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North Alabama faces formidable challenges in job market

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) – A new study finds that north Alabama could face serious challenges to find qualified workers to fill the many jobs that have flooded the region.

A labor market analysis was recently commissioned by north Alabama elected leaders.

Deloitte analyzed the situation and its findings signal a potential crisis in the future that will require an extraordinary effort to overcome, Al.com reported.

A national recruiting effort is needed to attract people to fill the jobs, said Darin Buelow, global location strategy leader for Deloitte.

In a recent presentation to area civic leaders, Buelow said the Huntsville area must fill about 25,000 new jobs by 2023.