Adult Education, as part of the Workforce Innovations and Opportunity Act (WIOA), provides services to adults to build the knowledge and skills necessary for high school equivalency (HiSET), employment, post-secondary opportunities, and economic self-sustainability.

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The Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR) provides a variety of person-centered and individualized services to persons with disabilities in preparation for their employment in the competitive labor market. VR advocates employment outcomes for customers that are consistent with their individual strengths, resources, abilities, capabilities and informed choice.

• Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
• TN Disabilities Pathfinder

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a temporary Workforce Development and Employment Program. This program focuses on gaining self-sufficiency through employment. It also helps participants reach this goal by providing transportation, childcare assistance, education, job training, employment activities, and other support services if eligible.

• Apply for Families First
• Apply for SNAP Benefits

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• SCSEP (ETSU)
• ETHRA SCSEP/Senior Employment
• KNOX CAC SCSEP/Senior Employment

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Through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, eligible individuals receive help accessing full-time employment to succeed in the labor market.  Individualized services and training, if determined necessary, may be recommended to individuals seeking occupations in demand. Work First - Up to 90 days before and/or 60 days after employment, eligible job seekers may receive assistance with transportation, clothing/shoes/boots, tools, childcare, and more.

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Our mission is to advance economic opportunity by providing the tools they need to reach their goals. We help individuals of all ages by offering financial education, one-on-one coaching, courses on credit score improvement, as well as pathways toward homeownership and starting a business.

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Navigating the child support system while looking for a job and establishing a healthy and strong relationship with their children is difficult for some parents. TCSEPP works closely with partnering agencies to provide non-custodial parents (NCPs) the help they need to overcome barriers in life.

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The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) assists low-income first-generation participants to complete secondary school requirements and enroll in postsecondary education programs.

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A Federal Program that provides aid to workers who lose their jobs or whose hours of work and wages are reduced as a result of increased imports.

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Provides Employment and/or Training opportunities for individuals who are determined eligible by the Department of Human Services for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as “food stamps”). 

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Receive priority of service in all programs. Provide intensive services for veterans with significant barriers to employment. 

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To improve the living and working conditions of farmworkers and their families, the MSFW program provides the following assistance:

• Complaint resolution
• Counseling
• Farmworker rights and labor law information
• Job development
• Job search assistance and placement
• Referrals to other organizations that serve migrant and seasonal farmworkers
• Referrals to supportive services
• Registration assistance
• Testing
• Training opportunities

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WIOA Youth serves eligible participants who are 14-24 years of age facing specific barriers to employment or school completion. WIOA places a priority on serving out-of-school youth by providing work-based experience and improving services to youth with disabilities. WIOA promotes career pathways, increased attainment of recognized credentials and post-secondary certificates or degrees. Youth must meet eligibility requirements to participate in the WIOA Title I Youth Program.

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Specialized job services for beneficiaries of SSI and/or SSDI, looking to re-enter the workforce after the onset of a disability.

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Program for young adults ages 16-24 designed to connect each participant with the skills and education needed to get the career they want.

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The AJCs host hiring events, resource fairs, mobile job coaching, resume writing workshops, One Stop Re-entry shops and more throughout the year across 16 counties in East Tennessee. If you are interested in attending any of these free events, please visit our Events page. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram to get notifications of upcoming events!