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Roane State wins $1 million grant to help mechatronics, cyber security programs

Posted at 8:44 am November 14, 2019
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By Bob Fowler, Roane State staff writer

Roane State Community College has won a $999,950 state grant that will be used to expand dual enrollment studies in mechatronics and computer technologies at 11 high schools in four rural East Tennessee counties. Dual enrollment courses enable high school students to obtain college credits.

The community college’s grant proposal, titled “Fast Forward for Success,” was one of 28 grants selected for funding out of 61 requests filed under the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education program.

That effort prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide, according to an announcement from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s office.

“These funds directly support our workforce development efforts in distressed and at-risk counties and are a key component of our strategy to prioritize rural Tennessee,” Lee said in the announcement.

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Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News, K-12, Top Stories Tagged With: Bill Lee, cyber defense, cyber security, Early College, George Meghabghab, Gordon Williams, mechatronics, Roane State Community College, state grant, Teresa Duncan, workforce development

UCOR contributing $100,000 to new math, science building at Pellissippi State

Posted at 3:24 pm August 16, 2019
By John Huotari Leave a Comment

Pellissippi State Bill Haslam Center for Science and Math Groundbreaking May 15 2019 Web Cropped
Former Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, eighth from left, joins Pellissippi State Community College to break ground on the new Bill Haslam Center for Math and Science on the college’s Hardin Valley Campus on May 15, 2019. The Tennessee Board of Regents approved the name of the building May 14, and the name was announced, to Haslam’s surprise, at the groundbreaking ceremony. (Photo by PSCC)

UCOR, the federal government’s cleanup contractor in Oak Ridge, is contributing $100,000 to the construction of a new math and science building at Pellissippi State Community College, a press release said.

The contribution was announced by UCOR on Thursday.

“Workforce development is at the heart of a new partnership between UCOR, an AECOM-led partnership with Jacobs, and Pellissippi State Community College,” the press release said. “The collaboration is focused on ensuring that Oak Ridge has a continuing pipeline of trained, qualified workers for environmental cleanup and other future industry needs. To launch the partnership, UCOR is contributing $100,000 toward construction of a new math and science building at Tennessee’s largest community college.”

As part of the partnership, other programs are in the works to strengthen small businesses and the broader workforce as part of the partnership, UCOR said. On Tuesday, August 13, UCOR and Pellissippi State sponsored a Small Business Diversity Summit that presented information from global companies about building more diverse and inclusive workforces, the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, College, East Tennessee Technology Park, Education, Education, Front Page News, Oak Ridge, Slider, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Anthony Wise, Bill Haslam Center for Math and Science, Ken Rueter, Math and Science Building, Pellissippi State Community College, Small Business Diversity Summit, U.S. Department of Energy, UCOR, workforce, workforce development, workforce safety

UCOR, Pellissippi State present East Tennessee Small Business Diversity Summit on Tuesday

Posted at 5:13 pm August 12, 2019
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Small businesses in East Tennessee are invited to attend a half-day summit on Tuesday to gather tools and tips on building a more diverse, inclusive work force, a press release said.

“Because of their mutual commitment to workforce development, UCOR and Pellissippi State Community College are offering a free program featuring speakers from global companies providing insights on diversity,” the press release said.

Pellissippi State President Anthony Wise and UCOR President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Rueter will open the event, the East Tennessee Small Business Diversity Summit. The morning’s key speaker is Pat Harris, former global chief diversity officer and vice president of community engagement for McDonald’s Corporation. Harris led the evolution of McDonald’s diversity and inclusion function and has documented that experience in her book “None of Us is As Good As All of Us: How McDonald’s Prospers by Embracing Inclusion and Diversity.” 

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Filed Under: Business, College, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: Accenture, AECOM, Anthony Wise, diversity, diversity summit, East Tennessee Small Business Diversity Summit, Ken Rueter, Pat Harris, Pellissippi State Community College, UCOR, workforce, workforce development

UT Board approves Oak Ridge Institute

Posted at 12:28 pm July 15, 2019
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University of Tennessee Board of Trustees Chair John Compton and Interim President Randy Boyd (Photo by UT/Wade Payne)

An Oak Ridge Institute approved in June is expected to foster a stronger, more coordinated relationship between the University of Tennessee and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

In June, the University of Tennessee System Board of Trustees approved a resolution creating the Institute, which will be at the University of Tennessee. It will move five joint UT and ORNL programs under a single administrative “umbrella,” the university reported.

It will allow the coordinated expansion of graduate education programs to prepare scientists and engineers for a global economy that demands interdisciplinary problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation, according to a resolution proposing the Institute.

