MONTGOMERY — The state of Alabama, alongside Governor Kay Ivey, Secretary Greg Reed and representatives from all 67 counties, will officially launch the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW), a unified department aimed to transform the state’s economic future and create pathways to prosperity for Alabamians seeking career advancement, at a historic event on the Capitol steps Thursday, October 16.
Marking the most comprehensive workforce transformation in state history, ADOW brings together previously fragmented workforce programs under one unified leadership, positioning Alabama to tackle its workforce participation paradox—low unemployment paired with the nation’s third-worst workforce participation rate. ADOW will serve as the front door for all workforce services statewide, leveraging 56 career centers, community-based outreach hubs and digital workforce matching systems to meet Alabamians where they are and guide them to where they want to be.
WHAT: The official launch of the Alabama Department of Workforce (ADOW)
WHO:
- Governor Kay Ivey
- Secretary Greg Reed, Alabama Department of Workforce
- Industry leaders and education partners
- Government officials
- Community representatives from all 67 counties
- Media are invited to attend and cover the event
WHEN: Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 10:00a.m.
WHERE: Alabama State Capitol Steps
600 Dexter Avenue Montgomery, AL 36130
For more information on ADOW visit https://workforce.alabama.gov/
Media Release/Office of Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
