Alabama Department of Workforce

10/15/2026

Today, the Alabama STEM Council, of the Alabama Department of Workforce, announced a $251,939.59 investment in The Saban Center for STEM Education in Tuscaloosa. The funding will support curriculum development, program materials, professional development and staffing to expand learning opportunities for students and educators.

As one of Alabama’s three state-designated STEM Hubs, the Saban Center brings education, industry and communities together to connect STEM learning with regional workforce needs.

By supporting these partnerships, we’re helping students explore career possibilities while building the workforce Alabama needs for the future.

10/12/2026

Here are some ways we help veterans move confidently toward what’s next:

🇺🇸 Veteran-provided services
🇺🇸 Personalized career support
🇺🇸 Apprenticeships and training opportunities
🇺🇸 Job readiness assistance
🇺🇸 Priority service at career centers

Learn more at https://workforce.alabama.gov/veterans

10/12/2026

The Alabama Department of Workforce and all Career Centers will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026 in recognition of Columbus Day. No UC phone appointments will be made that day.

10/08/2026

Due to Hurricane Isaias, the following closures will be in effect for Alabama Department of Workforce offices and Career Centers on Friday, October 9, 2026:

Closed All Day:
Baldwin, Barbour, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Coffee, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Mobile, Monroe, Pike, Washington and Wilcox.

Closing at noon (12 p.m.):
Autauga, Bibb, Bullock, Chilton, Dallas, Elmore, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Montgomery (including Central Office), Perry, Pickens, Russell, Sumter and Tuscaloosa.

Office closures and modified hours are subject to change as weather conditions are monitored. Please continue to check social media for updates.

10/08/2026

No matter who you are or where you’ve been, Workforce Alabama has resources for all Alabamians.

Visit our website to:
📌 Find personalized support at a career center near you
📌 See available jobs statewide
📌 Connect with hands-on training and work-based learning opportunities

Get started 👉 http://workforce.alabama.gov/

10/05/2026

The Alabama Department of Workforce is proud to play a vital role in the dominance of Alabama’s skilled trades jobs growth!

“There are multitudes of opportunity available in Alabama, for all sectors of our workforce,” Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed said this month while announcing a nearly $4 million skilled trades training initiative on the Gulf Coast.

Alabama ranks No. 6 nationally for skilled trades job growth at 11.3%, ahead of Texas, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, a new report finds.

09/29/2026

Important update for Alabama unemployment claimants:

Beginning September 30, 2026, individuals filing an initial unemployment compensation claim will verify their identity through Login.gov. This new process will help protect claimants, prevent fraud, and safeguard Alabama’s unemployment compensation system.

What claimants need to know:
• Begin in the Alabama Unemployment Claimant Portal.
• Select Identity Verification after submitting an initial claim.
• Sign in to Login.gov or create an account and follow the instructions provided.
• Complete identity verification within 10 calendar days. Failure to do so may delay or deny benefits.

Online verification is required first. Claimants who are unsuccessful online, or whose claim is denied because identity verification was not completed, may then visit an Alabama Career Center for assistance.

Access the Claimant Portal at https://uiclaimantportal.labor.alabama.gov/.

09/28/2026

Opportunity is calling. 📞🌟

There are plenty of paths you can take for your next career move, and Workforce Alabama is a unified agency to help guide you along the way.

09/23/2026

The Alabama Department of Workforce was pleased to join the Alabama Road Builders Association for its Annual Meeting and President’s Luncheon.

Workforce Secretary Greg Reed served as keynote speaker, highlighting the important connection between Alabama’s workforce needs and the road-building industry. A strong, skilled workforce is essential to building the infrastructure that keeps Alabama moving and growing.

We appreciate ARBA’s partnership and commitment to Alabama’s workforce. Roads and bridges are the pathways to Alabama’s future!