tnAchieves

The mission of tnAchieves is to enhance post-secondary opportunities and outcomes by providing holistic student supports rooted in community and accountability.

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A special thank you to Kasey Vatter from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) for speaking with the tnAchieves team today!

As TDOT's People and Talent Development Manager, Kasey leads statewide workforce development and leadership initiatives that support more than 3,000 employees across Tennessee. Her work is centered on developing talent, strengthening organizational capacity, and creating systems that empower employees to thrive.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in state government and higher education, Kasey shared valuable insights on leadership, workforce development, and building sustainable talent pipelines. We are grateful for her time, expertise, and commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

Thank you, Kasey, for investing in our team!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Jessica Gist-4 years

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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D.R.E.A.M. T.E.A.M.

We’re giving you a sneak peek into the values and culture that drive tnAchieves and our mission. Each week, a team member will share one of our DREAMTEAM values and what it means to them.

This week, meet JB who graduated from Johnson University.

This week’s value is:

Mindful—We never shy away from hard work but understand the importance of balancing this with the needs of our team members. We are kind, collaborative and thoughtful in how we interact with one another. We are also dedicated to the constant pursuit of personal growth.

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"Do not let someone tell you no who does not have the power to tell you yes."

@LeadershipTN President and CEO @TNLeadershipGuy joined the tnAchieves Podcast to share a powerful reminder for students: perseverance matters.

Sometimes "no" simply means "not yet." Keep asking questions. Keep looking for the next step. Keep going.

At tnAchieves, we believe students have more power than they realize, and Alfred’s message is one every student should hear.

🎧 Watch the full clip and hear more from Alfred on leadership, education and grit: https://t.co/rAf4ZFLcZX

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Delaney Jackson-1 year

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Samantha Brooks-1 year

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Daniela Rodriguez-4 years

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Dani Beth Moffett-1 year

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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D.R.E.A.M. T.E.A.M.

We’re giving you a sneak peek into the values and culture that drive tnAchieves and our mission. Each week, a team member will share one of our DREAMTEAM values and what it means to them.

This week, meet Mi'Keisha Esaw who graduated from The University of Memphis.

This week’s value is:
Accountable—We are transparent with our approach and our results and remain accountable to EACH OTHER, our students, families, mentors and partners.

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Thank you to Career Services at @volstatecampus for partnering with us to host a resume workshop!

Students received one-on-one support to create or review their resumes. Every student who attended was previously unaware of the campus Career Services, and all left with their own resume or an appointment to continue working on one!

It's all part of supporting students and Building Tennessee's Future Workforce!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Mi'Keisha Esaw-1 year

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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Thank you to Jim Snell from @volunteertn for talking with our team!

Volunteer Tennessee is the state service commission that encourages volunteerism and service in our state.

We're proud to partner with Volunteer Tennessee to learn more about how to better connect students to community service needs in their region!

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Brandon Fisher-4 years

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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The newest episode of the At Scale podcast is now live!

In this episode, we chat with the President & CEO of @LeadershipTN. Alfred Degrafinreid shares his personal journey and the work Leadership Tennessee does to bring leaders together from across the state.

🎧https://t.co/CE55maFrUf

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in June!

Congratulations to:
Marisa Triggiano-1 year

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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Registration is OPEN NOW for our spring Job Shadow Days!

We've partnered with businesses across the state to provide students with the opportunity to explore careers available in their community and have a hands-on way to explore career paths.

Registration is open until June 26.

To learn more about Job Shadowing and register, click here: https://t.co/GPEtwzZF9S.

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D.R.E.A.M. T.E.A.M.

We’re giving you a sneak peek into the values and culture that drive tnAchieves and our mission. Each week, a team member will share one of our DREAMTEAM values and what it means to them.

This week, meet Kory Martinez who graduated from Maryville College.
This week’s value is:

Engaged—We engage in our communities and with our stakeholders. We believe in the power of community-based mentors.

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Congrats to our team members who are celebrating big milestones in May!

Congratulations to:
Baylor Atkins-6 years

We could not Build Tennessee's Future Workforce without your hard work!

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The May edition of the tnAchieves Newsletter is now live!

This month, we celebrated the Class of 2026 as they graduate, gathered valuable feedback from more than 30 high schools and opened registration for Job Shadow Days — helping students connect education to meaningful career opportunities!

🔗Read the full newsletter here: https://t.co/eLRTixC6Ho.