Lee Signs Executive Order to Expand Workforce Development - Articles

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Posted by: Azya Thornton on Jun 11, 2025

Gov. Bill Lee has signed an executive order aimed at expanding Tennessee’s workforce development, particularly in high-growth industries. Executive Order 109 designates the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board as the central leadership for the state’s broader workforce agenda, according to Fox 17. The order calls for leveraging technology and employer partnerships to personalize career pathways, promote continuous innovation and maximize public return on investment. “As companies continue to invest in Tennessee and create high-quality jobs, continued coordination across state government and public-private partnerships will be necessary to unlock our full economic potential and create greater opportunity for all Tennesseans to thrive," Lee said. The signing ceremony took place in Knoxville.