and Coastal Alabama Community College teamed up to host the Southwest Alabama Aviation Hiring Event in Mobile County.
The event drew over 120 candidates, all eager to explore career opportunities in aviation. It also provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to learn about the aviation educational programs offered at Coastal Alabama Community College, helping them take the next step toward a rewarding career.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following industry partners whose support played a key role in making this event a success: AAA United States, Inc., Airbus, Air Force ROTC, Collins Aerospace, Collins Aerospace MRO, Daher Aerospace, Derichebourg Aeronautics Services, Landrum Workforce Solutions, Lockheed Martin, MAAS Aviation, PHI Aviation, Segers Aero Corporation, ST Engineering-Mobile Aerospace Engineering, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, SAWDC AlabamaWorks, in partnership with Dale Carnegie Training of the Emerald Coast, hosted the Leaders Who Build – Build Trust, Credibility, and Respect workshop led by Ian Mohorn.
Participants explored the distinctions between trust, credibility, and respect, learning practical techniques to build and restore trust within their teams. Establishing a culture rooted in trust is essential for engagement, collaboration, and long-term retention.
| | | | | SAWDC Team Builds New Skills in Carpentry | | |
Congratulations to Hayleigh Barlar and Bridgette Young of the SAWDC Team for successfully completing the Skills for Success Carpentry Helper course at Coastal Alabama Community College!
The course, designed to quickly equip participants with practical, job-ready carpentry skills, included a theory component followed by an intensive two-day hands-on lab. Under the guidance of instructor James Gott—whose expertise, patience, and engaging teaching style made a lasting impression—Hayleigh and Bridgette left feeling confident and ready to tackle their next carpentry project.
To learn more about Skills for Success visit https://innovation.accs.edu/skills-for-success/
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April 2nd: Dale Carnegie Workshop
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April 9-10th: Leadership Skills Training 1
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May 1st: Educator Workforce Academy (makeup)
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May 8th: Leadership Skills Training 2
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May 16th: Career Coach Connect
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May 21st: Dale Carnegie Workshop
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