Professional Development

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Tennessee Chamber, Center for Industrial Services Forge Training Partnership

Fifty employees from 26 Tennessee departments graduated from the Naifeh Center’s Administrative Professionals Academy during a ceremony at the Tennessee State Library and Archives.

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Tennessee Chamber, CIS Forge Training Partnership

The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the UT Center for Industrial Services (CIS) are joining forces to provide affordable training opportunities to help Tennessee manufacturers achieve their desired goals.

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IPS Training Programs Help State Officials Work Better, Smarter

For years, IPS agencies have offered training opportunities to help state and municipal officials like Gary Behler get off to a strong start and do their jobs better.

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MTAS Wraps up 75th Anniversary Celebration

The UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service (MTAS) held three events across the state to celebrate its 75th anniversary.

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Learning to Lead

Learn how the CPM program's growth in West Tennessee is enhancing professional development for local leaders and driving significant economic projects.

Rev. Paul Middlebrook speaks to a room of people attending the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute.
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TPGI Graduates Sharpen Their Leadership Skills

55 state employees recently graduated from the Tennessee Government Professionals Institute, an initiative for emerging leaders by the Naifeh Center.

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Certified Learning

The Naifeh Center's Tennessee Certified Public Manager program allows graduates to earn graduate school credits.

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LEIC to Extend Cultural Competency Training

A program that started on UT’s undergraduate campuses will go nationwide, thanks to a grant the Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) received from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of ... Read more

Kevin Lauer (foreground) fire management consultant with CTAS, instructs Gary West, deputy commissioner, Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, State Fire Marshal’s Office (left) and Patrick Sheehan (right) executive director for the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency.
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Firefighting Teamwork

Mutual aid is ensured by IPS planning, and provides resources beyond the means of any single fire department.