Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce executive Beth Duffield has been appointed to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s newly formed Valley Workforce Cabinet.

Sixty-five hiring employers are trying to fill over 1,400 job vacancies during an outdoor job fair hosted by Rutherford Works, the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce’s workforce development arm.

To support job seekers and employers, Rutherford Works, in partnership with Workforce Essentials, will host a virtual job fair featuring in-demand jobs on December 2 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Rutherford Works, as part of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, will hold its first-ever virtual jobs expo starting August 31, 2020.

“CTE students have higher overall graduation rates and can graduate with credentials and certifications that set them apart when applying for college and employment,” finished Ward. “College isn’t the end goal; a successful career is.”

“Over 100,000 fish in rivers are killed due to water pollution,” stated Eugene from Swirl Industries. “We thought that was something important to try and fix.”

Cintas Corporation, the nation’s leader in providing specialized services to businesses such as uniforms, supplies and safety materials, will open a regional operations center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The first-ever county-wide hiring fair held in Rutherford County helped over 700 job seekers connect with local employers to fill open positions.

Rutherford County’s health care industry is expected to grow 28% by 2025.

For two weeks in July, dedicated teachers will immerse themselves in the daily work of staff from Calsonic Kansei, Ingram Content Group, Nissan North America, TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center and Turner Construction.