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Dekalb County High School’s Work-Based Learning Program allows students to support their families while developing real-world skills. Work-Based Learning Coordinator Brad Leach said students are provided the opportunity to experience the workforce and see what careers best fit their interests. He said discipline and responsibility are key traits that students form through this program. “With it being a rural area ... Read More »

Some 1,000 Tennessee Tech Engineering students will have the chance to rub elbows with potential employers Thursday at Tech’s annual Engineering Fair. Tech Director of Career Development Russ Coughenour said the marquee event is centered around convenience. He said he could think of no other way for students and employers to have such close contact with one another at such ... Read More »

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce and Upper Cumberland Workforce are trying to get employers in touch with what employees want. A special meeting on the topic will be held Monday at 10:00 AM at the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Board Room. Executive Director Hope Vargas said times have changed when it comes to motivating potential employees. “Employees might be ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland job seekers will have an opportunity to connect with employers virtually on February 17. The Upper Cumberland American Job Center will host its first virtual job fair. The event takes place from 10am to 2pm. Cookeville Veterans Employment Representative James Simpson said with unemployment rates high, jobs are available. “I get contacted every single day by employers that ... Read More »