In the Chattanooga area, a skilled workforce is critical to continued economic growth, prosperity and enhanced quality of life. The Chattanooga Chamber is committed to working with employers and community partners to strengthen talent pipelines and ensure employers have a skilled, diverse, local workforce.
The Chamber’s Talent Team accomplishes this goal through two primary strategies:
In the Chattanooga area, education and workforce partners are equipping students and workers with the skills employers need today and tomorrow. From K–12 through higher education, institutions collaborate with global companies like Volkswagen and Wacker Chemie to prepare talent for advanced manufacturing, logistics, and back-office operations. These programs not only train future engineers and business leaders but also retool existing workers who are transitioning into new industries.
Examples of workforce delivery programs include:
Midnight welding classes
Customer service training
Non-Destructive Testing program
Nuclear operator training and certifications
Mechatronics and maintenance apprenticeships and certifications
