High Growth/High Wage Jobs
Alabama Department of Labor
The Alabama Department of Labor's website offers a place to explore careers that are expected to grow in Alabama and what they pay today and in the future.
On the link below, follow the Numbered Instructions (We Are Region 4). Browse all the Career Clusters to find the jobs you find interesting then look for the GREEN listings, they are the ones that will be most in demand.
No matter where you are today, there is a path forward to where you want to go. There are people and organizations waiting on your call. Even if you don’t know exactly what you want to do for a career, they are waiting to help you find your way to a job that pays well, and you enjoy. Explore the many, many links in these websites and you will find a program made for you. It doesn’t matter where you start only that you start. Be the author and hero of your story. Become the person you were meant to be.
While you're looking for a job remember these things:
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Almost every company is looking for more employees.
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There are wide variety of good paying jobs in Alabama many are nearby.
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The challenge is having the skills needed to get that job. There are training programs all over Alabama to give you those skills.
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Not only training programs but financial support to get the skills and experience you need.
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The Jasper Industrial Development Board is responsible for the recruitment of new industry and supporting existing industry in their growth.
NOTE: If you need help finding what you are looking for, the staff at the Jasper Career Center is there to help you, today. Director, Deidra Tidwell will hook you up with her staff to answer all of you questions and connect you to the resources you need. Deidra.tidwell@alcc.alabama.govor 205-221-2576 Ext. 85613.
Alabama Talent Triad
The Alabama Talent Triad website connects job seekers, students, and employers by showcasing career opportunities across the state. It helps you explore industries in demand, see how your skills match
current needs, and discover training pathways to grow your career.
On the link below, follow the steps to create your profile, explore career clusters, and connect with opportunities that fit your strengths and goals.
Training Resources
Below are 4 links to different programs in Alabama. All are good but Bevill State is near where you are today and offers an amazing variety of programs to help you build a successful career. Many of the programs have their own financial support to make easy for you to get the training you need. Also, none on the link below require a 2-year degree.
Financial Support
Like above most of the programs below have some or all their costs supported by some kind of finance. All are different and the career path you chose will determine what kind of support is available. Some programs like the Individual Training Accounts are determined by your financial qualifications.
Available Job Resources
Several of these links are duplicates of above links because they cover all areas of the work force development spectrum, training, finance, and job search.
What is a Living Wage
The Official Definition:
“The living wage standard allows for no more than 30% of income to be spent on rent or a mortgage and is sufficiently higher than the poverty level.”
The Formula:
Rent divided by .3 = Living Wage Threshold
So, if the apartment you want to live in costs $1,050 per month…
$1,050/.3 = $3,500
$3,500 per month is $42,000 per year or $21 per hour
This is the threshold.
If your rent is more than 30% of your income, you will struggle to make ends meet.
If your rent is less than 30% of your income you will have more money to spend on the things you want. Not just the things you have to have.