Jackson Co. Exploring IT-Based Employer, At-Home Jobs
Two goals identified by Jackson County leaders in their ThreeStar grant proposal will be further explored by county leaders. The first, recruit an IT-based employer and, second, recruit a workforce who would like to work from home. Mayor Randy Heady said the county is a good fit being a gig speed county, with Twin Lakes […]
Tech Grads Celebrate Overcoming…Virtually
Tennessee Tech’s virtual graduation celebration included memories from hundreds of graduates of special moments and what made their Tech experience special. The online celebration brought graduates together on the day reserved for the Class Of 2020. COVID-19 will move spring commencement ceremonies to August. “Remember your time at Tech not by what you lost but […]
Tech Not Under Hiring Freeze
While Tennessee Tech will not be directly impacted by the governor’s decision to freeze state hiring, the campus got the message. “We’re taking a very conservative approach currently to resource allocations, spending in general,” Dr. Phil Oldham said. “We hope to be back in a relatively normal operational stance in the fall, but there’s a […]
Covid-19 Forces TTU Recruiting To Go Virtual
Spring produces a flood of high school students heading to college campuses, like Tennessee Tech, searching for a new home. COVID-19 has changed that this year. Tennessee Tech has turned to virtual tours for recruiting future students. Vice President for Enrollment Management and Career Development Dr. Brandon Johnson said they are trying new strategies to […]
