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Series
Upjohn Institute Technical Report No. 26-062
DOI
10.17848/tr26-062
Issue Date
October 2026
Abstract
This report provides a strategic analysis of the potential job training population of prime-age (25–54) “Recompete” residents within 14 identified census tracts in South and East Chattanooga, Tennessee. The data reveal a distinct population facing compounded physical and economic barriers that require a multisectoral approach beyond traditional skills training. The report offers neighborhood-specific strategies to improve stable employment through better access to training and other forms of transportation, childcare, and language assistance.
Sponsorship
City of Chattanooga
Subject Areas
EDUCATION; Early childhood; Childcare / Child care; Preschool and early education; Career and technical education; LABOR MARKET ISSUES; Wages, health insurance and other benefits; Local labor markets; Regional policy and planning; Regional collaboration; Transportation and infrastructure; Income support programs; Public training programs; WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Citation
Bolter, Kathleen, Gerrit Anderson, and Kyle Huisman. 2026. "Assessment of the Potential Training Population within Selected Neighborhoods in the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee." Upjohn Institute Technical Report No. 26-062. Kalamazoo, MI: W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. https://doi.org/10.17848/tr26-062