Programs fuel growth, keep state competitive and prepare students and adults for skilled jobs.
is a magnet for businesses, and perhaps the Volunteer State’s greatest asset is its people. Innovative workforce training and development programs are fueling growth, keeping Tennessee competitive on the national stage and preparing students and adults for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.
Deniece Thomas, commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, says while Tennessee’s economy thrives across several key sectors, new opportunities are also emerging.
“We’re seeing growth in tourism and hospitality, health care, transportation and warehousing, and construction,” Thomas says. “And we’re starting to see nuclear creep into emerging industry numbers, as well. With the advent of AI, information technology is also climbing.”…