1. Apprenticeships in Tennessee
Exploring the Opportunities

2. The Stage is Set!
The Drive to 55 is Governor Bill Haslam’s initiative to increase the number of Tennesseans with a postsecondary degree or credential to 55 percent by the year The Drive to 55 is focused on ensuring that more Tennesseans are equipped with the skills and credentials that will be needed to support the state’s economy now and in the future.

3. The Necessary Ingredients for Success
Significant improvement with post- completion outcomes
Abundant supply of skilled talent
Stronger alignment between credentials and skill demand

4. Can Expanding Apprenticeships Help?
A critical component of statewide talent development
Improves public and private sector engagement
Strategy for learn-and-earn opportunities
National Outcomes
410,370 active apprentices
91% find employment
$60,000 or higher average salary

5. Other Factors of Consideration
Low labor force participation rates %
Tightening labor market – 3.4% unemployment
Supporting attainment beyond credential production – 40.8% attainment rate
Growth of middle skill jobs
Tennessee Outcomes
55 of 95 Counties
309 Sponsoring Companies
5,466 Active of 145,307 Registered Apprenticeships

6. The Opportunity? Alignment with the implicit goal of Drive to 55
Remedy for Tennessee’s tightening labor market
Alternative for traditional seat-time education approach
Strategy to improve soft skills through work experiences
Improve the completion pipeline

7. Is This An Opportunity Worthy of Action?
Ownership: public-private partnership approach
Accountability: setting goals for success
Urgency: sustainable supply of labor and talent

8. Thank You!
Kenyatta Lovett, Executive Director Complete Tennessee CompleteTennessee.org