TNWFD Academy Announcment

Coming Soon! The Economic Development team at the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is proud to announce that the inaugural Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy is launching February 18-20, 2025 in Knoxville!

 

This two-and-a-half day training is designed for workforce development professionals, educators, business and HR professionals, and community and economic development practitioners. Teams will benefit from panel discussions, networking, and expert instruction to facilitate better alignment among stakeholders. 

 

Key drivers of the TNWFD Academy include:

• Strengthen alliances between workforce development, economic development and business and industry partners to advance economic development
• Enhance workforce development systems to address key state and regional goals, particularly in rural and distress areas.
• Support professional development needs identified by workforce development practitioners. 

 

Whether you are a seasoned expert or new to the field, this training offers valuable insights and networking opportunities to help you succeed. Registration will be announced soon, so stay tuned!

 

Contact Autumn Derrick, Workforce Development Consultant, for more information at autumn.derrick@tennessee.edu. Follow UT CIS on Facebook, X and LinkedIn to get the latest news about the TNWFD Academy!