The four-day Tennessee Basic Economic Development Course (TBEDC), accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), focuses on the fundamental concepts, strategies and tools needed to be successful in today's complex economic environment. Topics include a basic overview of strategic planning, finance, workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business development and entrepreneurship, marketing and attraction, ethics and community development, among others. Participants in TBEDC will:   -Learn about best practices in economic and community development -Explore new methods and programs to promote job growth and investment -Discuss emerging trends and factors that shape local and regional economies -Develop a valuable network of fellow economic development professionals and resources -Learn from top economic development experts from across the state and the country (24 credit hours) Early registration discount ends:  April 12, 2024. Cancellations made 7 days or more before the course start date will be eligible for a full refund or credit towards a future TCED course.  Cancellations made less than 7 days will be eligible for credit only minus a $100 cancellation fee.  Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

Workforce and talent development are the top challenges in economic development today.  The Tennessee Workforce Development Course is a hands on course covering pertinent topics and trends such as the widening skills gap, the multi-generational workforce, the changing nature of the workplace and the importance of collaboration among allies.  The course is designed to help economic development practitioners, government officials and other community leaders at state, regional and local levels understand best practices, available resources and partnership approaches to building a competitive workforce. Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu

This course covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general industry safety and health principles. A copy of the 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards is included with the registration fee. Participants must successfully pass a written exam at the end of the course. For those interested in becoming authorized to teach OSHA 10-hour and 30-hour General Industry classes, the OSHA #511 course meets one of two prerequisites for the OSHA #501 Trainer Course for General Industry. Please note, the 30-hour General Industry OSHA outreach class is not considered equivalent to OSHA #511. Instructor:  Bryan Lane Training Contact:  Carol Jones, carol.jones@tennessee.edu