Secretary Greg Reed

We are fortunate to have a large population of veterans that call Alabama home, and we have many employers in a variety of industries that are ready to hire them. The HIRE VETS program honors the recruiting and employing of veterans across the state of Alabama. 🇺🇸

By utilizing existing connections, federal funding, and the state’s aggressive approach toward economic development, not only are we helping bring much-needed jobs to the area, but we are also making use of previously unusable land that will now yield dividends for years to come!

On Thursday, Alabama officially launched launched the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history. The new department, branded as Workforce Alabama, was officially unveiled during a kickoff event on the Alabama State Capitol steps, bringing together industry leaders, education partners, government officials and community representatives from all 67 counties. @SenatorGregReed, who leads the new department, announced ADOW’s mission to remove barriers and create clear pathways connecting people to prosperity through integrated services. The department consolidates previously fragmented workforce programs under unified leadership, positioning Alabama to address its workforce participation paradox — low unemployment at 3.3% paired with the nation’s third-worst workforce participation rate at 57.8%. “Alabama’s workforce is our greatest competitive advantage,” @GovernorKayIvey said. “This unified approach connects individual career advancement to statewide prosperity, ensuring that our human capital drives continued economic growth across all communities.” “We’re not just fixing problems—we’re building Alabama’s competitive future,” said Secretary Reed during his keynote address. “Alabama’s greatest resource is its people, and when they thrive, we all rise. This department represents our commitment to meeting every Alabamian where they are and guiding them to where they want to be.” ADOW tackles the paradox of abundant job openings alongside low workforce participation through a comprehensive, community-based approach. The department focuses particularly on young, disconnected workers aged 20-29 facing the “26 cliff” when they lose healthcare coverage and independence support. “We’re meeting people where they are—by making opportunities accessible for all through their own community connections,” Secretary Reed said. Read more here: yellowhammernews.com/alabama-offici… #Alabama #Business #Workforce #Jobs #ALPolitics

Big things are happening October 16th! @al_workforce is already hard at work to grow Alabama’s workforce so we can continue our state’s positive economic momentum. Get ready!

Alabama is a TOP state for doing business! 💪 And we’re proving that. Area Development magazine has ranked Alabama #8 in the nation, spotlighting our strength in the categories that drive investment, create jobs and power economic growth. #alpolitics governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2025/…

Secretary @SenatorGregReed: ‘If we’re going to grow the economy, we must be able to grow the workforce’ #alpolitics yellowhammernews.com/secretary-greg…

Veterans and their families have sacrificed so much in their brave service to our country. The Alabama Veterans Resource Center will honor their service and be a place where we can give back to those who have given so much. God bless our veterans! 🇺🇸

I had a great time visiting with my friend @JANICEROGERS6 this morning and discussing all the positive things happening with Alabama’s workforce efforts. We have made significant progress already, but we are just getting started! @al_workforce wbrc.com/video/2025/08/…

Alabama Department of Workforce Secretary @SenatorGregReed leads a dynamic group at today's Alabama Workforce Board meeting. We are looking forward to bringing even more opportunities to the citizens of the great state of Alabama.

I was proud to be with @GovernorKayIvey yesterday at the launch of the Direct Admissions initiative. Alabama is leading the nation in access to educational and training opportunities for our students. Our future is very bright! @al_workforce

In Alabama, we want to do everything we can to promote and give back to those who have bravely served our country. Through statewide collaboration and partnerships, the Alabama Veterans Resource Center will be an incredible asset to veterans and their families in our state. 🇺🇸

The future of Alabama’s economy will be dependent on our workforce development success. It was great being at the Electric Cities of Alabama Annual Meeting this week to speak about Alabama’s workforce goals!

The economic news this month continues to be positive and is keeping our momentum going. Alabamians are joining the workforce in record numbers, especially our prime-age workers. There is a lot of work yet to be done, but @al_workforce is ready for the task!

To maintain Alabama’s success in economic growth, we need the best and most highly skilled workers in America, and we need more of them tomorrow than we have today. Recently, I enjoyed speaking at the Alabama Labor Management Conference to discuss all the things workforce!

Alabama is seeing tremendous growth in good jobs, and we need more trained workers. The Heman Drummond Center of Innovation will be one of Alabama’s premier high school career-tech centers. Today, I was proud to be in Jasper to break ground on this great project. #alpolitics

It was a great day in Jasper earlier this week at the groundbreaking of the Heman Drummond Center of Innovation. This incredible facility will train students and equip them to be some of the most highly skilled employees in America. Great work! @wacf abc3340.com/news/local/gro…

Alabama’s future is incredibly bright because we have young people who are gaining skills and expertise to have meaningful careers and impact our economy. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the @aldcachiefs commencement. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!

Alabama stands ready to meet the workforce needs of the 21st century economy. I was glad to visit with Nucor Steel and hear about all of the great things going on in Tuscaloosa. Great work!

@al_workforce is working hard each day to positively impact our state’s workforce efforts. @GovernorKayIvey is a workforce champion. Thank you for encouraging so many job seekers and state agencies as they seek opportunities to make a meaningful impact on Alabama’s economy.

Alabama’s workforce efforts will play an enormous role in the future economic success of our state. @al_workforce is working hard every day to ensure Alabamians have abundant opportunities to enhance their careers and positively impact our state’s economy.