City of Birmingham

Yesterday was a fun-filled day with our Kids and Jobs interns as they came together for FutureFirst: a Kids and Jobs Professional Development Day hosted for the first time by the City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services. FutureFirst’s mission was to equip interns with the Six C’s of 21st century learning skills: critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, communication, citizenship and character. Our interns had the opportunity to put those skills into practice through various real-world scenarios, including a “Game of Life” and Equity Walk. We also featured a college-readiness fireside chat with our current Future Executive Interns to offer tips to our Exposure interns on steps they need to take to prepare for post secondary education. The interns also heard from Jonathan “Joey” Roberts who serves as the UAB Executive Director of Football Operations and had the opportunity to learn about his experience interning at ESPN and the journey he took to get into his current professional role. We ended the day with allowing our interns to put their creative juices to the test through a friendly competition where they created a performance demonstrating the City of Birmingham’s core values, known as CEETA. We want to thank the awesome team over at the Boutwell Auditorium for hosting us, along with UAB Football for partnering to make an impact on the youth of Birmingham. #PuttingYouthFirst

".....but make no mistake, Reggie Jackson’s experiences here and across the Jim Crow South were far too common.  We don’t run from that past. These are stories that must be told. Because history that is forgotten is doomed to be repeated. And to whitewash his experience is the utter form of disrespect." - Mayor Randall L. Woodfin

Thank you Technical.ly for this article on What Small Tech Ecosystems can learn from Birmingham, based on conversations with President Maria Underwood and Board Member Deontée Gordon at Philly Tech Week. Hint: one of the tips is "embrace that you are not Silicon Valley".

THREE-PEAT! Congrats to the first UFL champs! Birmingham Stallions #GIDDYUP 2022 USFL Champions! 🏆 2023 USFL Champions! 🏆 2024 UFL Champions! 🏆

The Historical Preservation Authority of the City of Birmingham is seeking proposals from experienced and qualified businesses to operate a coffee shop to be located in the City of Birmingham-owned 1968 wing of the A.G. Gaston Motel, 1510 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL. Details: https://lnkd.in/g_VHAYRP

The City of Birmingham’s Real Time Crime Center was recently awarded $4.5 million as part of the federal government’s 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The U.S. House and Senate overwhelmingly passed the legislature, which President Joe Biden signed into law. Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, who is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, recommended the allocation.    “We are grateful to Senator Britt for her support,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin. “These funds mean increased support in helping our officers fight and investigate crime.”    The Birmingham Police Department will use these monies to purchase additional cameras and position them in high-crime areas, according to Police Chief Scott Thurmond. The data will feed directly into the City’s Real Time Crime Center.    Since 2021, the Real Time Crime Center has been a centralized hub for BPD’s crime-fighting technology. The center has monitors and workstations where sworn officers and civilian personnel can access immediate information from ShotSpotter gunshot detention systems, camera feeds from across the city, and license plate readers. The RTCC unit also includes a crime analyst and cyber forensics team. Together, they utilize technology and data-driven intelligence to aid in crime prevention and the apprehension of offenders.    In the Spring of 2023, the City of Birmingham met with the congressional delegation to discuss the City’s federal agenda for the year, particularly the City’s appropriations requests for congressionally-directed community-based projects. The City’s top priority was a significant federal investment in the expansion of the Birmingham Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center.   

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One of Alabama's fastest growing biotech companies is attracting big attention and big talent. #talentmagnet #puttomgpeoplefirst

Hey everyone! I have some great news! Please check out some consultant opportunities in support of the Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) grant the City of Birmingham (City of Birmingham Mayor's Office ) was awarded in October 2023. This grant is to help support community outreach for some of our most at risk youth. If you are interested in this opportunity, please send requested information to me at: Uche.bean@birminghamal.gov. We’re are looking for: "Focus Group Facilitator" "Instructional Design Consultant" "Community Engagement /Event Consultant"