Tennessee state senator Eric StewartIF YOU GO
What: Rural Opportunities Summit: A 21st Century Job FairWhen: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT Wednesday-ThursdayWhere: Coffee County Convention Center, 147 Hospitality Blvd., Manchester, Tenn.More information: Rep. Eric Stewart, 931-967-1462; Brenda Cannon, Motlow State, 931-393-1500.
NASHVILLE — Tennessee politicians have jousted for months over the state’s high unemployment rate, with Republicans hosting hearings focused on aiding business while Democrats toured the state last week to hear ideas on fostering job growth.
But state Sen. Eric Stewart, D-Belvidere, and Motlow State Community College have teamed up to put their own stamp on the jobless problems.
The result is the Rural Opportunities Summit: A 21st Century Job Fair, which will be held Wednesday and Thursday at the Coffee County Convention Center in Manchester, Tenn.
Stewart said the goal is to provide the unemployed in the district with assistance in resume writing, interview skills, workplace ethics and other areas. They also will get the opportunity to meet with representatives from companies or agencies, including Nissan, Bridgestone, FedEx and TVA, as well as smaller firms seeking workers.