Programs with Promise
Opportunities for a Growing Workforce
Education Matters Awareness Programs: ReADY FOR TOMORROW
We focus on educational & workforce development programs that influence collaborations to successfully motivate our citizens to achieve their full potential. Employing more than 5,000 engineers, 2,400 scientists and 2,000 PhDs, the areas of Roane County, Oak Ridge and Knoxville focus on cutting-edge classroom technology to develop workforce-ready graduates.
With a full selection of training opportunities for a growing workforce, Roane State Community College has graduated the most technical workers, compared with other community colleges across the country. You can earn a bachelor’s degree or take courses toward a career in healthcare, business, technology or other disciplines.
Professional Development Training 
Professional Development Training provides the business community the opportunity to be current with trends as well as helps individuals develop new skills for career advancement.
TN Promise & TN Scholars
Tennessee Promise, the state scholarship program, helps Tennessee's graduating high school students meet the challenge of post-secondary education.
Educators & Counselors in the Workplace
Hosting businesses provide information about their company, workplace culture, and discuss ways to connect what the students learn in the classroom to what is required in the workplace.
Career Day, Job Fairs & Festivals
More than 550 Roane County high school juniors come dressed and ready with resumes, handshakes, notepads and questions to meet with representatives.
Work-Based Learning (WBL)
Designed to promote students’ success in both post-secondary education and careers, the program identifies opportunities for students to gain hands-on skills.
Workforce Development Council
Providing leadership and guidance, the program works to enhance Tennessee’s competitiveness through development of a prepared workforce.
