UT Institute for Public Service

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Minding the Gap

CIS works to recruit for manufacturing jobs.

UT IPS building at 193 Polk Ave
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IPS Expands in Middle Tennessee

IPS added training space in Nashville to meet a growing demand.

Russell Toone assists a business owner with the government contracting process.
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Continuing His Service

Veteran helps veteran-owned businesses.

technicians in tactical gear photograph a shed behind yellow crime scene tape
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Center Hosts Forensic Invitational

On a crisp spring morning, 17 U.S. Army forensic science technicians closely studied seven crime scenes deep in the forest in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

A CMFO program participant takes notes during a lecture
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Making Government Work Better

A finance program reduces audit findings in municipalities.

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Naifeh, Baker Centers Host Newly Elected Legislators

Newly elected legislators participated in two and a half days of sessions with UT experts and toured Neyland Stadium in Knoxville.

Sherry Costanza Steady
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Steady As She Goes

Procurement Technical Assistance Center helps business owner Sherry Costanza Steady.

high school students touring an automobile manufacturing facility
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Celebrate Manufacturing Day

UT Center for Industrial Services partnered with some of its manufacturing partners in Tennessee to host tours for local high school students.

Narcan branded naloxone nasal spray
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Increasing Incidents

With the majority of drug overdose deaths attributed to opioids, UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center partnered with BlueCross Blue Shield of Tennessee Health Foundation to do something about it.

Tennessee Foreign Language
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Tennessee Foreign Language Institute Joins UT

Under this new arrangement, the center will tailor its mission to providing language services to state and local government entities in support of industrial recruitment and economic development.

Hands On
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Hands On

Law enforcement's forensic training heads to the woods.

Large group of professionals attending a training
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Naifeh Center Trains THEC Leaders

A two-year leadership academy encourages lifelong learning for and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Kinion Dunn stands by heavy industrial equipment
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To Be an Optimist

To succeed in the business world, you need to be an optimist. At least, that’s what one UT alumnus says. He held on to optimism even during the 2008 economic crisis.

LEIC leads a training session to help college investigators of sexual assault.
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LEIC Trains Campus Investigators

In 2016, Tennessee legislators approached the LEIC to expand their training on investigating domestic violence and sexual assault to help campus investigators.

Training Specialist Chris Jones, left, and Training Coordinator Greg Coker participate in a firearm simulation at the LEIC in March.
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Virtual Danger

Inside the Law Enforcement Innovation Center’s simulation of confrontation.

IPS Stakeholders give their input at a listening session in Jackson.
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IPS Launches Strategic Plan

The results of three planning meetings and four listening sessions across the state shaped a new strategic plan that will guide IPS and its agencies.

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.

Kay Cole James
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IPS Agencies Welcome Women in Public Service

More than 100 women from across Tennessee, representing different positions in state and local government, attended the annual Women in Public Service Symposium.

collage of images from the 30s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s
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Historic Timeline and Memorable Moments: 1917 – 2017

Noteworthy, events, people and moments from the past century

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Stop Domestic Violence

The UT Law Enforcement Innovation Center provided domestic violence and sexual assault training throughout the state.

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Made in Tennessee

UT's Center for Industrial Services launched an initiative in 2013 to highlight in-state businesses and manufacturers.

IPS Vice President Herb Byrd, right, visits with a neighbor at IPS block party.
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Block Party for New Neighbors

In partnership with the UT Foundation, the Institute for Public Service hosted a neighborhood block party at IPS’ new offices in April.

Mike Kwasnik Jr. and Robert Kwasnik surrounded by zipper manufacturing equipment
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Zipping Along for 50 Years

Robert Kwasnik admits that, when he tells people what he does, he doesn’t always receive a warm response.