Our Purpose
Workforce Warriors prepares our teens for real-world success through career exposure, financial literacy, and hands-on workforce development. Built on three pillars — Career Exposure, College & Career Access, and Program Impact — the program opens doors to futures many of our teens never knew were possible. We exist to invest in our teens, helping them build character, confidence, leadership, and hope while preparing them for successful, lifelong careers.
Ages Served
Teens, ages 13–18
Higher Education Partners
TCAT Northwest · UT Martin · Dyersburg State
Format
Monthly tours & workshops
Activities
Facility tours and hands-on career exploration at many of West Tennessee's leading employers
Meet professionals and observe real work environments in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, business, and skilled trades
Dual enrollment and technical certifications through TCAT Northwest
Higher education pathways with University of Tennessee at Martin and Dyersburg State Community College
Financial literacy training with Leaders Credit Union
Resume writing, interview workshops, and professional mentorship
Guidance to explore every pathway — college, technical education, military service, or the workforce
Benefits
Improved employment readiness for our teens
Stronger leadership and communication skills
Greater confidence and professionalism in any setting
Increased social integration and workplace preparedness
The ability to make informed, confident career decisions
A clear, supported path to a successful future
The Foundation
Three Pillars of Success
01
Career Exposure
Facility tours and hands-on exploration at many of West Tennessee's leading employers, where our teens meet professionals, observe real work environments, and discover careers in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, business, and skilled trades.
02
College & Career Access
Dual enrollment, technical certifications, and higher education through partnerships with TCAT Northwest, University of Tennessee at Martin, and Dyersburg State Community College — helping our teens explore every pathway after high school.
03
Program Impact
We prepare our teens for successful futures by improving employment readiness, developing leadership and communication skills, building confidence and professionalism, and helping them make informed career decisions.
Community Partners
The partners behind our teens.
These organizations open their doors, share their expertise, and invest in our teens — making Workforce Warriors possible.
Magnum
Logistics and transportation
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Healthcare and medical careers
Charms
Manufacturing and candy production
Leaders Credit Union
Financial literacy and banking
Mueller Industries
Manufacturing and industrial products
TCAT Northwest
Technical education and certifications
U.S. Cold Storage
Logistics and cold chain operations
Schedule
Tours and workshops scheduled monthly; dual enrollment follows the TCAT academic calendar.
Ready to Get Involved?
Join this program and start building a great future today. Have questions? We'd love to hear from you.