Gadsden State Partners with Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute and Alabama Talent Solutions to Host Free Hiring Events in Gadsden and Anniston

GADSDEN, Ala. — Gadsden State Community College is partnering with the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute (ACRI) and Alabama Talent Solutions to host two free hiring events offering direct pathways for Alabamians into commercial construction careers.

The hiring events are part of the ACRI Go Build Alabama Initiative, which is designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade. At the event, multiple commercial construction employers will be on-site to engage attendees and explore potential career pathways.

“Go Build Alabama is proud to lead efforts that connect Alabamians with real opportunities in commercial construction,” said Jason Phelps, Executive Director of the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute. “This hiring event is about more than filling jobs. It’s about creating career pathways, supporting local communities, and building the workforce needed to sustain North Alabama’s economic momentum and long-term growth.”

Participants will have the opportunity to connect directly with employers, explore open positions, and learn more about training programs available through Gadsden State, ACRI and its partners. Both events are open to students, alumni, and the public.

“These events represent an important collaboration between education, industry, and workforce organizations,” said Andy Robertson, Dean of Workforce Development at Gadsden State. “Through partnerships with ACRI and Alabama Talent Solutions, we’re helping individuals gain access to meaningful careers that power our state’s future.”

Event Details
Gadsden Event
Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Gadsden State Community College – East Broad Campus (Advanced Manufacturing Center)
101 Padenreich Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903

Anniston Event
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Gadsden State Community College – Ayers Campus (Pierce C. Cain Learning Resource Center)
1801 Coleman Road, Anniston, AL 36207

About Go Build Alabama 

Created by the Alabama Construction Recruitment Institute in 2009, Go Build Alabama is an initiative designed to educate young people on the value of learning a trade, dispel their misconceptions about the construction industry and inspire them to pursue a career in the skilled trades. Through its campaigns, Go Build Alabama aims to provide more highly skilled trades people for construction businesses and enhanced economic development for Alabama and the nation. For more information about Go Build Alabama, visit gobuildalabama.com.

About Alabama Talent Solutions 

Alabama Talent Solutions plays a vital role in connecting job seekers with employers across the state, providing recruitment support and career services that strengthen Alabama’s workforce pipelines. Through partnerships like this, Alabama Talent Solutions helps ensure that qualified candidates find sustainable, high-demand careers in key industries such as construction, manufacturing, and energy. For more information, visit https://alabama-talent.com/

For more information about workforce training opportunities and upcoming events, visit https://www.gadsdenstate.edu/.