“Coordination of joint efforts through ORI (Oak Ridge Institute) will promote greater focus, efficiency, and accountability; ensure innovative education, training, and workforce development; and provide flexibility to respond to emerging research challenges and the potential of disruptive technologies,” the resolution said.

The Oak Ridge Institute will build on the “track record of success” established by ORNL and UT, the resolution said. It will be led by an executive director who will pursue interdisciplinary research and workforce development in emerging fields.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: graduate education, John Compton, Lamar Alexander, Oak Ridge Institute, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORNL, Stacey Patterson, Thomas Zacharia, U.S. Department of Energy, University of Tennessee, UT Board of Trustees, workforce development

Safety Fest TN to open with panel on regional workforce development

Posted at 5:53 pm April 22, 2019
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The opening session for Safety Fest TN this year will feature a panel on regional workforce development.

The kick-off event is from 8:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the New Hope Center at Y-12 National Security Complex.

That opening session will include a discussion by influential educators and employers on regional workforce development challenges, a press release said. The panel will be called, “Facing Future Workforce Development Needs Today.”

“Panelists will discuss the challenges associated with attracting, hiring, and retaining the brightest and best of all skill levels to our region while exploring approaches they are implementing to meet those challenges,” the press release said.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Front Page News, Government, Oak Ridge, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Bruce Borchers, Chris Whaley, Consolidated Nuclear Security, David Duncan, Jeff McCord, Ken Rueter, Morgan Smith, New Hope Center, Paul Jennings, Rick Meredith, Safety Fest TN, Scott Laska, Teri Brahams, workforce development, Y-12 National Security Complex

ORAU names business development manager for science education, assessment, workforce development

Posted at 10:41 am March 25, 2017
By Pam Bonee Leave a Comment

Terry Payne

Terry Payne

Terry L. Payne, former senior research and development program manager for the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named business development manager for ORAU’s programs related to science education, assessment, and workforce development.

In his new role, Payne will identify viable opportunities for gaining new business, formulate competitive strategies for growth, and develop networks and partnerships for ORAU. He will maintain and develop strategic relationships with federal agencies, state, and local government entities, government contractors, and private industry, a press release said.

“We are thrilled to have Terry join our team in this leadership role,” said ORAU President and Chief Executive Officer Andy Page. “His economic development experience will enhance our relationships with both our customers and our community partners. Plus, Terry’s extensive experience will help him identify new business opportunities for ORAU.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Education, Front Page News, Oak Ridge Associated Universities Tagged With: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ORAU, ORAU/ORNL High-Performance Computing Grant Program, ORNL, science education, Terry Payne, workforce development

Roane State offering software development course

Posted at 10:50 am June 29, 2016
By Owen Driskill Leave a Comment

Roane State Community College Workforce Development will offer a class for those interested in software development or Web application development.

The course, “Front End, Back End Development Foundations,” will be on Fridays from July 29-August 26 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the college’s Oak Ridge campus at 701 Briarcliff Avenue.

Topics will include HTML5, JavaScript, testing and debugging, object-oriented programming, SQL databases, and more. The cost is $799. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, College, Education, Front Page News Tagged With: debugging, HTML5, JavaScript, object-oriented programming, Roane State, Roane State Rascal, software development, Software training, SQL databases, Web application development, workforce development

Roane State Workforce Development offering photo editing, video production courses

Posted at 4:44 pm September 13, 2015
By Roane State Community College Leave a Comment

RSCC Coffey McNally Building Oak Ridge

The Coffey/McNally Building is pictured at the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State Community College. (Photo by Roane State)

 

Roane State Community College Workforce Development is offering photo editing courses, a video production class, and a Web design course in September and October in the Apple Lab at the college’s Oak Ridge campus at 701 Briarcliff Avenue.

To sign up, call (865) 481-2031, email [email protected], or visit roanestate.edu/workforce. [Read more…]

Filed Under: College, Education, Front Page News, Meetings and Events Tagged With: Oak Ridge campus, photo editing, Roane State Community College, video production, Web design, workforce development

20th Anniversary Tennessee Valley Corridor Summit at ETSU May 27-28

Posted at 9:29 pm March 29, 2015
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The Tennessee Valley Corridor will hold its 20th Annual TVC National Summit in Johnson City at East Tennessee State University on May 27-28.

The Summit will be hosted by ETSU President Brian Noland, in cooperation with Congressman Phil Roe, with the theme “Education Fuels the TVC Economy.”

