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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 22 MIN

UpRise

from State of the Workforce · host TN Dept. of Labor & Workforce

(00:00:00) UpRise (00:11:02) Rachel, Carole Peterson, and Al Brady from UpRise Nashville (00:16:29) Diamond a current "leader" in the UpRise Nashville Program (00:22:34) Carole Peterson and Al Brady talk about the future of UpRise Nashville and an update on Rachel In this episode, we spotlight UpRise Nashville, an organization reshaping lives through its innovative workforce development program. Carole Peterson and Al Brady share how UpRise supports individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and facing barriers—whether justice-impacted, in recovery, or navigating other challenges. Through credential training and holistic support, UpRise empowers participants—known as “leaders”—to build new career pathways and long-term stability.We also speak with Diamond, a current leader in the program, who shares her goals, her experience, and her vision for a future career. Finally, Carole and Al return to discuss the future of UpRise Nashville and provide an update on Rachel, a leader featured earlier in the show.

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(00:00:00) UpRise (00:11:02) Rachel, Carole Peterson, and Al Brady from UpRise Nashville (00:16:29) Diamond a current "leader" in the UpRise Nashville Program (00:22:34) Carole Peterson and Al Brady talk about the future of UpRise Nashville and an update on Rachel In this episode, we spotlight UpRise Nashville, an organization reshaping lives through its innovative workforce development program. Carole Peterson and Al Brady share how UpRise supports individuals who are unemployed or underemployed and facing barriers—whether justice-impacted, in recovery, or navigating other challenges. Through credential training and holistic support, UpRise empowers participants—known as “leaders”—to build new career pathways and long-term stability.We also speak with Diamond, a current leader in the program, who shares her goals, her experience, and her vision for a future career. Finally, Carole and Al return to discuss the future of UpRise Nashville and provide an update on Rachel, a leader featured earlier in the show.

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(00:00:00) UpRise (00:11:02) Rachel, Carole Peterson, and Al Brady from UpRise Nashville (00:16:29) Diamond a current "leader" in the UpRise Nashville Program (00:22:34) Carole Peterson and Al Brady talk about the future of UpRise Nashville and an...

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