By Dennis Washington
To find more qualified employees to fill Alabama’s growing workforce, the state must remove barriers preventing women from applying.
That theme was the focus of a panel discussion Friday in Birmingham hosted by The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham. President and CEO Melanie Bridgeforth shared results of a new research report, “Clearing the Path: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Workforce for Alabama,” which highlights how women can solve Alabama’s looming workforce challenges.
“If we are to build a world-class economy in our region and our state, unleashing the potential of women is paramount,” Bridgeforth said.
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