Tennessee Jobs
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development - Jobs Cabinet
As an entrepreneur, Governor Bredesen understands that successful economic development for Tennessee requires functional partnerships not only between local and state government officials, business leaders and economic development professionals, but also between agencies within state government. The Jobs Cabinet includes commissioners from seven state departments, as well as representatives from higher education and business trade groups. ... [Read More]
Jobs for Tennessee Graduates Home Page
Jobs for Tennessee Graduates (JTG) is designed to assist at-risk and disadvantaged youth in graduating from high school and finding and keeping quality jobs. Through classroom instruction, community orientation and career association activities, students develop competencies in 37 essential employability skills. After leaving school, all students are provided follow-up services for a period of one year. JTG is an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates, Inc. (JAG), a national non-profit public service corporation. ... [Read More]
Phil Bredesen Governor, State of Tennessee
Providing rapid response to expanding business. Governor Bredesen knows a quick turnaround is what it takes to be competitive with other states in recruiting jobs. Under the Governor’s FastTrack Initiative , the Department of Economic and Community Development must respond within 72 hours to communities and businesses seeking technical assistance and approved incentives. The Department also must put together tailor-made job training packages within five days of receiving a written commitment of a qualified jobs investment. ... [Read More]
Exports, Jobs, and Foreign Investment: Tennessee
Note: Export-related jobs estimates include only jobs supported by exports of manufactured goods; jobs generated by exports of services and jobs sustained by direct exports of products from other non-manufacturing sectors (e.g., mining and agriculture) are excluded. Consequently, the numbers understate the total employment impact of exports on the U.S. economy. ... Export-supported jobs account for an estimated 6.6 percent of Tennessee's total private-sector employment, or one of every 15 jobs. More than one-sixth (17.5 percent) of all manufacturing workers in Tennessee depend on exports for their jobs. (2001 data are the latest available.) ... [Read More]
Employment Resources for Educators
We have encouraged local school systems to post their openings on the Troops to Teachers web site at www.jobs2teach.org. This site may be viewed at no cost. ... [Read More]
TDEC: East Tennessee Environmental Conference
Air Quality: Protecting Health, Protecting Jobs examines Tennessee's diverse natural and economic resources, and the effects non-attainment can have on the people, businesses and communities of Tennessee. While most Tennessee counties are attaining EPA's new, stricter air quality standards, the video looks at what's being done to bring the remaining counties into compliance, and what is left to be done. ... [Read More]
United States Senator - Lamar Alexander
It is a privilege to serve our country and our state during these serious times. I think we’re challenged by three great issues: The first is how we deal with terrorism. The second is how we keep our jobs in a more competitive world marketplace. And the third is how we preserve our common culture – the principles that unite us as a country. I will continue to work to find solutions to these issues, and to the ones I’ve always cared about: better schools, better jobs and clean air. ... [Read More]
Phil Bredesen Governor, State of Tennessee
Tennessee Bun Co. also has a facility in Dickson, Tenn. The company will be using its capital investment to qualify for the Tennessee Jobs Tax Credit and FastTrack Job Training funds from the Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development. ... “This announcement truly illustrates the role small and medium businesses play in building a strong Tennessee economy,” said Governor Bredesen. “Through cooperation on the part of state and local agencies, I believe we can leverage the full muscle of government to help companies grow and create jobs.” ... [Read More]
Tennessee Department of Economic & Community Development
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Tennessee Department of Agriculture
All people seeking employment with the State of Tennessee must file a jobapplication with the Tennessee Department of Personnel. This is the onlyagency that handles testing, verifying, and approving people to hold statejobs A blank application is available by clickinghere and requires the free AcrobatReader program to view and print. The Department of Personnel'swebsite provides a list of job titles, descriptions and minimum qualifications. Visit it at http://tennessee.gov/personnel . ... [Read More]
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