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I had a chance to tour the new American Job Center at Crosstown Concourse in Memphis. Wow! It's impressive. This modern and spacious center is in a fantastic location. The center could be a model for the state and it's ready, just like Memphis, to take things to the next level.

I traveled to Cookeville for the kickoff of Project RIVET. Our Upper Cumberland Workforce Board partners secured a $1.4M grant to put 46 virtual reality headsets in communities across the UC. This is a huge win for the area and career explorers and could be a model for all of TN.

I spent a few days this week traveling the state to visit American Job Centers. This is a critical part of my job. It lets me hear from the front line what’s working and what is not. It also reminds me why we do what we do, to make a positive impact on the lives of Tennesseans.

I, along with our partners in Tennessee's Workforce Development System, stand ready to assist the people of Monterey, Putnam County, and the Upper Cumberland region following the announcement of the closure of the Perdue Farms facility. Online Statement: loom.ly/iw7_cc4

Thank you to the Clarksville Industrial Association for including me in their discussion today. And, for allowing the state and our workforce partner time to present Austin Peay State University with check for a new youth employment program that will expand career exploration in that region.

It was great to spend time with community leaders from Clarksville-Montgomery County. This is such a fast growing area of our great state and these leaders are driving that growth. We had a great conversation. Thanks to Leadership Clarksville for inviting me.

I had the opportunity to moderate an rich and robust discussion on the national workforce development system at the NASWA Winter Policy Forum in Washington, DC. The information exchanged here will help spur new and innovative workforce development initiatives in Tennessee.

Thank you to Tennessee Higher Education Commission for inviting me to join the discussion on leveraging the unique strengths of Tennessee’s HBCUs to benefit the entire state. I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in this important conversation! #HBCU #HigherEd #Tennessee

It was a pleasure to speak with members of NFIB Tennessee at the State Capitol on Tuesday before the snow moved in. Small businesses are the backbone of our state and the driving force behind Tennessee's workforce.

The snow can't stop the folks from the Blount Partnership who are on The Hill in Nashville this week. Even though state offices are closed, they made it in. Commissioner Thomas joined them virtually to discuss critical topics to their county, like wages, AI, and youth employment.

I spent part of my morning with some of the brightest workforce minds from neighboring states discussing jobs at the Valley Workforce Summit. Thank you to Tennessee Valley Authority for inviting me to take part in an important discussion about workforce development in the Southeast.

🏨Hospitality and Tourism are a big part of the economic engine that keeps Tennessee running. I had the opportunity to speak with industry leaders in Sevierville on Tuesday. I talked about the services the Department offers and how they can help bolster a business's bottom line.

Safety is a critical part of our Department’s mission. Having a chance to talk with the folks who are keeping workers safe while on the job across Tennessee is one my favorite parts of the TN Safety & Health Conference Conference each year.

I spent two great days in Memphis this week. My trip to Tech 901 spotlighted the important working happening there and their amazing students. Then, I never miss a trip to an American Job Center. And, I had a chance to see the transformative programs SouthwestTN offers students.

Thank you to Partnership Tennessee for inviting me to take part in such an esteemed panel at fiskuniversity. We discussed our career journeys and answered questions from 75 students who traveled to Nashville from colleges across Tennessee. It was an impactful afternoon.

Congratulations to the Dickson&Clarksville Spring 2025 graduates. It was my honor to speak at your graduation. I know the skills you’ve gained will have a tremendous impact on Tennessee’s workforce!

I was honored to speak at the TN Rehabilitation Center graduation on Friday. It's so important that we celebrate the incredible potential of every Tennessean. These graduates are ready to make a powerful impact on our workforce. Everyone who wants to work should be able to.

Hospitality and tourism is vital to Tennessee’s economy. It was my privilege to help honor industry leaders on Thursday in Knoxville. The Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association’s Pauly Awards showcase the best of the best in East Tennessee.

I am passionate about workforce development. I was honored to take part in a discussion about WIOA at the National National Skills Coalition Summit in Washington, D.C. When folks with common goals get together and share best practices, everyone in Tennessee and the nation benefits.

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