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Tennessee Skills Coalition addresses policy barriers that prevent employers from filling middle skills jobs. We collaborate with over 65 chambers, employers, community-based organizations, state and metro agencies to make sure that every individual has access to the education and training they need to secure a good job.
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Policy and Advocacy
The following issues are priorities for 2025:
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Childcare
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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.
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Short-term Credentials
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Expand access to workforce training (career and technical education, work-based learning, short-term credentials, apprenticeships) so workers can quickly acquire the necessary skills for a new or current job.
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Postsecondary Enrollment
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Implement policies that lead to increased enrollment in postsecondary programs, including modifications to Tennessee Promise and Reconnect that allow part-time students to be eligible, to close the gap between Promise and Reconnect, and to provide first-dollar supports instead of last-dollar.
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Research and Reports
External Funding Opportunities
Tennessee's NEW Care Partnership Grants: Enhancing Child Care Services for Families
Explore Tennessee's innovative initiative with New Employer Workforce (NEW) Care Partnership Grants aimed at bolstering child care services for families across the state. Learn about the program's objectives, eligibility criteria, and how it contributes to ensuring quality care for children while supporting families' needs. More information can be found here.