Hull Leaving UC Workforce Board; Interviews Set To Begin
Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board Executive Director Becky Hull has announced she will be stepping away. Hull said she will leave due to family medical issues. Hull said stepping was a tough decision. “Workforce has been a significant part of my life for the last eight years,” Hull said. “And I feel like that, […]
Workforce Board Starting Health Apprenticeship Program
The Upper Cumberland Local Workforce Development Board will use a new state rural health grant to start a healthcare apprenticeship program Assistant Director Jeremiah Miller said the program will work with local EMS directors, hospitals, and various other healthcare organizations. “Ultimately, our goal over the next year and a half is to provide funding for […]
UC Workforce Connection Requests 100K From Cookeville For Specialists
Upper Cumberland Workforce Connection wants $100,000 from the city of Cookeville to employ two workforce re-entry specialists. Executive Director Becky Hull said the specialists would be tasked with helping people re-enter the workforce after being incarcerated. Specialists would work with individuals to get them employed. Hull said the specialists would also hold individuals accountable so […]
Workforce Development Expects More HS Students To Enter Workforce
The Upper Cumberland Workforce Development is preparing for an influx of high school students entering the workforce. Executive Director Becky Hull said Federal Student Aid completion rates are down about 20 percent in Putnam County. Hull said while the decrease may seem discouraging, these students could fill worker shortages. “Well, I definitely think it will […]
Workforce Development’s Biggest Challenge Is Lack Of In-Person Interactions
Upper Cumberland Workforce Development Executive Director Becky Hull said face to face interactions being restricted has been a challenge when helping workers find jobs. “When you are working with someone who is looking to go back to school or has some type of barrier to employment whether it is soft skills, job interviewing skills, whatever […]
