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The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) creates a talent pipeline for local companies, and for years it has been sustainable. However, things started to shift once artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning hit the workplace. Now, everything is changing, and the skills of emerging young professionals need to change, too. According to the Technology Skills Gap survey…

Pellissippi State Community College kicked off a three-year challenge Wednesday to attract and recruit 1,000 students into advanced manufacturing and connect them with industry partners.  More than 30 representatives from local manufacturing companies, K-12 school systems, chambers of commerce and the college were on hand to learn more about the SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers)…

SkyNano is an East Tennessee deep tech start-up success story; one that the Co-Founder, Anna Douglas has been writing for seven years. On Tuesday morning, Douglas, alongside dozens of community members and partners, celebrated the ribbon cutting for SkyNano’s new 20,000-square-foot facility in Louisville, Tennessee. SkyNano brings to market new, cutting-edge technology that helps with global decarbonization efforts.…

The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) released its newest anthem video, “Born to Make,” in conjunction with February serving as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Tennessee. CTE gives students and adults the academic skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers while also building upon skills to…

Pellissippi State Community College is now one of only two higher education institutions nationwide that can provide in-person assessments for those seeking Haas certification as a Basic Mill Operator, according to a Haas representative. Haas Automation is the largest machine tool builder in the United States and one of the largest builders of CNC machines…

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to advance Tennessee’s position as a national leader in nuclear energy. Executive Order 101 creates the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, which will seek to build upon the state’s legacy in nuclear innovation and drive continued investment to create a nuclear energy ecosystem for the future of Tennessee.  “Tennessee…

Beginning in 2024, Maryville College will return to the downtown area that shares its name for the first time in more than 150 years. Established as the Southern and Western Theological Seminary in 1819, the College was a part of downtown Maryville until the completion of Anderson Hall, the oldest building on its present campus,…

Nisus Corporation is proud to announce that they have earned their Responsible Care® certification through the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Certification as a Responsible Care member requires participating chemical companies to fully implement 12 important guiding principles based on environment, health, safety & security (EHS&S) and ethical business practices, openly report on metrics related to…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Department of Treasury announced today the approval of up to $116.9 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to support small business growth in Tennessee. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and they play a central role in building strong communities throughout Tennessee,” said…

Tennessee Marble Co. was the recipient of the Natural Stone Institute’s Pinnacle Award for its work on the new Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. Also recognized on the project team were Swenson Stone Consultants and Miller Druck Specialty Contracting.