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If you are looking for a job, for classes to sharpen your skills, or just to polish and update your resume, HMCPL has a number of services available to help, both in person and online. Visit our page at hmcpl.org/workforce to further explore any information included in this blog post below.

Workforce Development Labs: Downtown and North Huntsville
From the website: "Training the workforce in Huntsville and Madison County, especially as we continue to see exponential growth in our community, is one of the library's priorities. We offer training in computer skills sought by local employers, free of charge. The workforce development lab is for those who need digital assistance to secure employment or job advancement."

Two of the most effective tools in fighting a pandemic are 1) widespread testing and 2) quarantining of the sick, both of which have logistical challenges that are amplified when you don't have a home.

If you find yourself homeless in Huntsville with concerns about contracting COVID-19, here are the resources available to you in the city, along with things you must keep in mind:

Testing

While the world continues to react to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are finding ourselves suddenly out of work and facing closings. If you are here now, and you're unsure of what comes next, you can use this blog post as a starting point.

Below you will find a list of resources--some local to North Alabama, others state-wide--covering a range of employment topics. The information contained behind each link is subject to change as this situation progresses. This post will be updated accordingly.

UNEMPLOYED WORKERS

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently impacting the U.S. and has been declared a global pandemic. See below for a list of resources to keep you informed.

WHAT IS COVID-19?