Kingsport Chamber Education & Workforce Development

Please mark your calendars, and be sure to register by visiting Workforce Solutions Schedule of Classes. For questions, please contact Jessica Barnet, [email protected].

The CPR BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings.

The Opioid, Stimulant, and Overdose Prevention training is a course that educates community members on opioid overdose and overdose prevention through the distribution of Naloxone. The Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) interface with their assigned communities to help to reduce harm, address stigma, and increase public awareness, including the brain science of addiction, compassion fatigue, and how to administer Naloxone.

Who Is Hiring Wednesday! ✍️👩‍💻

Kelly Services

Account Executives / Business Developers, this might be your next opportunity to advance your career. The Tri-Cities Professional and Industrial region is currently one of the fastest growing regions in Kelly.

Account Executive is accountable for:

Developing business with both strategic, high-volume staffing accounts as well as high-margin, local businesses.

Expanding and retaining existing customers, increasing our market share and profitability and achieving sales metrics.

Building and developing proposals and pricing models .

Essential Skills:
Proven aptitude to offer strategic consultative support to customers, collaborating on solutions to meet client needs.

Demonstrated proficiency in effectively collaborating, networking, cultivating business development, and building relationships with key stakeholders and prospects, both internal and external.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation capabilities using solid communication skills.

Possess current knowledge of competitive trends and market conditions to drive strategies and partnerships.

Seeking minimum of 5+ years of sales experience in staffing or in a service industry, in a B2B or outside sales capacity required. Required to be on-site in a branch or office, and travel within a 75 mile radius.

Explore the range of benefits for full-time employees at: Kelly Services | People (benefitsatkelly.com).

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, including, but not limited to, race, gender, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.

Call (423) 282-5550 or email [email protected] immediately if interested.

Your Kingsport Chamber

Due to inclement weather, your Kingsport Chamber will delay opening until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8.

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PROUD of our students in Kingsport City Schools!

Thank you Move to Kingsport for sharing. We value a strong school system in our community.

ACT scores: Kingsport leads region in Class of 2024 The Tennessee Department of Education recently released the district-level ACT scores for the 2023-2024 academic year. Since 2018, all students—not just those planning to attend college—have been r…

The backpacks are (mostly) ready, the alarm clocks are set (again) and we're heading back to school for round two!

Whether your goal is to make straight A’s or you just want to drink a little more coffee before entering the car line, you’ve got this!

Let’s dive into this semester with big goals, bigger dreams and maybe a snack break (or three) along the way.

Here’s to learning, growing and celebrating every little win—because YOU are doing amazing things.

What’s one thing you or your kiddos are excited for this semester? Let us know in the comments below!

What United WE READ said…

Create good habits by reading 20 minutes a day with your child! Creating life long learning starts at home!

Healthy Kingsport is helping our seniors AND helping our businesses grow!

Your Kingsport Chamber Downtown Kingsport Association Kosbe - The Small Business Connection

Send us your business name and your senior discount so we can promote it to our Senior Community! Help us help you and them!

Your Kingsport Chamber

Looking to grow your team? Your Kingsport Chamber’s Education and Workforce Development program can help! We will:

* Promote your open positions to a network of job seekers.

* Connect you with potential candidates.

* Provide resources to help you find the right talent.

Contact us today to with your open positions info at [email protected].

We so appreciate all of the support from United WE READ! 📚

What a year we had! 2024 was great, and we can't wait to continue serve our community in 2025!

Thank you Spectrum for your support
of Whoville at Roosevelt!

Thank you Rhonda Smith and Marsh Regional Blood Center for helping us decorate for Whoville at Roosevelt!

Whoville at Roosevelt’s classroom decorating winners was hard job to judge!

Winners that will receive classroom parties today are:

Classroom Doors

1st Place - Vaughan 3rd grade

2nd Place - Davis 3rd grade

3rd Place - Rutherford 5th grade and Blevins 5th grade (tie)

Christmas Tree - White - Kindergarten

Kingsport City Schools Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Philip Wright

Mark your calendars, and be sure to register by visiting Northeast State Community College’s Workforce Solutions Schedule of Classes!

•Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis.

•The CPR BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations and provide early use of an AED. This course is designed for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardiovascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings.

•The Opioid, Stimulant, and Overdose Prevention training is a course that educates community members on opioid overdose and overdose prevention through the distribution of Naloxone. The Regional Overdose Prevention Specialists (ROPS) interface with their assigned communities to help to reduce harm, address stigma, and increase public awareness, including the brain science of addiction, compassion fatigue, and how to administer Naloxone.

🌟CTE Tuesday🌟

Industry partners from Dobyns-Bennett High School and Eastman spent time with John Sevier Middle School career exploration students, introducing them to the exciting field of supply chain.

It’s never too early to explore hands-on careers that shape the future! Thank you to everyone involved for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals!


Your Kingsport Chamber
Kingsport City Schools

Congratulations to all of the participating teams at the FIRST® LEGO® League Model City Qualifier hosted by John Sevier Middle School.

Your Kingsport Chamber is proud to continue our sponsorship and partnership with Kingsport City Schools.

🌟CTE Tuesday🌟

Industry partners from Bell Flight spent time with John Sevier Middle School career exploration students, introducing them to the exciting fields of aerospace engineering and aviation mechanics.

It’s never too early to explore hands-on careers that shape the future! Thank you to everyone involved for inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals!


Your Kingsport Chamber
Kingsport City Schools