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The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services provides consulting solutions to help companies improve and grow. The UT CIS philosophy is to assess the company needs and provide only services that are value added. We utilize the most experienced consultants and most recent technologies. Resources with industry experience and University professors are available through the coordination of CIS Solutions Consultants as needed.
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Apprenticeship TN
DID YOU KNOW? Apprenticeships have a great "Return on Investment" for companies with programs. It is estimated a company's ROI is $1.46 for every $1 invested. Also, most companies see a 94 percent retention rate after an…
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Seven Tennessee Certified Economic Development (TCED) program participants have submitted their plans for a Capstone Project and are eligible for Graduation in April of 2020. The candidates and their approved projects are:…
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Read MoreOSHA: Making 2020 Safer
By Bryan Lane, UT CIS OSHA Consultant If your new year’s resolutions for 2020 include making your workplace safer and more OSHA-compliant, please keep in mind that UT CIS offers services that could help you achieve this goal.…
Read MoreOpportunity to Serve on Baldrige Board of Examiners
The Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, the nation's public-private partnership dedicated to improving the performance of U.S. organizations, is seeking candidates for the board of examiners for the Malcolm Baldrige National…
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