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Workforce Pell: A New Opportunity for Tennesseans to Build Skills Through Short-Term Credentials

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From Vision to Action: Building Stronger Pathways to Economic Independence

Key Takeaways from the 2026 Future Forward Summit

June 29, 2026
Future Forward Summit 2026 report page with blue header and text about building stronger pathways to economic independence in Tennessee

Preparing more Tennessee students for economic independence requires stronger connections between education and workforce needs. The 2026 Future Forward Summit brought together leaders from K-12 education, postsecondary education, workforce development, industry, philanthropy, and state government to explore how Tennessee can build stronger, more connected pathways for every student. This memo highlights five key takeaways from the summit and explores practical solutions for education, workforce, business, and policy leaders working together to strengthen Tennessee's education-to-career ecosystem.

Readers will explore how Tennessee can:

  • Align credentials to student outcomes and economic opportunity.
  • Build connected education-to-career pathways through stronger cross-sector collaboration.
  • Make career-connected learning and high-quality advising the norm for every student.
  • Prepare students for a changing economy by building adaptability alongside technical skills.
  • Create the conditions needed to scale promising local innovations across Tennessee.

Read the 2026 Future Forward Summit Key Takeaways memo to explore the ideas, examples, and policy considerations discussed by summit speakers and learn how Tennessee can continue building pathways that lead more students to economic independence. To dive deeper, visit the 2026 Future Forward Summit page to explore session recordings, featured speakers, and additional resources from the event.