The leading voice and advocate for workforce development across the Mid-South.

Memphis, TN
Joined January 2021
Today, we salute Dr. Raynor's contributions to our workforce community. TN is unique in its formalized delivery of skills training through TN Colleges of Applied Technology. Even better is funding via TN Promise & TN Re-Connect making post-secondary ed free for many Tennesseans!
On Day #2 of Workforce Development Month we spotlight Dr. Sabra Bledsoe. Dr. Bledsoe represents the TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development on our local board.
Today is the start of Workforce Development Month. To celebrate we are highlighting some of the wonderful members of our Local Workforce Board. First up, Ernest Strickland…
Workforce Mid-South is honored and excited to bring new opportunities to the mid-south!
#NEWS | @SecRaimondo Announces Awardees for EDA’s $500M #AmericanRescuePlan #GoodJobsChallenge made possible by @POTUS. See these transformational industry-led, worker-centric investments in America’s #workforce to boost competitiveness: bit.ly/3zTjVc1
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It’s official folks! $21.5 million for our regional partnership! Department of Commerce Announces Winners of American Rescue Plan $500 Million Good Jobs Challenge ⁦@MemphisChamber⁩ ⁦@uofmemphis⁩ ⁦@MooreTechMem⁩ eda.gov/news/press-releases/…
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Today was a good day. It’s critical for organizations to take an introspective look at culture. Who are we as a workforce system? What is so essential to who we are that it’s in our system’s DNA. Our AJC team SHOWED UP and it was amazing to be together again!
Attention Small Business Owners of Tipton County: Come relax and eat good food on us. #ajcgreatermemphis #bridgingthegapthroughaccess #greatermemphis @CovingtonAmber
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Memphis Mills Service and Self+Tucker Architect are recipients of the Incumbent Worker Training Grant which provides funding to help eligible TN businesses train and retain employees by providing skills upgrades and process improvement training for existing, full-time employees.
We are beyond grateful to @WorkMidSouth for their pledge of $16K for much-needed supplies for our 2022 graduates, including new laptops! This gift brings us close to our fundraising goal - help us cross the finish line: bit.ly/cismtrunk22 #AllinforKids #readyforwhatsnext
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I will leave the fire fighting to the experts but very cool demo for the kids!
Our AJC found a creative way to draw a crowd! #careerexploration
The greatest challenge Tennessee employers face related to hiring is the lack of available employees with certain credentialed trade skills. Our #2022LegislativeAgenda highlights the #TNChamber’s workforce-development policy. Read now: bit.ly/3gIT5ca.
Data shows that 60% of jobs paying over $35k will require a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2025. Additional figures and our #2022LegislativeAgenda: bit.ly/3gIT5ca.
Reminder Community Partners: Workforce Mid-South is hosting a listening session and regional strategy discussion on Monday, February 22nd. We want to hear how we can better meet your needs and help propel Greater Memphis forward. Register below: eventbrite.com/e/22845127290…
Progeny Job Fair today, Wednesday, January 5, at the Angelus St. AJC from 10-2.
Comfort Keepers is scheduled to host a job fair at the Hickory Hill American Job Center on Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 1 to 3 pm.
The American Job Center will host a hiring event with Memphis Machine Works on Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 12-3 p.m. at the Angelus St. American Job Center. Memphis Machine Works is open to training interested candidates with no prior work experience.
The AJC and TCAT Ripley will host an open house and job fair at TCAT Ripley tomorrow, Tue., Nov. 30, open to TCAT students only from 1 to 2 p.m. and open to the public from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.