news & updates
Friday, July 16, 2021
New Law for Classifying Workers
As of July 1, 2021, House Bill 408 is now a law. This business-favorable ruling establishes one standard for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. Read more here.
CACC to Launch RTW in Foley
Coastal Alabama Community College will be hosting a 9 week Ready To Work course in Foley beginning Monday, September 13th. Check out all of CACC's Adult Education courses here.
Start a Business in Baldwin County
Alabama's Small Business Center Network is hosting a FREE in-person meeting to discuss business licenses, tax responsibilities, financing options and resources to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. Only 7 seats left, so register here today.
Gateway + SBLC team up with TransfrVR to provide VR training in Automotive, Construction, Hospitality, and many other occupations. Click HERE to learn more!
Gateway Addresses Workforce Crisis
South Baldwin County is at least 2,000 people short of meeting peak season employment needs this year. While this has been a persistent problem for years, new challenges are also rising. The labor participation rate in the county has dropped an estimated 5,800 working-age people out of the workforce since pre-COVID, leaving employers short of candidates for full-time, year-round job openings.
what we're reading & watching
▻ What will happen to the economy with fewer working-age people? This article explores what will happen if teenagers and young adults do not get prepared and into the workforce.
▻ Here is a progress report of Governor Ivey's goal to add 500,000 newly credentialed workers to the workforce by 2025.