YOUR SKILLS. YOUR FUTURE. YSYF is a Bradley County TN initiative to create a well-qualified workforce to meet the ever-increasing, local industry demands by
developing your skills and passions into a successful and sustainable career. Take Career Quiz Job Outlooks MEET TRAVIS Travis Butler landed two job offers after completing a
two-week program at The Refuge in Bradley County.

Find out how YSYF can help you do the same. Take Career Quiz Training Programs MEET JOE Joe is a local parent and business owner
who understands the importance of encouraging his children
to pursue technical career paths.

Find out how YSYF can help you do the same. Training Programs Take Career Quiz
Students

You know what you like and what you’re good at. How do you turn that into a career? We’re here to help you figure it out.

Parents

Your teenager has chosen a career path, so how can you support them? We’ve compiled resources and stats to help you help them.

Educators

You recognize the importance of arming students with boundless knowledge. We have the tools to aid you in the classroom.

Career Seekers

You are curious about what opportunities are out there. View our list of local employers who are now hiring.

Manufacturers help to drive Tennessee’s economy
For every $1 spent in manufacturing, another $1.89 is added to the economy. That is the highest multiplier effect of any economic sector. In addition, for every one worker in manufacturing, there are another four employees hired elsewhere.
Quicklinks

Not sure where to start? Here are some useful links to get you going.

HOW WE
CAN HELP YOU
Job Outlooks

Understand what the future looks like for the manufacturing industry and the career you want.

Career Opportunities

A comprehensive list of local manufacturing businesses that are looking for qualified applicants.

Training Programs

Classes are available for local students that provide hands-on, real-world training and experiences.

  • Who's Hiring
    Find Opportunities

    Local companies are looking for candidates like you! We’ve compiled a list of the top Bradley / Cleveland corporations who are often hiring. Browse the list and search for local jobs!

  • Colleges
    Local Programs To Consider

    Local colleges are offering fantastic opportunities for new and returning students. Most programs are less than 2 years and will equip you with the tools necessary to find a fulfilling career. Learn more about education now!

  • Financial Aid
    Get Your Foot In The Door

    Education has never been more affordable in TN! Learn about scholarship programs and financial aid benefits you could receive! Most students enrolling in local certificate programs graduate with ZERO debt! Click here to learn more!

  • Educator Tools
    Help Drive Students

    YSYF has a team of local educators who are able to answer your questions and provide insight into local training programs. Find out how to drive your students with training, scholarship, and job outlook information. Click here to learn more

  • Career Quiz
    Find A Path

    Take our short career quiz and see which jobs your interests line up with. Narrow down your choices and explore the jobs that might be right for you. Click here to take the quiz!

  • Tips For Success
    Interview And Resume Advice

    From updating your resume to what questions to ask and what to wear at an interview, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how to get your resume in front of the people who make the hiring decisions. Click here to find out more!

By 2024, an estimated 48 percent of job openings in the United States will be middle-skill.

Job
Outlooks
WELDERS & CUTTERS

Average Pay
$48,380 per year

Education
HS Diploma or equivalent

Training
moderate ON-The-job

Outlook
3% growth

CHEMICAL TECH

Average Pay
$48,160 per year

Education
Associate’s Degree

Training
Moderate Term on-the-job

Outlook
2% growth

See Who's hiring

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Testimonials

People in our area are landing successful, lifelong careers. These are their stories.

When you’re thinking about a career to go into, choose something that you love—that is the most important. Don’t limit yourself. Do what you’re passionate about and go out there and achieve your dreams.
Svetlana Moskalenko
Cleveland High School Graduate | Advanced Vehicle Electronics Systems Specialist at Volkswagen
It may not make sense for everyone to take on the debt of a four-year degree, and the statistics don’t really bear out that it’s the best option for everybody—it can be for some, but for others it may make sense to go to a technical school or get a two-year degree and go right into the workforce.
Joe McCullough
Two sons studied at Walker Valley High School’s Career and Technical Education Program
In my classes, we’ve been working with real-life industries with machines, people, assembly lines, robots—we’ve been doing a lot of training to see what it is we want to eliminate from our career choices and what it is we actually want to do.
Lizandro Alvarez
Junior at Cleveland High School
To the parents who would be hesitant to allow their kids to pursue a skilled trade career: I would say you really should check out what it looks like today. I have visited many of these manufacturing businesses right here in our county and it’s quite eye opening how many high-end skills are required to accomplish these tasks. Parents need to check it out for themselves and understand that the skills developed in high school today allow a student to enter the workforce at a level that’s very different than it was 20 or 30 years ago.
Joe McCullough
Two sons studied at Walker Valley High School’s Career and Technical Education Program
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