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About TN BLU-SkillSPAN

TN BLU-SkillSPAN is a network of partners working to address policy barriers that keep employers from filling middle skills jobs, jobs that require some education beyond high school. This group includes more than 65 chambers, employers, community-based organizations, training providers, and public sector resource partners. Our mission is to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers by providing training and resources necessary for success. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn and grow, and that by investing in our workforce, we can strengthen communities and boost local economies. Join us in our mission to make skills training accessible to all.

We believe that every person has the potential to succeed, and that by providing the right tools and resources, we can help individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

Our Mission

About TN Business Leaders United (BLU)-SkillSPAN

With grant support from National Skills Coalition, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and Martha O’Bryan Center co-lead a statewide coalition, TN BLU-SkillSPAN, working to address policy barriers that keep employers from filling middle skills jobs, jobs that require some education beyond high school. This group includes more than 65 chambers, employers, community-based organizations, training providers, and public sector resource partners.

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About National Skills Coalition 

Jobs that require skills training are the backbone of our economy. National Skills Coalition (NSC) advocates for a national commitment to inclusive, high-quality skills training so that more people have access to a better life, and more local businesses see sustained growth. Since 2000, through expert analysis and technical assistance, broad-based organizing, targeted advocacy, and cutting-edge communications, NSC has changed hundreds of state and federal skills policies that have changed thousands of lives and grown local businesses and economies.

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Join Us in Strengthening Tennessee's Workforce

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