“From our region’s community colleges to our outstanding four-year universities, the Corridor has a strong foundation to prepare the next generation of the workforce,” Roe said. “As co-chairman of the Tennessee Valley Corridor Caucus, I look forward to sharing some of the work that is ongoing in Congress. The Summit will look at education from the business and industry perspective and discuss how to ensure the workforce has the skills they need to find quality jobs at home, and how our educational institutions can partner with businesses and organizations for better success, which is critical for us all to learn about.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Federal, Front Page News, Government, Meetings and Events, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy, Y-12 National Security Complex Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, Alstom, Appalachian Regional Commission, Brian Noland, East Tennessee State University, economy, education, Gerald Boyd, NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Phil Roe, Siskin Steel, Tennessee Tech, Tennessee Valley Authority, Tennessee Valley Corridor, TVC, UCOR, University of Tennessee, workforce development, Y-12 National Security Complex

AC Chamber Council starts discussions on educational resources, workforce needs

Posted at 6:39 pm October 29, 2014
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Randy Boyd

Randy Boyd

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CLINTON—Leaders from business, local, and post-secondary education across Anderson County gathered at the Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership on Tuesday for an Anderson County Workforce Development Training Resources Luncheon hosted by the Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Council. The council plans for this to be the first of a series of in-depth county-wide discussions about how to ensure that our educational resources are focused at meeting the businesses workforce needs in Anderson County.

Randy Boyd, Governor Bill Haslam’s special adviser on higher education, spoke about Tennessee’s “Drive to 55” initiative and the five main aspects to this statewide initiative: get students ready, get them into school, get them out of school, finish what we started with adult students, and tie education directly to workforce needs.

“There are nearly a million Tennesseans that have some college credit but no degree—that’s an untapped pool of people that we can get to complete a certificate or degree,” Boyd said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Anderson County, Business, Front Page News Tagged With: Anderson County Chamber of Commerce, Anderson County Chamber of Commerce Education and Workforce Development Council, Anderson County Schools, Anderson County Workforce Development Training Resources Luncheon, Bill Haslam, business workforce, Chip Reed, Chris Tiller, Chris Whaley, college degree, community college, Drive to 55, Dwight Murphy, East Tennessee Human Resource Agency, education, Gary Human, GEAR UP, higher education, Hollingsworth Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Hoppy Merryman, job creation tax credits, Junior Achievement, Larry Foster, mentor, Pam Wilson, Pellissippi State Community College, Randy Boyd, Roane State Community College, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Tennessee Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Promise, Teri Brahams, workforce, workforce development

ORAU names employee relations, diversity director

Posted at 4:01 pm August 30, 2013
By Oak Ridge Associated Universities Leave a Comment

Mae Mosley

Mae Mosley

Oak Ridge Associated Universities has named Mae Mosley director of employee relations and diversity.

In her new position, Mosley will manage and direct ORAU’s employee relations and diversity, and oversee the organization’s occupational health functions, services and programs.

Additionally, Mosley will provide advice and consultation to employees, managers, and ORAU executives relating to disciplinary processes, human behavior modification, equal employment, and affirmative action goals. She will also serve as a technical advisor to the ORAU Diversity Council. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: Andy Page, Briggs and Stratton Corp., director of employee relations and diversity, Greater Knoxville Chapter of the National Coalition for 100 Black Women, Mae Mosley, Markets Demand More LLC, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, ORAU, ORAU Diversity Council, ORISE, U.S. Department of Energy, workforce development

Tennessee Valley Summit returns to Oak Ridge; energy, manufacturing on agenda

Posted at 1:00 pm February 4, 2013
By Tennessee Valley Corridor Leave a Comment

U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann

Chuck Fleischmann

Third District Rep. Chuck Fleischmann has announced the Tennessee Valley Corridor National Summit will be held the last week of May and return to the site where it started 18 years ago—Oak Ridge. The exact dates are being determined based on the schedules of several anticipated national speakers, including U.S. House of Representatives Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

Senior decision-makers representing academia, government, and industry from Tennessee, Alabama, Virginia, Kentucky, and North Carolina will convene in the New Hope Center at Oak Ridge’s Y-12 National Security Complex for the two-day meeting. Fleischmann will serve as host and be joined by of members of the TVC congressional delegation.

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Business, Federal, Government, Top Stories, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: academia, advanced manufacturing, Alabama, Chuck Fleischmann, Congress, energy, entrepreneurism, government, industry, innovation, Kentucky, National Nuclear Security Administration, North Carolina, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Pantex, summit, Tennessee, Tennessee Valley Corridor, TVC, U.S. Department of Energy, uranium processing facility, Virginia, workforce development, Y-12 National Security Complex

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