Putnam County Awarded $20,000 For Workforce Initiatives
Putnam County has been awarded $20,000 through Tennessee’s ThreeStar program. Yvonne Pickering is the Economic and Community Development Coordinator for The Highlands Economic Partnership. Pickering said of the county’s three goals, the workforce initiative was approved. “We’re able to use the money towards doing that which is a great help,” Pickering said. “Because a lot […]
Construction Pathway Program Forming From Regional Need
The Highlands Economic Partnership is preparing to add construction to its Pathways Program. Director of Workforce Development and Education Kaitlin Salyer said a committee will be formed to connect education partners and employers. Salyer said this ensures that curriculum being taught lines up with in-demand skills. “We’d been hearing quite a bit and I’ll use […]
