Leaders from Alabama gathered in Huntsville with JPMorganChase and Axios to discuss building the state's workforce.
Communities across the U.S. are working to close the gap between the skills employers need and the training pathways available to workers. As high-growth industries scale, strengthening talent pipelines is essential to sustaining economic growth and bolstering American security and resiliency.
In Alabama, where aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing are driving rapid growth, demand is rising for skilled workers and strong workforce pathways. Building on the Momentum As part of JPMorganChase’s partnership with Axios, we hosted our latest local Zoom In event last week in Huntsville. Government and industry leaders discussed what is already being done to power talent pipelines for high-growth industries in the state and opportunities to do more, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across government, business, and community stakeholders to strengthen talent pipelines and expand access to good jobs.
The event featured a “View From the Top” conversation with Brian Lamb, Head of Specialized Industries and Co-Head of Impact Banking & Advisory for J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking. Brian highlighted that the firm is growing its footprint across the state and partnering with local groups to support more people in Alabama as they prepare for jobs in fast-growing industries important to America’s future. The firm’s American Dream Initiative and Security and Resiliency Initiative will help catalyze these efforts.
"You know a lot of the momentum happening right here in Huntsville and across this great state – how can we make a difference to go faster, to accelerate some of the really interesting things happening at a really hyper local level?" he said. "The takeaway for all of us is, Alabama's already got a lot of great things happening. It's less about help and it's more about accelerating and amplifying those good things, and closing some of the gaps that are in place."
A new paper from JPMorganChase highlights focus areas for sustaining current momentum and broadening opportunity in Alabama, from employer collaboratives to apprenticeships to veteran-focused programs and more.
Other speakers included Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle; Megan Wilson Green, Vice President of Government Relations for Blue Origin; and Robert Lightfoot, President of Lockheed Martin Space.
Investing in Alabama
As highlighted in Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon’s annual letter, JPMorganChase has supported clients and local institutions across Alabama for more than 50 years and today serves nearly 30,000 small businesses in the state. Working hand-in-hand with local partners, the firm is deepening our efforts to help more people secure good jobs, start and grow their businesses, and save for the future. The state is a focus for our new American Dream Initiative —an effort to accelerate and scale proven local solutions that expand economic opportunity.
“Alabama is so important to JPMorganChase – it’s home to our customers, clients, employees, and partners,” said Caitlin Campbell, Relationship Executive for J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking in Huntsville. “Our commitment is to use our firm’s capabilities — so things like financing, advice, and community investment — to strengthen Alabama.”
What’s Next
Stay tuned for our next event taking place in Denver, CO soon! You can read more about Zoom In and check out the content hub. |
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