Governor Awards Jonesborough Company Job Training Grant

NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have awarded $50,000 to Aerojet Ordnance in Washington County, Tennessee . Incumbent Worker Training grants assist existing employers with training needs and averting possible layoffs. Over the past three years the Incumbent Worker Training grants have totaled more than $5.9 million to assist more than 24,000 employees.

“The Incumbent Worker Training Grants assist companies in staying competitive and increase the skills of their employees,” said Governor Bredesen. “The training grants are fundamental in assisting the growth of Tennessee’s economy.”

“I am proud to award this grant money to keep area workers on the job,” said Commissioner Neeley. “Not only will this company benefit from the grant, but the communities of Washington County will benefit as well.”

“I am pleased Governor Bredesen and Commissioner Neeley have awarded the Incumbent Worker grant to Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee,” said Senator Rusty Crowe. “This will help keep Washington County workers employed and help improve our economy.”

“This is a great opportunity for Aerojet and their employees,” said Representative Matthew Hill. “This is a strong company in this area and I know they will benefit greatly from this grant.”

The Alliance for Business and Training, Inc., played a key role in awarding the grant to Aerojet Ordnance Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development administers the Incumbent Worker Training program.

The program has been structured to be flexible to meet the business’s training objectives. The business may use public, private, or its own in-house training provider based on the nature of the training.