Sen. Joey Hensley

Comptroller report highlights Tennessee workforce alignment accomplishments, goals

The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury this month released a comprehensive report on recent and potential efforts to align the workforce in Tennessee. In this column I will discuss several highlights of the report.

Workforce alignment occurs when the supply of qualified workers matches up with employers’ demands. In other words, it ensures workers throughout the state possess the skills and qualifications employers are looking for so they can pursue meaningful careers.

Workforce alignment has long been a stat...