MOBILE, Ala. – More than 120 college juniors and seniors from 13 different universities met in Mobile on February 22 and 23 for the inaugural Showcase Mobile, a two-day city tour and career exploration event including industry tours and networking events by the Mobile Chamber.

“Our goal is to show off Mobile as the place to launch their careers after college,” said Mobile Chamber President and CEO Bradley Byrne. “We have so many growing opportunities across different industry sectors, paired with a vibrant local culture just minutes from the water, I can’t think of a better place to jumpstart your career.”

Participants were divided by their chosen industry pathway; aerospace, healthcare, supply chain and maritime logistics, chemical manufacturing, and metals manufacturing. They were able to take exclusive industry tours at companies in their chosen industry and hear about job opportunities.

“These are all high demand and high wage industries,” said Mobile Chamber Vice President of Economic Development David Rodgers. “The number one challenge for local employers is attracting qualified talent. Showcase Mobile is just one of the many ways the Mobile Chamber is getting the word out about job opportunities in the Mobile area.”

Partner companies include Airbus, Alabama Power, AM/NS Calvert, Amazon, APM Terminals, Austal USA, Continental Aerospace Technologies, Gwin’s Commercial Printing, Evonik, Infirmary Health, Outokumpu, SSAB, ST Engineering, USA Health and Vertex.

More information about job opportunities in the Mobile, Alabama area is available on MoreToMobileAL.com.