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  • Anchor Tuscaloosa Announces 2026 Class

    Tuscaloosa, AL — Anchor Tuscaloosa, a collaborative initiative powered by FuelAL, is proud to announce the students selected for its 2026 cohort, a competitive program designed to connect emerging leaders with the people, places, and opportunities shaping West Alabama’s future. Anchor Tuscaloosa is bringing together key community partners including The Chamber of Commerce of West…

  • FuelAL Celebrates Graduation of Fall 2025 HBCU Innovation Internship Cohort and Announces Spring 2026 Cohort

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Dec. 1, 2025) — FuelAL celebrated the graduation of its Fall 2025 HBCU Innovation Internship cohort on Nov. 19 at Innovation Depot, recognizing 15 interns who completed placements across 13 leading employers in Alabama’s innovation and technology ecosystem.  The program continues its mission to grow Alabama’s tech talent through internship opportunities for students from the state’s Historically Black…

  • FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship Launches Fourth Cohort, Connecting Alabama HBCU Students with State’s Innovation Economy

    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Aug. 25, 2025) — The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) today announced the launch of the fourth cohort of the FuelAL HBCU Innovation Internship. The program continues its mission to diversify and supplement Alabama’s tech talent through internship opportunities for students from the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).  The 12-week, paid…