City of Birmingham, Partners, Launch Recruitment Campaign and New Website for Jobseekers

birminghamal.gov The City of Birmingham along with the Birmingham Region Health Partnership (BRHP) launches the Good Jobs Birmingham Healthcare recruitment campaign and new website for jobseekers. The City and its partners have been working for two years to train workers as part of a community-focused jobs initiative designed to build a pipeline of skilled healthcare and digital health professionals. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the City of Birmingham a $10.8 million grant under the American Rescue Plan’s Good Jobs Challenge. Since then, more than 200 regional residents have benefited from the program. Through this grant, jobseekers will be trained and placed in high-quality healthcare positions with the focus on prioritizing underserved communities, including women and people of color, to promote equitable access to healthcare careers. Beginning today, those looking for employment in the healthcare industry will be able to access a centralized hub designed to put them on the fast track to gain training and possible employment. In response to the critical workforce shortages highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Birmingham Region Health Partnership (BRHP) was established through a collaborative effort between the City of Birmingham and five key partners: Central Six AlabamaWorks!,...