Nicholas Bishop And Jeremy Wendt On Building Tennessee's Workforce

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Nicholas Bishop, VP of Economic and Community Development at Volunteer State Community College, discusses enhancing K–12 education through community partnerships, expanding workforce pathways, and integrating AI tools for student success.

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24 Jun 2PM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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