The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) released its newest anthem video, “Born to Make,” in conjunction with February serving as National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month in Tennessee.
CTE gives students and adults the academic skills, knowledge and training necessary to succeed in future careers while also building upon skills to prepare them for a wide range of jobs in high demand. While CTE is taught to school-aged students in middle and high school, it is also offered to adult students at postsecondary institutions in an effort to give more Tennesseans the skills they need to obtain careers across a variety of industries.
Gov. Bill Lee issued a proclamation asking Tennesseans to join him in celebrating February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month and highlighting how CTE gives Tennessee students opportunities to advance their education and training in order to better position them for future success while also strengthening Tennessee’s workforce pipeline.
“The pathway to success doesn’t look the same for every Tennessean and while attending a four-year institution may be the right option for some, a certification from one of our Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology may be right for others,” said Gov. Lee, “We have prioritized career readiness so that more Tennesseans are given the opportunity to follow the career path of their choosing.”
“Born to Make” focuses on the Tennesseans that create products known around the world from here in the Volunteer State. From cars and boats to whiskey and chocolate to chart-topping songs and motion pictures, “Born to Make” celebrates Tennessee’s workforce across a number of industries.
“The strength of Tennessee’s brand wouldn’t be what it is if it weren’t for the men and women who contribute to exceptional products that are made in our state,” said TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. “In ‘Born to Make,’ we recognize and applaud the skilled individuals that dedicate their talents to the success of Tennessee’s businesses and the reputation we are known for around the globe.”
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The Chamber would like to acknowledge and thank our partners, members, schools and programs for helping Middle Tennessee students obtain CTE career-oriented skills. We are proud to embrace the Academies of Nashville as our CTE experts. Learn more about CTE in MNPS and the amazing work PENCIL Partners are doing to support students in a variety of career pathways with the links below. From certification advice to on-the-job learning, we want every student prepared for success and #EveryStudentKnown.
Watch “Born to Make” here and follow TNECD on social media to see highlights of the businesses and workforce that shape Tennessee.
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About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
About Academies of Nashville
Created 15 years ago, the Academies of Nashville have been recognized by the White House as a national high school transformation model, and provide students with one of the best college and career prep experiences in the nation. Their journey of transforming high schools is founded on three fundamental concepts:
- Transform the classroom experience by bringing real-world experience aligned to careers of interest to all classrooms and developing 21st Century life skills that students will use for years to come.
- Transform the high school experience through a structure of career and interest academies that bring teams of teachers together to collaborate, build relationships, and support individual student needs.
- Transformation of Business Engagement through the engagement of business and community partners to provide expertise, experiences and post-secondary experiences.
Every student in their 12 zoned Academies of Nashville schools have a choice of 35 different academies. Whether a student is interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or engineering, every academy will enhance the students high school experience while preparing them with skills applicable to any career field. More than 365 community partners are committed to ensuring students gain exposure and experience within each class. Additionally, local colleges and universities have teamed up with the Academies of Nashville to create access to a range of dual credit, dual enrollment, and industry credentials that will better prepare every student to be college or career ready.
About PENCIL
PENCIL is a non-profit organization that builds strategic partnerships between community groups and the needs of Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS).
PENCIL and our PENCIL Partners are committed to meeting the needs of MNPS to ensure equitable access to education for all students. Since our founding in 1982, PENCIL has worked with private industry, city officials, and other nonprofits to achieve strategic goals for MNPS students through community partnerships. We address needs through a collective impact model that harnesses the time and talents of the business community and PENCIL Partners to offer invaluable access to mentoring, job shadows, and more. We are committed more than ever to see that all our students have access to these opportunities. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.
About Alignment Nashville
Alignment Nashville brings schools and community partners together to take action, solve problems, and align resources to support MNPS students, educators, and families. Learn more about their current Collaborative Initiatives Here.
