Jarrod Ashby begin training with Roadrunner Driving School, LLC, Sharon, TN in September 2021. Jerrod, pictured on the right of Roadrunner Driving School owner and instructor, Richard Milam, completed a total of 160 hours of training ending October 2021.
The U.S. Senate recently passed a resolution declaring September 2021 as Workforce Development Month and acknowledging that workforce development plays a crucial role in supporting workers and growing the economy.
Check out the 2020-2021 Annual Report presented at the NWTN Workforce Board Annual Board Meeting! (Click image below to view the report.)
The NW TN Workforce Board is proud to bring this third exciting and informative quarterly webinar to you!
The Business Services Division for the Northwest TN Workforce Board, along with Connie Stewart - Director of WIOA Services, guests from the TN Department of Labor, and local employers, will share the #WorkLife Program for building a pipeline of young talent to fill the workforce needs of NW TN.
Please join us for our next Workforce Services webinar on a new tool available to schools and students at no cost through the Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board and American Job Centers – www.VirtualJobShadow.com.
On July 28, 2021, TNDepartment of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner Jeff McCord met with nearly 100 workforce and economic development professionals, educators, and employers from across Northwest TN to discuss workforce strategies to address worker shortages and other challenges.
Recently, the City of Alamo entered into an apprenticeship training agreement with the Tennessee Association of Utility Districts, The National Rural Water Association, and the U.S. Dept. of Labor. The 24-month program will prepare two Alamo Water & Sewer employees for state certification in wastewater treatment operations.
The NW TN Workforce Board is proud to bring an exciting and informative webinar series to employers!
On June 3rd, the Business Services team hosted "Apprenticeships: How, Who, and Why Your Company Should Have One!," as seen in the video posted below.
The American Job Center is pleased to announce a new way to keep jobseekers informed of upcoming job fairs in Northwest Tennessee!
If you received unemployment benefits in 2020, the 1099-G form will be available in your jobs4tn.gov account on January 31, 2021. You can access the form by going under Unemployment Services and clicking on Form 1099-G Information. From here, you will be able to view the 2020 information as well as print off the form. Click HERE to follow the step by step instructions to access the form.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) launched the Tennessee Virtual American Job Center Friday, bringing information about job services and programs to Tennesseans anytime, anywhere. The unique website guides users to not only the employment assistance available to them but also other services offered by multiple state agencies.
Attention High School administrators and staff!
The Northwest Tennessee Workforce Board and American Job Centers will be hosting a webinar to provide an overview of the services available to high school students and recent graduates, including paid work-based learning, scholarships for postsecondary training, supportive services, career exploration, and more.
The webinar will be held daily during the week of January 11th at 8:30 am, but it is not necessary to attend more than one session. Click the picture below to join the webinar or see additional options to join.
Click here for more information regarding our available services for youth and young workers.
Apprenticeship TN will offer their inaugural conference, Discover Apprenticeship TN, on November 10, 9am-11am CST.