Southwest Workforce Solutions Center Open House and Career Fair

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Amy Shead, Associate Vice President of Workforce Development and Career & Technical Education at Southwest Tennessee Community College, along with Chuck Thomas, III, Chief Government and External Relations Officer, who both highlight the 25th Anniversary of Southwest Tennessee Community College and their Southwest Workforce Solutions Center Open House and Career Fair taking place April 10, 2025 at the Macon Cove Campus from 9 AM to 2 PM. During the interview, Amy and Chuck talk about the history and some of the benefits of pursuing an education at Southwest Tennessee Community College, such as affordability, low student to teacher ratios and mentorship, and high job placement rates. Amy details the Center, which was launched in 2023 and offers programs in automotive, business, engineering, IT, logistics and transportation management, robotics, health care, and more. These programs have embedded workforce-ready certificates students can earn that can provide the opportunity for entry into the workforce or transfer to a 4-year college upon completion of a degree. Whether a student enrolls in a credit or CTE (workforce) programs, they will have a seamless career pathway to choose from that best supports their career and their life situations. Amy and Chuck then spotlight the Southwest Workforce Solutions Center Open House and Career Fair taking place April 10, 2025 at the Macon Cove Campus from 9 AM to 2 PM. The event is free and open to the public. The theme is “Advancing AI and Technologies.” Southwest and industry experts will share insights on the impact of AI across various sectors, education and what’s in store for Memphis. The day includes: An industry panel and sponsored luncheon on AI and Technologies; watching students commit to signing on with Southwest as part of National Signing Day for Career-Tech majors; expo showcasing career and technologies programs; tours of their technologies building and Southwest Express – their mobile career exploration labs that have traveled all over the Mid-South plus a new mobile unit that is focused on allied health careers, the Southwest Express Health Careers Exploration Lab; and a Community Career fair to meet and network with representatives from Memphis and national businesses. Amy and Chuck talk about some of the different speakers and industry panelists who will be featured at the event and some of the different topics they will be discussing related to the impact of AI on business and in education. They wrap up sharing how the public can register for the event and participate. Visit https://southwest.tn.edu to learn more about Southwest Tennessee Community College and to sign up for the event. You can also call, 901-333-5000 for more information.