Why
The Pipeline Breaks Early
“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with this state initiative.”
— Commissioner
Claim
Tennessee’s talent gap is driven by early misalignment, not lack of opportunity.
What’s happening
◦ Jobs are arriving faster than aligned talent
◦ Workforce systems engage after disengagement
◦ Remediation is costly and less effective
◦ Workforce systems engage after disengagement
◦ Remediation is costly and less effective
The insight
By the time students formally enter workforce pipelines, many paths are already set—or closed.
Our intervention
Appalachia Sessions Live™ intervenes upstream, before misalignment becomes permanent.
Why that matters
Early alignment produces stronger persistence, clearer intent, and better workforce outcomes.
See how early intervention works.
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