The announcement on Monday, July 11, that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company had ceased production at its tire manufacturing plant in Union City came five months earlier than announced in February, prompting key sections of the Department of Labor to come together to develop plans for assisting the dislocated workers. Read more}}
President Obama hears from leaders of youth employment programs
A youth program of the Alliance for Business & Training (AB&T) was among only 10 programs selected from youth organizations across the United States to be recognized in a special session with President Obama at the White House last month. Read more}}
Task Force addresses Workers’ Compensation fraud
Employers who improperly classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees and conduct other illegal activites are able to outbid those who are playing by the rules . . . they’re pocketing huge profits at taxpayers’ expense. Read more}}
LWIAs 11 and 12 see changes
As part of the Top-to-Bottom Review of the Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD), Governor Haslam has defined nine regions of the state for the purposes of economic development. As a key partner in the effort, the Local Workforce Investment areas (LWIAs) will be working to closely partner with the Regional ECD Directors. Read more}}
Employee commendations
The following employees were recently commended for outstanding service: Ron Hammontree, Marketing; Laura Wellington, Nashville South Career Center; Marla Rye, John Watz, and all Workforce Essentials staff; Ronald Lawson, Nashville Workers’ Comp; MikaRuss, Wilson County Career Center; LaQuita Crutcher, Nashville UI Benefit Charge; SarahBeane, East TN Career Coach Coordinator; and NicoleBillings, Chattanooga Workers’ Comp. Read more}}
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Austin Felts
Montgomery County Career Center interviewer Austin Felts thinks the department could reach even more people through social media outlets. Read more}}
Sarah Beane writes about Haiti experience
Sarah Beane
Sarah Beane, Career Coach coordinator for east Tennessee, recently completed a mission trip to Haiti and shares her thoughts here. Read more}}
Assistant Administrator Steve Hawkins and Adminstrator John Winkler are pictured at a reception honoring John, who is retiring after 38 years of service with the state.
Division updates
Read Division Updates this month to learn about these headlines and more news from all agency divisions:
Workforce Development Workforce Development Administrator Susan Cowden has been selected as a participant in the Leadership Middle Tennessee Class of 2012. She is one of 33 delegates in the 2012 class, chosen because they have demonstrated a high level of community commitment as community, business, or government leaders.
Employment SecurityVeterans’ Services Program Coordinator Chris Cole, on behalf of Governor Haslam, Commissioner Davis, and the TDLWD, honored Jim Cecil, counselor and former team leader for the Chattanooga Vet Center, in his recent retirement.
Regulations & Compliance Two mine safety instructors, Oscar Frederick and Bobby Swisher, will teach CPR and First Aid for several employees at 220 French Landing on August 11.
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is an equal
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request to persons with disabilities.
