A 21st Century Workforce

Businesses in the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley have access to a skilled workforce with a high percentage of technologically trained workers. Workforce development programs ensure that these workers are ready to meet the needs of a changing, competitive global workplace.

The East Tennessee laborshed provides a strong supply of educated, dedicated employees for any type of enterprise.

The area is home to top-quality educational institutions including the main campus of the University of Tennessee, eight four-year colleges, four two-year and community colleges, and six technology training centers.