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06/17/2026

Attention, Rutherford County employers: Who's Hiring Wednesday is your moment! 📣

Are you looking for your next great hire? Our job board reaches job seekers actively exploring opportunities across our community, and we refresh it every two weeks to keep listings current.

If your organization has open positions, we want to help connect you with local talent. Click below to get your openings in front of the right people!

06/16/2026

Ever feel like there aren't enough hours in the day or that your team struggles to adapt when things change?

Those are some of the most common challenges leaders face, and they're exactly what the Performance Leadership Series tackles head-on.

Hosted by Workforce Essentials at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, this four-session training covers Change Management, Decision Making, Time Management and Stress Management across two convenient half-days — June 24 and June 30.

At $250 per participant, it's a smart investment in the skills that make good leaders great.

Register today before spots fill up!

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

What happens when you give educators a front-row seat to Rutherford County's top industries for a full week? Real connections, insights and impact for students. 🎓 📈

After wrapping up another incredible Educator Externship last week, we are proud of the teachers, counselors, career coaches and administrators who spent time immersed in our community's high-demand career sectors.

They will head back to their classrooms equipped to bring real-world insights to their students in a whole new way.

Stay tuned for more highlights from this year's program!

06/11/2026

Ready to stand out in your job search? 📋 ACT WorkKeys can be a game-changer when you're looking to take the next step in your career.

Completing the assessment can earn you an ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate, a credential that demonstrates your skills in areas business leaders care about most.

Message us to find out how to get started!

06/10/2026

Local businesses provide a variety of careers for our local workforce. If you're looking for fun things to do this summer now that school is out, consider supporting local businesses at Sip, Shop & Stroll Downtown After 5 tomorrow evening. You'll enjoy an evening of late-night shopping, local eats and great vibes in historic downtown Murfreesboro.

Here you'll find details about this event: https://loom.ly/scRZOWQ. Use the Rutherford County Convention and Visitors Bureau for more awesome things to do this summer.

06/08/2026

Rutherford County is open for business and growing fast! We've added new and updated commercial properties to our website, including spaces available now and those currently under construction.

Visit our website to explore all available listings: https://loom.ly/Fmt23ZQ.

06/05/2026

The Rutherford Works biweekly newsletter delivers the updates that matter most straight to your inbox: local partnership, program news, event announcements and workforce insights.

It's free, it's local, and it's built for community partners, educators and industry professionals who want to stay informed. Subscribe today via the link below!

What workforce topics would you love to see more of in your inbox? Tell us in the comments!

06/04/2026

Great leaders aren't born, they're developed. 🏆

The Performance Leadership Series, hosted at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, is a 2-day training program designed to equip supervisors and managers with the practical skills to lead more effectively.

Sessions cover change management, decision making, time management and stress management.

Dates"
June 24 | 8 AM–12 PM
June 30 | 8 AM–12 PM

Reserve your spot at the link below before seats are gone!

06/03/2026

A new week, a new opportunity. 💼 It's Who's Hiring Wednesday!

You may be a recent grad stepping into your first role, a professional ready for a fresh start or someone who's simply been waiting for the right moment. No matter the reason, there's an opportunity for you in Rutherford County.

Our job board is updated every two weeks with the latest local openings across multiple industries. Visit our website to browse current positions or sign up for our free bi-weekly newsletter to have updates delivered straight to your inbox.

What industry are you most excited to explore? Share in the comments!