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Legislative Recap
With the Tennessee 114th General Assembly officially adjourned, here’s a roundup of what passed and what did not pass in 2026 within Tennessee Skills Coalition’s priorities. Increase access to programs that support essential needs, with an emphasis on childcare, so adults from diverse backgrounds are more able to work and participate in skills education and training. HB2425 / SB2404: Intersecting with other TSC priorities, the final version establishes an “early educator
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2025 Summer Regional Convenings
We had three wonderful convenings this summer - virtually for West Tennessee, in person in Smyrna for Middle Tennessee, and in person in Knoxville for East Tennessee! Special thanks to Nissan/TCAT Smyrna and the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce for welcoming us into your space. Click here to access the materials from each region's convening.
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Let's Get to Work: Student Supports Will Help Tennessee Train the Workforce It Needs.
Improvements to TN Promise and Reconnect could increase the number of students who benefit from the program and successfully achieve their credentials. Read more in this policy brief on ThinkTennessee's website .
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February Newsletter | NSC Skills Summit: Shaping Our Economic Future | May 13-15, Washington DC
Registration Open for NSC's Skills Summit NSC’s Skills Summit will take place May 13-15 in Washington, DC, bringing together thought...
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January Newsletter | Empowering Change: NSC's 2024 Skills Summit in Washington, D.C.
Save the Date: NSC's Skills Summit NSC’s 2024 Skills Summit will take place May 13-15 in Washington, D.C.! Each year, hundreds of skills...
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December Newsletter | NSC Monthly Update: Recap of State Policy Convening & Published Resources
Recap 2023 Skills in the States Forum Last month, NSC joined 350+ partners from across the country for our annual state policy convening....
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October Newsletter | Join Us for NSC's State Policy Convening! Explore the Final Schedule and Pre-Meetings for SkillSPAN Leads
2023 Skills in the States Forum NSC’s annual state policy convening is just weeks away! Check out the final schedule and speakers set to...
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September Newsletter | Join Us for the 2023 Skills in the States Forum: A Gathering of SkillSPAN Partners in Baltimore, Maryland
2023 Skills in the States Forum NSC’s annual state policy convening is coming up! Here’s what SkillSPAN partners need to know: The Forum...
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August Newsletter | Unlocking Opportunity: Register Now for the 2023 Skills in the States Forum!
2023 Skills in the States Forum Early bird registration is now open for the 2023 Skills in the States Forum! Each year, NSC convenes...
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July Newsletter | Join Us in Baltimore: 2023 Skills in the States Forum Announcement
Save The Date: 2023 Skills in the States Forum NSC’s annual Skills in the States Forum will take place in Baltimore, Maryland on November...
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June Newsletter | Advancing an Equitable, Resilient Workforce System
NSC Resources Creating an Equitable, Resilient Workforce System: NSC’s newest campaign is dedicated to advancing state and federal...
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News Corner
Trade programs are witnessing high demand unlike other sectors of higher education, reflecting the growing interest in practical skills over traditional academic routes.
The article discusses the critical situation facing child care due to the drying up of emergency funding, highlighting the challenges and implications for families and providers alike.
Program Spotlight: Clean Slate Program
The Clean Slate program is part of the Nashville Area Chamber’s policy work with Tennessee Skills Coalition. The program launched in January 2021 at Nashville State Community College and is designed to reengage students with a past due balance and move them to completion of a degree or credential. This program is funded by a grant from the Memorial Foundation, as current state law does not allow schools to forgive a past due balance.
This pilot hopes to show a positive return on investment of forgiving that balance. Currently, there are over 14,000 students at the college with a past due balance, and more than 8,500 have a balance below $500.
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