TN's Workforce Reimagined Podcast

Podcast of the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development

From TN Department of Labor & Workforce Development

Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined takes an in-depth look at the many services each division within the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development offers and how they each work towards creating jobs or a safe work environment for Tennesseans. From American Job Centers to Tennessee OSHA and the state's Elevator Unit, the Department provides citizens with diverse services. Each month, guests will discuss these services and how they impact the lives of tens of thousands of people each day.

TN's Workforce Reimagined - Commissioner Deniece Thomas (Premiere Episode)

Commissioner Deniece Thomas talks with Chief Communications Office Chris Cannon about her history with the Department and her rise to the Commissioner's office. She also discusses why there is a need to reimagine Tennessee's workforce and her strategy to make that happen. The Commissioner also discusses other key initiatives to grow Tennessee's Labor Force Participation Rate so businesses can continue to thrive in the state. (May 10, 2023)

TN's Workforce Reimagined - JVSG (Latest Episode)

The Jobs for Veterans State Grants, or JVSG, program provides federal funding through a formula grant to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. That funding allows a dedicated staff to provide individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment and to assist employers in filling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. On this episode of Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined, Tennessee's JVSG managers Jeffery Dent and Kevin Welch talk about the state's program and how they are helping former military transition into the civilian workforce. (September 25, 2023)

Tennessee Workforce Reimagined Podcast Episodes

Podcast Archive

**Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined Podcast**
No.	Date	Name of Episode	Guests	Host	Description	Duration
01	2023-05-10	TN's Workforce Reimagined - Commissioner Deniece Thomas (Premiere Episode)	Thomas, Commissioner Deniece	Cannon, Chris	Commissioner Deniece Thomas talks with Chief Communications Office Chris Cannon about her history with the Department and her rise to the Commissioner's office. She also discusses why there is a need to reimagine Tennessee's workforce and her strategy to make that happen. The Commissioner also discusses other key initiatives to grow Tennessee's Labor Force Participation Rate so businesses can continue to thrive in the state. (May 10, 2023)	28:49
02	2023-06-21	TN's Workforce Reimagined - Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)	Jenkins, Troy	Cannon, Chris	New to Tennessee in 2023 is the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). This state-funded program allows Tennesseans ages 14 through 24 to gain valuable work experience while earning a competitive wage of up to $16 an hour. On this episode of Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined, host Chris Cannon talks with Troy Jenkins, who is the manager of SYEP. He talks about the importance of gaining work experience when you are young and how this program is not just for the summer months. (June 21, 2023)	12:18
03	2023-07-05	TN's Workforce Reimagined - Occupational Demand Report	Wettemann, Martha; Klafehn, Amanda	Cannon, Chris	During this episode of Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined, host Chris Cannon talks to Martha Wettemann and Amanda Klafehn about a new report that details occupational demand across Tennessee. The report provides critical insight for job seekers looking to train for an in-demand occupation and employers who need to be in the know.	18:49
04	2023-08-01	TN's Workforce Reimagined - Amusement Device Unit	Hardy, Mike	Cannon, Chris	Late summer and early fall are fair season in Tennessee. On this episode of Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined, host Chris Cannon talks with Mike Hardy, manager of the Department's Amusement Device Unit. Learn about the permitting process for the rides you see on the midway. Also, they explain exactly what an amusement device is and the regulations that are in place to keep them safe. And you will find out how to report something that doesn't look right at a fair or carnival.	22:28
05	2023-09-25	TN's Workforce Reimagined - JVSG	Dent, Jeffery; Welch, Kevin	Cannon, Chris	The Jobs for Veterans State Grants, or JVSG, program provides federal funding through a formula grant to the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development. That funding allows a dedicated staff to provide individualized career and training-related services to veterans and eligible persons with significant barriers to employment and to assist employers in filling their workforce needs with job-seeking veterans. On this episode of Tennessee's Workforce Reimagined, Tennessee's JVSG managers Jeffery Dent and Kevin Welch talk about the state's program and how they are helping former military transition into the civilian workforce.	25:59

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