PR2016 Sep 26 WORK

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 26, 2016

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ryan Sabbagh, Training for Business and Industry Coordinator

205.391.3931 or rsabbagh@sheltonstate.edu

SHELTON STATE AND WEST ALABAMA WORKS OFFERING FREE JOB PLACEMENT

IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Tuscaloosa, Alabama – Are you searching for a job in the growing automotive industry? Are you looking to improve your employment possibilities? Would you like to find a job in West Alabama? Resources are directly available to you!

The Mobile Workforce Unit (MWU) is Shelton State’s newest way to connect community members with job opportunities. The purpose of the MWU is to make job resources accessible through the West Alabama Works Career Connect system. By visiting the MWU and signing up with the Career Connect system, you can take advantage of educational resources and learn more about employer demands. Providing simple information about your career interests can connect you with your future job!

For students concerned about minimal work experience and educational background, Shelton State can assist you with securing grant funding for available options in Adult Education, Ready-to-Work basic skills training, forklift training, and certification for warehouse logistics. These industry-recognized credentials will provide the skills and education necessary to succeed in the automotive industry.

The Shelton State team is waiting to meet you! Join us in Greensboro, Alabama, at Fuller’s Supermarket (641 Tuscaloosa Street) on Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or visit westalabamaworks.com to register in the Career Connect system and get started. Let us help you train for a lifelong career!

For more information, contact Ryan Sabbagh, Training for Business and Industry Coordinator, at

205.391.3931 or rsabbagh@sheltonstate.edu.

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