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Bigham: Closing the opportunity gap is a top priority for Chattanooga 2.0

Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director Jared Bigham speaks during a meeting with the Times Free Press editorial board in the newsroom on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director Jared Bigham speaks during a meeting with the Times Free Press editorial board in the newsroom on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn. Chattanooga 2.0 Executive Director Jared Bigham speaks during a meeting with the Times Free Press editorial board in the newsroom on Friday, May 11, 2018 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

As the second anniversary of Chattanooga 2.0 approaches, this is an appropriate time to answer some key questions about what this community-wide movement is all about what it has accomplished.

Chattanooga 2.0 was formed to support the transformation of educational and workforce opportunities all across Hamilton County. We know if we do this right, we also will transform the employment opportunities and quality of life for every person in our community.

» So, is Chattanooga 2.0 a coalition?

Yes, it is a coalition of the willing with more than 150 community organizations and dozens of community leaders aligning their work around specific projects.

Get involved

Visit Chatt2.org today to learn more.