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Today's the last day to apply for the 2026 Educator Externship Program! Educators will have access to local employers in high-demand sectors, such as Advanced Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Construction, Information Technology and Healthcare. This is an opportunity to make powerful, real-world connections to bring back to your classroom. Apply today at the link below.

The Rutherford Works team attended NC3 National Signing Day at the TCAT Murfreesboro! 🎉 This event is modeled after the NCAA's National Signing Day to recognize students who are making a celebrated commitment to their future; and for good reason: → Skilled trades are among the fastest-growing career fields in the country. → Career Technical Education (CTE) programs provide students with hands-on, job-ready skills from day one. → Celebrations like this shift the narrative that a technical career is a proud choice, not a fallback. If you ever have the opportunity to attend an NC3 Signing Day event, don't pass it up. 🎓 The energy and optimism in the room are a reminder of why workforce development work matters.

Who's Hiring Wednesday is designed to help you stay informed, and ready to act when opportunity appears. We deliver a free biweekly newsletter to your inbox with a curated list of companies actively hiring in Rutherford County. It includes open roles, starting pay (in many cases), and how to apply. Whether you're job searching, quietly exploring what's out there, or just want to stay ahead of the local market, this is the simplest tool you can add to your routine. Sign up at https://loom.ly/ZVzD5kw and put yourself in control.

If you haven't yet applied for the 2026 Educator Externship Program, there's still time, but not much! This hands-on professional development experience is open to K-12 teachers, counselors, career coaches, and school administrators. Participants spend a week with employers across Rutherford County's high-demand sectors, gaining real-world insights to help students better understand and prepare for today's workforce. Program Details: 📅 June 8-12, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM daily 👥 Limited to 40 educators Ready to bring real-world career insights to your students? Apply at the link below. Application deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Great leaders aren't born, they're developed. The next Certified Frontline Leadership Training is coming up; it's a powerful two-day program designed to sharpen your leadership skills and transform the way you lead your team. This four-session program takes place on May 6 & May 13 and covers skills that matter in today's workplace: • Coaching for performance and motivation • Improving employee performance • Navigating difficult conversations Frontline leaders are the backbone of every great organization. This training is a direct investment in your people and business outcomes. We're proud to partner with Workforce Essentials to bring this opportunity to our community. Click the link below to register or learn more. 👇🏾

What does it take for elementary and middle school students to compete on a global stage? Three Rutherford County students recently found out! Aaron Berry from Rutherford County Virtual School, Knox Gullion from Wilson Elementary School and Ellie Turner from Stewarts Creek Middle School traveled to Atlanta, GA, for the Global Amazing Shake Competition. They competed alongside more than 500 students from schools around the world. 🌍 While the competition was fierce, the real victory was in the experience itself. Our students sharpened their skills, built confidence and gained invaluable preparation for future opportunities. We're proud of their effort and excited to see them come back even stronger next year. 💪

What if one week could transform how you connect students to their future careers? The 2026 Educator Externship Program offers exactly that opportunity. This professional development experience provides teachers, counselors, career coaches and administrators with direct access to employers across five high-demand, high-wage career sectors. We're accepting applications from K-12 educators across Murfreesboro City Schools, Rutherford County Schools and Rutherford County Private Schools. Program Details: 📅 June 8-12, 2026 ⏰ 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM daily Ready to bring real-world career insights to your students? Apply at the link below. Application deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026.

We recently hosted Inside the Industry: Healthcare Spotlight, where students and their families explored the countless career paths available in healthcare. 🏥 Seeing our community actively engage in career exploration reminds us why workforce development matters. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event a success. Your enthusiasm for growth and learning is what makes Rutherford County's workforce so strong. 💙 Want to stay in the loop for future events? Follow Rutherford Works and join us in building a thriving local workforce.

What if your leaders had the tools to transform employee performance through better coaching? We're excited to announce the next Certified Frontline Leadership Training led by Workforce Essentials. It's a comprehensive two-part program designed specifically for supervisors and managers who want to elevate their leadership skills. Across four interactive sessions, participants will learn: ✅ How to motivate teams through personalized engagement ✅ The GROW coaching model for performance improvement ✅ Strategies for de-escalating situations and handling difficult conversations Investing in leadership development isn't just good for your managers, it's good for your entire organization. https://loom.ly/Fqf2zJs

What if your next career opportunity was right here in your own community? Finding the right job doesn't mean you have to look far from home. Whether you're in healthcare, technology, manufacturing or exploring new fields, our job board connects you with employers in Rutherford County. Here's what makes Who's Hiring Wednesday different: ✅ Biweekly updates with fresh opportunities ✅ Local positions across diverse industries ✅ Direct connection to Rutherford County employers Sign up for the WHW Newsletter and get notified every time we update the job board with new opportunities: https://loom.ly/ZVzD5kw. What industry are you exploring? Share in the comments below! 👇