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  • Fuel Alabama selects 11 host communities for 2026 summer programming

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fuel Alabama (FuelAL), a statewide talent attraction and retention initiative of the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) in partnership with Innovate Alabama, has selected 11 host communities to lead its 2026 summer programming.  The program connects college students and interns with Alabama’s industries, culture and communities through immersive experiences designed to position…

  • FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program Launches Spring 2026 Cohort, Advancing Alabama’s Tech Talent Pipeline

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Jan. 22, 2026) — The FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Program has officially kicked off its Spring 2026 cohort, welcoming 20 students from five of Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) into a 12-week, paid internship experience designed to strengthen Alabama’s innovation and technology workforce. Students in the Spring 2026 cohort represent five HBCUs across…

  • Anchor Auburn kicks off community partnership program Jan. 16

    AUBURN, Ala.- Anchor Auburn, a collaborative talent-retention initiative powered by FuelAL, is proud to announce the students selected for its 2026 cohort. Anchor Auburn, in conjunction with the City of Auburn’s Economic Development department, brings together key community partners committed to strengthening Auburn’s talent pipeline and encouraging graduates to build their careers locally. Through intentional engagement…