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"Skill Up Tennessee was definitely a part of my support system while attending school. As a single mother, it isn’t always the easiest to further your career, while having to be a provider at the same time. I am thankful for all the help that I was given and it has definitely paid off in the end." Briana Edmonds West Tennessee Dyer County

"I can’t think Skill Up enough, the gas cards really helped me while traveling back and forth to school." Martha Brown Middle Tennessee Maury County

"Skill Up helped me accomplish my dream of becoming a nurse! With tuition assistance, gas cards, and getting all of my school supplies, I was able to successfully finish my nursing program, pass my NCLEX and am now a licensed practical nurse working in a great field doing what I’ve always wanted to do. Thank you Skill Up!" Shemill Hill West Tennessee Shelby County

"I’m so excited about this program. It sounds like it might (help) making it through school possible for me." Kaitlyn Parrott East Tennessee Knox County

"Skill Up has helped me with school so much such as providing me with (travel reimbursement) gas cards and purchasing my clinical uniform. Melissa has been nothing but great in helping me with my nursing school process!" Natalie Prater Middle Tennessee Bedford County

"I feel much more confident and realize the mistakes I was making during interviews." Tina Bird East Tennessee Greene County

"I’ve had a very positive experience with Skill Up Tennessee. Staff have been so helpful and accommodating, and the process is very streamlined and user friendly. I look forward to working much more with the Skill Up Team!" Brenda Woodruff Career Academy Memphis

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Phone: (865) 200-4536
Fax: (865) 200-4500
Email: skillup@tennessee.edu
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Skill Up Tennessee is funded under an agreement with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development SNAP Employment and Training Program.
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