HIGHLANDS

A key factor in the quality of life for individuals is obtaining a wage that allows long term planning and stability. In the Highlands region, the current median household income is $44,567. Our goal is to raise this average to meet the state level of $54,089. We will accomplish this by recruiting higher wage career opportunities, upskilling our current workforce and targeting socioeconomic groups for workforce re-entry... The Highlands Economic Partnership strives to improve the quality of life for citizens in Putnam, White, Jackson and Overton counties (The Highlands region of Central Tennessee) by providing opportunities for businesses to grow and prosper. We do this through Economic Development, Workforce Development and Workplace Education... Across the Highlands region, our industry workforce demands are higher than they have ever been. With nearly, 11,000 open positions, our goal is to facilitate as many opportunities for our industry partners to interview superior talent-..

Primary location: Cookeville United States