Workforce & Education

Listen to the latest Workforce Education Summit

Blount County is a rapidly growing community and the quality of the workforce, including the educational standards set by our institutions, are increasingly important as we attract a wide variety of new business and industry to our community and continue to support existing business and industry. The Blount Chamber is part of several programs that address workforce and education including:

• Workforce Employer Outreach Committee
• Job Fair
• CEO Educator’s Roundtable

WEOC (Workforce Employer Outreach Committee)

WEOC is an effort by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development to reach out to Tennessee employers. The goal of the WEOC is to allow for two-way communication between the state’s employers and the department as well as to foster economic development, promote departmental services, and facilitate the distribution of policies and information. Possible topics include:

• The Tennessee Premium and Wage Reporting System
• Adult Education
• Labor Market Information
• Unemployment Insurance
• Work Opportunity Tax Credit

The meetings are held quarterly in conjunction with the Human Resource Focus Group.

If you are interested in learning more about WEOC, contact Vicky Jones at vjones@blountchamber.com. To participate in these WEOC, sign-up at Get Involved Form.

Job Fair

The Blount Chamber’s 14th Annual Job Fair will take place in the fall at Foothills Mall. This free event is open to the public and features 40+ companies seeking potential employees. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, being a part of the planning committee or registering your company to participate, please contact Kathy DeLozier or Vicky Jones at 983-2241 or sign-up at Get Involved Form.

CEO Educator’s Roundtable

The Blount Chamber president & CEO meets monthly with directors of each school system and presidents of local colleges and technical institutions. The purpose of the CEO Educator’s Roundtable is to exchange information, ideas, and coordinate resources and programs beneficial to the education community. For more information, contact Fred Forster at fforster@blountchamber.com.