Women Important To Solving Alabama’s Workforce Needs
By Dennis Washington
To find more qualified employees to fill Alabama’s growing workforce, the state must remove barriers preventing women from applying.
That theme was the focus of a panel discussion Friday in Birmingham hosted by The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham. President and CEO Melanie Bridgeforth shared results of a new research report, “Clearing the Path: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Workforce for Alabama,” which highlights how women can solve Alabama’s looming workforce challenges.
“If we are to build a world-class economy in our region and our state, unleashing the potential of women is paramount,” Bridgeforth said.
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