Unemployment in the state of Tennessee reached a two-year low in December, according to new data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The state ended 2021 with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which was 0.2 of a percentage point lower than the rate it recorded in November. Over the past year, Tennessee’s …
Unemployment rates dropped in a majority of counties across Tennessee in September, according to the latest data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). Eighty-eight of the state’s 95 counties experienced lower unemployment during the month. Rates increased in six counties in September and remained the same in one county. Williamson and …
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Lodge Manufacturing Company officials have announced the company will invest $56 million to expand its South Pittsburg facility, where it has operated for 125 years. In order to meet increased demand, Lodge will expand and reconfigure its existing facility and add …
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An audience of teachers from all three of Bedford County’s public high schools heard a program Thursday morning about what is needed to get their students ready for the workplace of today – and the workplace of tomorrow. The Shelbyville-Bedford County Partnership held the 2021 Workforce Development Summit at Shelbyville Central High School, hosted by …
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In preparation for the upcoming holiday season, Food City is hosting a company-wide hiring event to include both full-time and part-time positions. The company is planning to hire 1,500 friendly, smiling faces in key customer and food service positions at store locations throughout their operation area and their Distribution Center. The positions include, both entry-level …
The state of Tennessee Tullahoma American Job Center will be conducting a Job & Resource Expo on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. This is a multi – county, employer, and resource event. Doors will open at 10 a.m. at 147 Hospitality Blvd. in Manchester. Black Rifle Coffee Company will be serving …
Batesville Casket Company in Manchester and local union USW 9137 agreed on a new four year contract this week. The union workers have been without a new deal when talks stalled on Sept. 7. The main issues were an increase in pay and better benefits. Increases in insurance premiums have negated any raises they have …
August unemployment rates were lower in 93 counties across Tennessee. Williamson County continued to have Tennessee’s lowest unemployment rate in August at 2.6%. Area counties: July-Bedford Co. 4.8 August 4.3 July-Coffee Co. 4.4 August 4.0 July-Franklin Co. 4.4 August 4.1 July-Grundy Co. 6.6 August 5.5 July-Lincoln Co. 4.5 August 4.1 July-Moore Co. 2.9 August 2.7 …
Food City is hosting a company-wide hiring event to include both full-time and part-time positions on Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. The company is planning to hire 1,500 friendly, smiling faces in key customer and food service positions at store locations throughout their operation area and their Distribution Center. The …
Motlow State Community College is integrating more and more short-term industry-recognized credentials into its traditional degree plan. One of these programs is Mechatronics, which offers valuable certifications and short-term credential training embedded into courses. These added credentials ensure employers that the College has a robust, market-responsive curriculum that develops a student’s subject matter knowledge, as …
