American Job Center

It serves job seekers and employers in Southeast Tennessee, particularly Marion County and the broader 10-county region covered by the Southeast Tennessee American Job Center network (including Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie counties). It operates as an affiliate center under the broader Southeast Tennessee American Job Center network (covering 10 counties, including Marion), which is managed regionally through the Southeast Tennessee Development District (SETD) in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development.

• Phone: (423) 837-9103
• Fax: (423) 837-3539
• Email: Southeast.mailbox1@tn.gov
• Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (standard for all Tennessee American Job Centers)

As part of Tennessee’s network of American Job Centers, it provides free services focused on workforce development under programs like WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Typical offerings include:

• For Job Seekers: Career counseling, job search assistance, résumé writing and interviewing workshops, access to job listings, resource room with computers/internet/telephones/fax, skills training and certifications (especially for in-demand occupations), youth services, and support for specific groups (e.g., veterans, older workers, justice-involved individuals).
• For Employers: Talent recruitment, job postings, On-the-Job Training (OJT) contracts (potential wage reimbursement), incumbent worker training/upskilling, and business services.
• Additional Support: Referrals to training/education programs, unemployment-related guidance (though full UI filing may be online or referred), and connections to partners.

It is classified as an Affiliate American Job Center, meaning it offers core employment and training assistance on-site with referrals for more comprehensive services (e.g., at the Chattanooga location). Additional Notes

• The center has hosted temporary services, such as a Driver Services location during remodels.
• It emphasizes success stories, such as helping individuals (including veterans and homeless individuals) gain credentials, employment, and higher earnings.
• For the most current details on specific programs, workshops, or events, visit the website, call ahead, or check the TN Virtual American Job Center at tnvirtualajc.com.