ATN is offering these two OSHA classes in mid-July at Jefferson State’s Shelby/Hoover Campus. These classes are designed are for ALL industries (e.g.: warehouses, storage facilities, general stores, manufacturers, etc.); after all, OSHA can drop in and visit any business at any time and we want to make sure the businesses in our area are prepared. Through a grant, we are able to offer the OSHA 30-Hour class for $300/per person—this class normally list for $595/per person. Please encourage businesses to take advantage of the low cost and valuable training.

https://www.atn.org/workshops

Chambers County Development Authority

Project Manager

The Chambers County Development Authority is seeking to fill a Project Manager position.  This position is responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, managing, and evaluating economic development activities for the CCDA.   The Project Manager will be focused on providing overall assistance to the economic development team working to support new and potential project activity, as well as gaining and maintaining a high-level working knowledge of the area’s marketable assets, building and site characteristics, regional value proposition, and local and state incentives. The Project Manager will manage projects assigned by the Executive Director related to product development, new business/industry opportunities, start-ups, existing industry expansions, and property maintenance. The Project Manager will play a key role in development and implementation of new business recruitment strategies, oversight of business retention efforts, data analysis and acquisition, and overall project management. A complete job description and resume submission instructions can be found at the CCDA's website home page at www.chambersida.com

Wiregrass Alabama Economic Development Corporation

Executive Director

Wiregrass, Alabama is seeking an Executive Director responsible for recruiting jobs through new business and industry, or expansion of existing business and industry with an emphasis on development and recruitment of industry and businesses to our existing industrial parks. They will develop and maintain relationships with investors and serve as primary contact and solicitor of all funding efforts.

Our ideal candidate will be a team builder who can work with multiple investors and stakeholders. He/she will have a regional mindset and represent multiple communities. They will be an engaged, friendly person who will develop strong relationships at the state level. Our ideal candidate will be a doer who can put plans into action.

Preferred:

•   Established track record of business/economic development expansion and recruitment is preferred. 
•   Knowledge of military facilities and contractors for these facilities
•   Bachelor’s degree

Skills Required:

• Strong Leadership and Communication Skills
• Project Management
• Computer Skills
• Good Supervisory Skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing for working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders

Salary: $90,000-$110,000 plus exceptional benefits

Submit a resume by Friday, July 9th, 2021. Submit resumes electronically to  wiregrass@thenextmovegroup.com. View the full job profile here: https://www.thenextmovegroup.com/wiregrass

Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

Economic Development Specialist/Project Manager

The Economic Development Specialist/Project Manager provides project management and research support to the Chamber’s economic development program. The Economic Development Specialist/Project Manager reports directly to and works with the Vice President for Economic Development to meet the Chamber’s strategic goals and responsibilities. The position provides general support to the Chamber’s overall mission.

Please send resume's to Lucia Cape lcape@hsvchamber.org.

Click here for more information!

The Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Talent Development & Attraction Manager. Please view details of the position below or click here for more information.

Summary of Position:

The Talent Development & Attraction Manager reports to the Director of Economic Development under the leadership of the Vice President of Economic Development.  The primary functions are the development and implementation of talent and workforce development initiatives of the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce (“MACC”). Such initiatives include developing and supporting programming to attract, retain, and develop talent to support the success of industry in Mobile.

Interested individuals are asked to email a cover letter and resume to hr@mobilechamber.com.  In addition, any inquiries or questions should also be emailed to hr@mobilechamber.com

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership and The Japan Foundation, New York  have partnered to launch a mask designing contest called "Mask Up 2020"! Participants of all ages are welcome.

The deadline to submit your design is January 22, 2021 at 6pm (EST). To learn more and sign up for the contest, click the link below. Good luck to all participants!

https://www.cgp.org/news201201

Jefferson State International Program Presentations

Jefferson State Community College's 2020 International Education Week placed a special focus on Japan and Japanese culture! View recordings of two events here.

Conversation with Mark Jackson, Honorary Consul of Japan in Birmingham, Alabama – November 2020

Conversation with Jolie Thevenot – Executive Director of the Japan-American Society of Alabama

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駐在員の住宅規程に関するベンチマーク調査

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多くのお客様からのご要望を受け、この度、駐在員の住宅規程に関するベンチマーク調査を実施することになりました。

内容といたしましては、手当制 vs 上限実費制、家賃補助の考え方、金額の見直し頻度や参考としているデータなど、を伺います。

 

急速に変化する米国のビジネス環境において、自社の住宅規程を再確認し、必要に応じて見直す必要性もあるかと存じます。

集計結果についてはご回答いただきました企業様へ共有差し上げます。

 

この度の調査が貴社のお役に立てれば幸甚です。

 

◆アンケート回答リンク◆

https://jp.surveymonkey.com/r/M3GBPMQ

 

◆調査の目的

　米国に進出されている日系企業の住宅規程に関する傾向調査・分析

 

◆調査期間

　～12月末日

　※同調査については今後も定期的に実施してまいります。

 

◆調査結果

　調査結果については2月初旬を目途にご回答いただいた企業のご担当者様へ共有いたします。

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Relo Redac, Inc.

全米リロケーション・総合不動産サービス

URL: www.reloredac.com

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英語をネットで勉強しましょう！３週間のコースを取って、東南アメリカの文化について習えます！

詳細についてはhttp://international.ua.edu/eli/yes/にアクセスしてください。

Looking for English language opportunities? The University of Alabama's English Language Institute is now offering special 3-week courses year-round for improving English language ability and learning about southern US culture.

Visit http://international.ua.edu/eli/yes/ for more information.

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Tayō-sei: Japanese Language and Cultural Exchange Program

(https://usjetaa.org/programs/college-students/tayo-sei/)

Application Deadline: November 3, 2020

Application form available at bottom of page.

Applicants will be notified of status by November 10, 2020

Tayō-sei is a virtual Japanese language and culture seminar series for Black and LatinX college students at schools across the four states served by the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Alumni Association Southeast (JETAASE): Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

The free course provides an opportunity for students underrepresented in studying or working abroad in Japan, specifically for those from LatinX backgrounds and students of color, to develop an interest in studying and living abroad in Japan among this cohort. This course will give them the opportunity to consider Japan as an option in the trajectory of their lives.

We’re looking for students who:

• Have a passion for global languages and cultures
• Are interested in Japan, but have not taken any Japanese language classes or travelled to Japan
• Identify as a student of color or have a Latinx background
• Are enrolled in a U.S. university (especially community college or historically black colleges and universities)

Preference will be given to students who have not taken Japanese classes or traveled to Japan, who attend historically black colleges and universities, who are first generation college students, and who are community college students.

This program is completely free and funded by a grant from the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. 

Recognition of Completion:

At the end of the series, JETAASE and USJETAA will award students a certificate of completion. Each student will be mailed a printed certificate and a small assortment of Japanese sweets. To receive the final recognition, students must attend 3 of the 4 required classes and submit the final survey.

Content:

• There will be four sessions total.
• The first three sessions will each have a different guest speaker and a Japanese lesson.
• The final session will be a final wrap reflection on what you've learning and providing resources on pursuing Japanese language, study abroad, or work after college. 

**JASA is not affiliated with this program offered by USJETAA.