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Thousands of Tennessee Workers Stand to Gain from Green Industries

Released on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 - 3:39 pm under

New Report on Green Jobs Provides Insight into Tennessee’s Job Potential

NASHVILLE – A new report released today shows Tennessee could reduce the unemployment rate, reduce manufacturing job losses and increase income growth by investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy.

December Unemployment Rate 7.9 Percent

Released on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 - 1:20 pm under

Rate Up 0.9 Percentage Point from November

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for December was 7.9 percent, up 0.9 percentage point from the November rate of 7.0 percent. The December rate a year ago was 5.0. The national unemployment rate for December 2008 was 7.2 percent, up from the November rate of 6.8.

Progress Rail Services Receives Governor's Safety Award

Released on Thu, Jan 15, 2009 - 1:17 pm under

Safety Record Dates Back to 2004

 

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley announced that Progress Rail Services in Knoxville, Tenn. was chosen to receive the Governor’s Award of Excellence for Workplace Safety.

TOSHA 2009 Spring Seminars

Released on Mon, Jan 12, 2009 - 11:54 am under

46 Safety and Health Seminars Offered Throughout the State

NASHVILLE – Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration has 46 upcoming training seminars at several locations throughout the state. The courses will be offered through Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University of Tennessee, Motlow State Community College, North East Community College and Walters State Community College.

Cleveland Career Center Closing

Released on Fri, Jan 09, 2009 - 3:16 pm under

Services Available at Career Centers in Athens and Chattanooga

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development is closing the Career Center located in Cleveland on Wednesday, January 14, at noon. The office is located at 173 Broad Street SW. Job seekers may receive employment services through either the Athens Career Center or the Chattanooga Career Center. Addresses are provided below.

November 2008 County Unemployment Rates

Released on Tue, Dec 23, 2008 - 1:23 pm under

Rates Increase in 62 Counties

NASHVILLE – Tennessee's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November 2008 was released last week at 6.9 percent, 0.1 percentage point lower than the October rate of 7.0 percent. The United States unemployment rate for the month of November was 6.7 percent.

November Unemployment Rate 6.9 Percent

Released on Thu, Dec 18, 2008 - 1:20 pm under

Rate Down 0.1 Percentage Point from October

 NASHVILLE – Tennessee Commissioner of Labor & Workforce Development James Neeley announced today Tennessee’s unemployment rate for November was 6.9 percent, down 0.1 percentage point from the October rate of 7.0 percent. The November rate a year ago was 5.0. The national unemployment rate for November 2008 was 6.7 percent, up from the October rate of 6.5.

Chattanooga Career Center Gets New Home

Released on Fri, Dec 12, 2008 - 2:32 pm under

Career Center Moves to 5600 Brainerd Road

NASHVILLE – Employers and Jobseekers who use the services of the Tennessee Career Center in Chattanooga at 1105 East 10th Street, will soon be going to a new location. Beginning on Monday, December 22, the new location will be 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite A-5, in the Eastgate Town Center mall. The location is between the J. A. Henry Family YMCA and the Electric Cowboy.

Thyssenkrupp Elevator Wins State Award for Worker Training

Released on Mon, Dec 08, 2008 - 3:34 pm under
Jim Alford Award
Jim Alford Award

Department of Labor & Workforce Honors Company

NASHVILLE –Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley presented the second annual Jim Alford Memorial Award for Outstanding Incumbent Worker Training to ThyssenKrupp Elevator in Middleton, Tenn. The award publicly acknowledges the exceptional efforts of a Tennessee business that has provided incumbent worker training through the Incumbent Worker Training program. ThyssenKrupp Elevator spent $99,214 to train more than 800 workers in three components of lean manufacturing. They are projected to create 20 new jobs and save 350 jobs by providing this training.

Governor Awards $381,562 in Job Training Grants across State

Released on Fri, Dec 05, 2008 - 2:27 pm under
13 Companies Awarded Grants, Training More Than 500 Employees
 
NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen and Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development Commissioner James Neeley have recently awarded $381,562 in job training grants to 13 companies across the state. Incumbent Worker Training grants assist existing employers with training needs associated with skills upgrades for their employees. Over the past three years, Incumbent Worker Training grants have totaled more than $5.7 million to assist more than 22,000 employees.
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