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Job Seekers – Workforce Alabama Job Seeker Resources
Your path shouldn’t feel like a maze.
When you’re looking to take a first step, a big step or a step in a brand new direction, we can help you find the path that’s right for you and build the skills to move forward.
We provide work-based learning, apprenticeships, employee training programs and veteran services to help you hone your skills, build confidence and land the job you want.
Hurt on the job?
Find a Job
Workforce Alabama is the go-to place for job seekers in the state. Our comprehensive search tool connects you with local employment opportunities and resources that best suit your journey.
Career Center
Our Alabama Career Centers are strategically placed across the state to help you succeed in your career. From assistance to finding employment to securing training, we’re providing free resources to help you along your path.
Training & Work-based Learning
Learn while you work.
Build the skills that help you walk into new opportunities. Workforce Alabama offers training and work-based learning options that connect you directly with employers, prepare you for in-demand careers and set you on a path to long-term success.
- Gain hands-on experience in real workplace settings
- Access training tailored to your career goals and industry needs
- Create connections with employers for long-term opportunities.
Apprenticeships
The Alabama Office of Apprenticeship (AOA) is here to connect you to sustainable careers and equip you to succeed in them. The AOA focuses on five industry sectors:
- Healthcare
- Construction/Carpentry
- Information Technology
- Distribution/Transportation/Logistics
- Advanced Manufacturing/Industrial
- Maintenance
Child Labor Services
Part-time or summer jobs can provide teenagers with opportunities to learn life skills, acquiring hands-on experience and earning spending money. At the same time, we want to protect working minors to ensure they have sufficient time to take advantage of their educational opportunities and maintain their health and moral well-being.
We’re providing resources to help you understand what hours and jobs teens can work and help prevent workplace injuries—because our future is worth protecting.
Veteran Services
Serving those who served.
Veterans have experience and training that employers value. Get personalized help with resumes, job searches interviews, apprenticeships and on-the-job training—all by veterans who care.
Workers’ Compensation
If you’re hurt on the job, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation—coverage that helps with medical care, lost wages and more. We’re helping you understand your rights under Alabama law to receive the best care possible. To get started, report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. There limitations and rules, waiting periods and deadlines, but we’re here to help.
The State of Alabama Workers’ Compensation Division’s Hours
8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Main Telephone Numbers (Including for those Injured on the Job):
334-956-4044 or 1-800-528-5166
Director
334-956-4041
John.H.Lewis@labor.alabama.gov
Ombudsman Supervisor
334-956-4041
John.H.Lewis@labor.alabama.gov
Medical Supervisor
334-956-4047
Craig.White@labor.alabama.gov
Seminars Coordinator
334-956-4029
Linsey.Kelly@labor.alabama.gov
If you are injured on the job contact the WC Claims Specialist at 334-956-4044 or email Suzanne.Norsworthy@labor.alabama.gov.
Report workers compensation fraud: 334.956.4040