Save the Date! 2026 TN Workforce Development Academy

Save the Date! 2026 TN Workforce Development Academy
March 3–5, 2026 | Cookeville, Tennessee

We are pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2026 Tennessee Workforce Development (TNWFD) Academy! Mark your calendars for March 3–5, 2026, as we gather in Cookeville, TN for three days of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.

This two-and-a-half day training brings together workforce development professionals, business and HR leaders, economic development practitioners and community leaders from across the state to explore strategies that strengthen Tennessee’s workforce ecosystem and drive economic growth. 

The 2026 TNWFD Academy features dynamic sessions, engaging speakers, and valuable networking opportunities. Join us in advancing the future of workforce development in Tennessee! 

Stay tuned! Registration, scholarship and accommodation details are coming soon!

 

The TNWFD Academy is proudly presented by the Center for Industrial Services, an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service.

For questions or more information about the TNWFD Academy, please contact Autumn Derrick at 865-974-5719 or autumn.derrick@tennessee.edu.