BIRMINGHAM, AL –Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL) will host the 2nd Project R.E.A.D.Y  seminar on Friday March 22nd at Wallace Community College Selma. The event will feature workshops on career development, workforce training, and finding the best educational options. The workshops will serve as a tool to prepare attendees for career readiness and job training. Those interested in attending can register online at www.sewell.house.gov

“I am so excited about this new workforce initiative Project R.E.A.D.Y.  Job creation remains my top priority and I hope my constituents will take full advantage of a Project R.E.A.D.Y workshop in a town near them,” Rep. Sewell said.

The event is a part of a series of workshops that will be hosted throughout the 7th Congressional district as part of Rep. Sewell’s workforce training initiative.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are teaming up to promote National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9. Sponsored by FEMA and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Severe Weather Preparedness Week encourages individuals, families, businesses and communities to know about severe weather risks, take action to prepare for them, and Be a Force of Nature by encouraging others to get prepared.

Each year, many people are killed or seriously injured by tornadoes and other types of severe weather, despite advance warning. In 2012, there were more than 450 weather-related fatalities and nearly 2,600 injuries nationwide. Severe weather knows no boundaries and affects every individual in every region.

ASU will host over 60 different organizations at their Teacher's Fair on Friday, March 8th. 

This fair is open to the public. All who attend need to be dressed in business attire, have a current resume to give to each prospective employer and have a valid Teacher's-certificate. The fair will offer information and first-level screenings for jobs, with actual call-back interviews scheduled for the same day.

The Teachers' Fair is from 9 a.m. until noon, with follow-up interviews, by appointment, only from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.