My husband and I both moved here for college. I moved here to get my master’s degree and he received his bachelor’s degree from MTSU. We chose to stay here because of the access to jobs as well as the affordability at the time.
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Workforce Development Tennessee
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In Rutherford County
WE GROW TALENT!
Rutherford Works nurtures partnerships and produces innovative business and educational solutions to grow talent locally. Our workforce is young, educated and supported by two award-winning K-12 school districts and the largest university in Middle Tennessee.
An additional 21 higher education institutions producing immediate access to skilled talent are within a 45-minute drive of Rutherford County, TN. Explore our website to find workforce development solutions and resources for businesses, students and educators in Tennessee.
Why Businesses Choose To Grow In Tennessee!
In Tennessee, We Produce
Top-Tier Talent and Business Solutions
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Businesses
Industry and community partnerships are the driving force behind our work in Rutherford County.
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Parents & Students
We grow talent by cultivating student abilities and interests into high-value careers through education and training.
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Jobseekers
Reliable access to job training and employment opportunities is one of the many ways talent flourishes in Rutherford County.
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