ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE reposted this
I’m honored to represent Governor Kay Ivey and the ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE at last week’s National Governors Association 2026 Winter Workforce Policy Institute. With 38 states represented, we listened to top leaders discuss AI and the Future of Workforce, Strategies to Build the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce, Workforce Pell: Key Policy Choices for Governors, and so much more. My take aways: 1) Alabama is well positioned to implement Workforce Pell successfully with partner engagement and thoughtful policy, along with programs that have been in the process of being built for over seven years. 2) AI is here and will continue to evolve and expand. We can either be prepared or let it happen to us. Having a proactive AI strategy that establishes guardrails, security, and ethical use is essential for our future workforce. 3) The amount of talented individuals in public service who are working to improve lives must be highlighted. We have a bright future ahead of us!