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From Aspiration to Achievement: The Impact of American Job Center Services

Navigating the transition from educational aspirations to a fulfilling career can be challenging. Shaelyn Ward, MSN, RN, the Director of Patient Care Services at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee is a testament to how American Job Center (AJC) services can play a pivotal role in bridging this gap. In a recent interview, Ward recounts her journey, showcasing how the East Tennessee AJC’s support was instrumental in her becoming a successful healthcare professional.


Knoxville AJC Wins Jobs for Veterans State Grant Incentive Award

Announcement- TN 2024 JVSG Incentive Award Recipient 

Originally Distributed by Madison Bumpus, CBEP |  Staff Support and Strategic Resource Coordinator Division of Workforce Services- Training  & Strategic Support Unit, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development 


Ever Thought About College? Navigate Reconnect Can Help!

Have you considered going to college after incarceration? Navigate Reconnect can assist you in all areas of going to college, from the start of your college journey all the way to graduation. Here is how Navigate Reconnect can help.

Knoxville One Stop Re-entry

The One Stop Re-entry Shop is an opportunity for Justice Involved Individuals to obtain


East TN AJC at Roane State’s Future of Work Symposium

Our East TN AJC team attended Roane State’s Future of Work Symposium.

The TMEP Team Conducts OPDS

The TMEP at UT CIS recently conducted an Optimized People Development System (OPDS) training at the Sevierville AJC.

Businesses & Resources Attend Campbell County Job Fair

17 businesses and resources recently joined the AJC at the Campbell County Job Fair last Friday. We welcomed 27 job seekers to the event.

Hiring Event Brings Out Area Employers

The American Job Center Hiring Event was held Thursday at the National Guard Armory. Several employers were on site looking for new employees.

Employee Highlight: The Mobile Career Specialist

In his own words, Stephen Jeter has “the pleasure of driving around East Tennessee to help people find jobs, write resumes and help them get back on track.” Jeter is an American Job Center (AJC) Career Specialist and accomplishes this through his work with the Mobile American Job Center.

Doubling Down on Internal Workforce Development Efforts

Written by UT Center for Industrial Services’ Workforce Development Consultant Tim Waldo. Originally published on February 20, 2024 on the THE OPTIMIZED PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM Blog


Make Sure Your System Can Sustain Your Status – Tip #4

Written by UT Center for Industrial Services’ Workforce Development Consultant


Who’s choosing? 4 Tips to Win a Competition You May Not Realize You’re in

Written by UT Center for Industrial Services’ Workforce Development Consultant


4 Tips to Win a Competition You May Not Even Realize You’re in

Written by UT Center for Industrial Services’ Workforce Development Consultant Tim Waldo. Originally published on November 10, 2023 on the The Optimized People Development System Blog.


Searching for Leverage

It isn’t enough to be a visionary leader. It requires learning to see relationships, understand connections, and to follow the important system patterns where some powerful levers of influence quietly wait to be discovered.

What if Outsiders Saw Our People Development System?

Written by UT Center for Industrial Services’ Workforce Development Consultant