Today, tnAchieves is releasing Tennessee’s Future Workforce Framework, a statewide strategy grounded in student data and nearly two decades of experience supporting Tennessee students from high school into postsecondary education and the workforce.
Drawing from survey responses of nearly 6,000 college-enrolled TN Promise students representing 81 of the state’s counties and 54 institutions, the report highlights what students need to persist and complete a credential of value before successfully entering the workforce. The framework outlines five commitments to strengthen the transition from high school to postsecondary education and into high-impact careers and middle-class earnings. To secure tomorrow’s workforce,
Tennessee should: 1. Put a stake in the ground — and keep score. 2. Prioritize credentials of value and higher earning potential. 3. Create clear pathways with off-ramps for exploration. 4. Invest in high-quality coaching and mentoring. 5. Build partnerships across K-12, postsecondary and business/industry — with real-time data.
“Tennessee has a powerful opportunity to align education and workforce systems around outcomes that change lives and sustain our state’s economy into the future,” said tnAchieves President & CEO Krissy DeAlejandro. “A connected infrastructure of supports across K-12, postsecondary institutions and business/industry can open doors to economic mobility for students across Tennessee. These high-impact, high-demand careers will increase opportunity for students and strengthen our state’s economy for years to come.”
The survey results reinforce what tnAchieves has observed through practice: relationship-based coaching, career exposure and access to business/industry networks are critical drivers of student success. Students who work with a tnAchieves COMPLETE Coach are four times more likely to graduate than their peers. At the same time, two-thirds of surveyed students report financial concerns as a barrier to college success, and two-thirds have not participated in a job shadowing experience. For students to succeed, increased workforce exploration is critical. Students who participate in just one job shadow experience are 24 percent more likely to graduate than their peers. These are gaps tnAchieves and the framework are working to address The report also highlights workforce trends shaping the urgency of this work. According to a global survey by McKinsey & Company, 88 percent of organizations report regularly using AI in at least one business function, underscoring the importance of preparing students for rapidly evolving workplace demands. tnAchieves is encouraging business leaders, policymakers and community partners to engage with the framework by supporting coaching initiatives, expanding job shadowing and mentorship opportunities and investing in innovative career exploration and AI literacy efforts.
The full report, Tennessee’s Future Workforce Framework, is available at: www.tnachieves.org/news/framework. A tnAchieves podcast episode delving into the details of the report can also be found at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ezrr4nlOBZs. tnAchieves is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Any interview requests or questions can be directed to Rebecca Franklin at Rebecca@tnAchieves.org or (865) 748-7767
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