ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association, in partnership with AIDT, Career Connect, and the Athens-Limestone Chamber of Commerce, will host a free-to-attend hiring event on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Alabama Veterans Museum, located at 114 Pryor Street W in Athens.
The event will bring together job seekers and employers from across Limestone County, providing opportunities for on-site interviews and direct engagement with hiring managers from various industries.
More than a dozen local employers will be in attendance, representing sectors including healthcare, education, public safety, utilities, construction, and distribution. Confirmed participating employers include:
- Athens Fire Department
- Athens Police Department
- Athens-Limestone Hospital
- Alabama Department of Transportation
- Bank Independent
- Express Employment Professionals – Decatur
- Fite Building Company
- Five Star Breaktime
- Grayson Carter and Son Contracting
- Gulf Distribution Holdings
- Huntsville Utilities
- Limestone County Commission
- Limestone County Schools
A highlight of this event is the hiring platform, Career Connect. In 2025, Career Connect has partnered with the Limestone County Economic Development Association to host two successful hiring events. The first event attracted 162 job seekers, while the second event held on May 6 drew 195 job seekers to Limestone County.
Job seekers planning to attend the event are encouraged to pre-register on the Career Connect platform at www.northalabamajobs.com/ATHENS or can register on site.
“One of our top priorities is strengthening the local workforce by helping more people enter or re-enter the labor market,” said Limestone County Economic Development Association President and CEO Bethany Shockney. “This hiring event gives us a real opportunity to increase labor force participation and match job seekers with employers who are ready to hire.”
Media Release/Blake Williams, TMP
Communication & Research Specialist
Limestone County Economic Development Association
