tnAchieves announces TN Promise, UT Promise Deadline Extensions
November 7, 2020
Nashville, TN – In collaboration with the University of Tennessee, , the partnering organization to the TN Promise in 90 Tennessee counties, announces the extension of the UT Promise deadline to December 15th, 2020.
Tennessee is Top State in United States for Advanced Industry Job Growth according to Brookings Institution Report
August 8, 2016
Nashville, TN – Tennessee ranks No. 1 among U.S. states for advanced industry job growth since 2013, the Brookings Institution found in a newly released report.
From 2013 to 2015, Tennessee’s advanced industry jobs increased by an average of 4.6 percent annually, according to Brookings, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. With the highest percentage growth rate among U.S. states, Tennessee outpaced the national average of 2.46 percent annual advanced industry job growth.
Tennessee’s Advanced Industry Jobs grew 4.6% annually from 2013 to 2015.
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announces Statewide Broadband Assessment
January 6, 2016
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd announced Tuesday the launch of a statewide assessment of broadband access and usage in Tennessee.
The survey of businesses and households begins today and continues through March 15th. Businesses and residents may take the online assessment at www.tn.gov/broadband
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is conducting statewide assessment of broadband access and usage in Tennessee.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, Commissioner Randy Boyd Announce Creation of Rural Development Task Force
August 19, 2015
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd have announced the creation of a Rural Development Task Force that will bring resources together from a wide range of organizations to advance rural communities and economic development throughout Tennessee.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam shifts ‘Drive to 55’ Initiative into High Gear
September 5, 2013
Goal to have 55 percent of Tennesseans with certificates or degrees beyond high school by 2025
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam today convened key stakeholders including members of the General Assembly and leaders from Tennessee’s four-year colleges and universities, community colleges, colleges of applied technology, chambers of commerce, the business community, and the state board of education to discuss the challenges Tennessee faces in building a strong workforce for today and in the future.
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.
