COVID-19 has Changed Alabama’s Industry and Workforce Landscape

By Tim McCartney

The human toll of COVID-19 is unprecedented in Alabama, and businesses of all sizes have taken a shellacking due to the pandemic. As such, our tactical focus for workforce development has transitioned from filling positions in the tight labor market we enjoyed in February to pandemic response, incumbent worker training, and dislocated worker training today.

The future of work has accelerated 10 years in three months.

Tim McCartney is chairman of the Alabama Workforce Council. (contributed)
The Alabama Workforce Council (AWC) is working with Gov. Kay Ivey’s administration and partners across the state to share best practices, key facts and resources for employers, employees, and those who have been recently unemployed.

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