A growing slate of K-12 and post-secondary initiatives that connect Roane County students to real careers — here at home.
Whether a student prefers a college experience or technical training, Roane County's industries work with educators to build curriculum, job shadowing and work-study that lead somewhere real.
In a Health Science lab, the lesson is never just a page in a textbook. Students handle the models, learn the vocabulary out loud, and ask questions in front of someone who does the work for a living.
Cooperative education and internship placements let high school seniors apply classroom knowledge in a real workplace. Pathways include Criminal Justice, Business, Marketing, Agriculture, STEM, Digital Arts & Design, and Health Science.
TN Promise covers two-year community or technical college tuition; about 60% of participants are first-generation college students. TN Scholars adds a rigorous course of study, a C average, 95% attendance, no out-of-school suspensions, and 80 hours of community service.
The annual High School Career Exploration Day, held every May since 2009, brings 500+ juniors together with roughly 50 Roane County businesses — plus middle school career days and seasonal job fairs.
Provides leadership and guidance to Tennessee's Workforce Development System, connecting employers with educators and aligning directly with Roane County Schools' Career and Technical Education program.
Held every May since 2009 through the combined support of the Roane Alliance, the Roane County Chamber's Education Committee, Roane County Schools, Roane State Community College and TCAT–Harriman.
Career readiness starts long before senior year — and it depends on teachers, counselors, mentors and employers who understand each other's world.
Since 2009, 18 organizations have hosted 55 visits for Roane County educators — elementary through college — so teachers can bring real workplace expectations back to the classroom.
Keeps the business community current with trends and helps individuals build new skills. Delivered with the Roane Alliance, the Chamber, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center and Roane State, with most sessions earning CEUs.
Volunteer tutoring, take-home books and family reading events build the foundation students need long before high school career decisions arrive.
Volunteer mentors guide TN Promise students through deadlines, applications and the first-year transition — often the difference between enrolling and not.
Host a visit, mentor a student, or sponsor a pathway — find the role that fits your business or your schedule.
