Business Services

Workforce Pipeline Development

Our team is dedicated to helping employers build strong, reliable workforce pipelines to ensure their positions are filled with skilled, job-ready talent. We offer support in structuring on-the-job training, developing apprenticeship programs, and connecting businesses with local talent sources—including our American Job Centers, the Empower UC program, and nearby educational institutions and trade schools.

Job Posting Assistance

We help employers post their jobs on the Jobs4TN platform. Jobs4TN allows you to:

  • Recruit Candidates

  • View Resumes

  • Perform Real-Time Online Job Matches

  • Get Labor Market Information

  • Access State-of-the-Art Recruiting Tools

Funding Opportunities

Incumbent Worker Training Grant: The Incumbent Worker Training Program (IWT) is a competitive grant funding to help eligible Tennessee businesses effectively train and retain employees by providing skills upgrades and process improvement training for existing full-time employees.

Apprenticeship Training Grant: The Apprenticeship Training Grant (ATG) supports Tennessee employers interested in starting an apprenticeship program or who are already authorized providers of the Registered Apprenticeship Program through the US/DOL Office of Apprenticeships.

For more information on these grants, or to complete the pre-application, visit the State of TN Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development website.

Additional Services

Labor Market Information—Find local labor market data to track skill availability, industry trends, industry forecasts, and wage survey information.

Outplacement Services for Business Downsizing – Employers can use the outplacement services offered by our team to assist their former employees in the transition into new employment.

Recruitment Assistance - Our team, partnering with our American Job Center Staff, offers customized hiring events. Job fairs, college career fairs, and similar events can be a great way to get the word out about your company and find good candidates for open and future positions.

Tax Incentive Programs - Employers who hire eligible individuals, such as veterans, justice-impacted individuals, or long-term unemployed people, may qualify for Work Opportunity Tax Credits (WOTC). AJCs assist employers in applying for these tax incentives.

Customized Training: AJCs work with employers to provide customized training for their employees, improving skills and enhancing workforce productivity.

Are you eligible for a free recruiting video?

To become a certified employer with Workforce Connections and the Empower UC program, your business should meet the following qualifications:

  • Entry-level pay of $14.50

  • Offer employee benefits

  • Relationship with our team

  • Career growth opportunities

Employer Testimonials

  • “You have a great team!"

    Byrdstown- Pickett County Chamber of Commerce

  • “Thank you for all you do!”

    Franklin Fixtures

  • “You have a great team, and I enjoy working with you all very much!"

    TCAT Livingston

  • “Love partnering!”

    My Father’s Mustache

Contact Us!

If you are an employer and are interested in hearing more about our services, please reach out to our team. We can talk workforce with you!