Alabama Dept. of Labor Market information –
Workforce Development data sets, Employer locator tool, Statewide Regional Development information, Overview of Industry Clusters, Career Cluster posters and much more. Data on education requirements, work experience, wages and typical training needed, as defined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Included in these lists are high skilled, high demand and high wage occupations.
Number one reason to study and work in Alabama – JOBS –
Alabama Ranks #1 in Manufacturing in the U.S. Global Trade Magazine Sept/Oct 2018 Alabama has the nation’s highest percentage of “engaged” workers who are enthusiastic about their jobs.
“Immigrants have started more than half (50 of 91, or 55%) of America’s startup companies valued at $1 billion or more and are key members of management or product development teams in more than 80% of these companies.” (source)
International Students Contribute to our Economy and American Innovation
Higher education and the economic/business sector in Alabama have a very active and global economic reach. All universities and colleges alone have a total economic impact of more than $20 billion across the State of Alabama. Alabama exports rose to a record level in 2016, topping $20 billion for the first time on gains from overseas shipments of Alabama-made products.