Education and Workforce
A Pipeline Built for Industry
We don’t just find workers; we build them. Our education system is closely integrated with industrial needs, creating a seamless path from the classroom to a career.
Labor Shed
Regional Draw: We draw from a skilled labor pool of over 13,000, with commuters easily accessing Paris from surrounding rural counties (Benton, Carroll, Stewart, Weakley).
Our primary partners in workforce training offers “Career in a Year” programs with licensure rates frequently hitting 100%.
Key Programs: RN Fast Track, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, and Practical Nursing.
Custom Training: The ability to design bespoke training modules for your specific production lines.
K-12 Foundation
Henry County Schools: Robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and health sciences.
Paris Special School District: Paris Special School District provides a high-quality education focused on student success, innovation, and career readiness, highlighted by the STEAM program at Inman Middle School that prepares students for future opportunities.
