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Tennessee Rail Workforce

Overview 

 

 

Why Rail Matters to Tennessee

 

Rail Operations and Emerging Trends 

 

Workforce Challenges and Opportunities 

 

Tennessee Rail Workforce Needs Assessment 

 

Tennessee Multisector Working Group 

Project strategies and implementation will be guided by a Multisector Working Group. The working group is made up of industry, labor, education, and workforce representatives from across the state and region. They will assist the team in identifying workforce development needs, skills gaps, and training and education priorities, and will help engage educators across the K-12 and post-secondary education continuum in project activities.  

 

Erik Anderson, Passenger Transportation, Rail, and Freight Section Manager 

    Tennessee Department of Transportation 

Karen Claussen, Vice Chairman 

    Gulf & Ohio Railways 

Antoine Hawkins, State and Local Affairs Manager 

    CN 

Kate Lancaster, Senior Human Resources Business Partner

 R. J. Corman

Jennie McCabe, Director of Workforce Development 

    Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development 

Dr. Pamela McKinley, Principal 

    Transportation-STEM Academy at East High School 

    Memphis Shelby County Schools 

Johnathan Michael, Senior Coordinator 

    Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Supply Chain, and Transportation 

    Tennessee Department of Education 

Deorsi Newell, Division Chairman 

    Transportation Communications Union Lodge 794  

Brandon Phinx, Deputy State Apprenticeship Director 

    Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development 

Jason Scott, Director, Talent Acquisition 

    Norfolk Southern 

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