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NASHVILLE - In compliance with Executive Order Number 70, issued by Gov. Bill Lee on December 20, 2020, the state's nine local workforce development boards will expand virtual services to Tennesseans until January 19, 2021. This expansion of virtual services will leverage the capacity of the Virtual American Job Center (https://tnvirtualajc.com/) to provide the full gamut of services to improve employment outcomes for Tennesseans and employers.

NASHVILLE – Unemployment across Tennessee decreased significantly in November 2020 according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on December 12, 2020

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) launched the Tennessee Virtual American Job Center (VAJC) Friday, bringing information about job services and programs to Tennesseans anytime, anywhere. The unique website guides users to not only the employment assistance available to them but also other services offered by multiple state agencies.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on December 5, 2020

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 28, 2020

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 21, 2020

NASHVILLE – Many Tennessee counties experienced changes in their unemployment rates during October 2020, according to newly released data from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD).

NASHVILLE – Tennessee employers added nearly 25,000 new jobs between September and October. Even with the creation of new jobs, the state’s unemployment rate inched upward for the first time in five months.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 14, 2020

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on November 7, 2020

NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Lee has proclaimed Nov. 9 through 15 as Apprenticeship Week in Tennessee. His proclamation coincides with National Apprenticeship Week, which highlights the importance of the learn while you earn programs in states across the county.

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) warns unemployment claimants about an email scam that continues to make its way across the country.

Tennessee Unemployment Claims Data for the week ending on October 31, 2020

NASHVILLE – The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) informed the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) late Thursday afternoon the Extended Benefits (EB) program will end in the state on Saturday, Oct. 31.