tnAchieves has partnered with organizations across Tennessee to provide students with the opportunity to explore careers available in the community. This is a great opportunity to kickstart a student’s career journey!
Job Shadowing
Why participate?
Explore Career Interests: Many students have a general idea of career interests but may not have a clear understanding of the day-to-day realities of those professions. Job shadowing provides a hands-on way to explore various career paths.
Gain Valuable Experience: Job shadowing allows students to witness firsthand how concepts taught in the classroom translate to real-world scenarios. This experience will give insight into professional life, workplace etiquette and the day-to-day tasks of different career paths. It’s a great way to build a resume with real-world experience!
Network with Professionals: Job shadowing not only allows students to observe professionals in action, but also provides an opportunity to make a connection. These connections can be invaluable to students and could lead to internships, mentorship opportunities, or even job offers!
Earn Community Service Hours: By participating, students will earn community service hours toward the August 1, 2026 community service deadline.
Event Locations & Details
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July 20th, 2026 from 9:00AM - 3:00PM ESTDescription:
21st Mortgage, a full-service manufactured housing lender in Knoxville, TN, offers exciting career opportunities for recent grads and professionals at all levels. We seek dependable, positive, motivated individuals eager to learn and grow in a team-focused environment and we hire people from ALL majors! Our day will be filled with professional workshops, networking opportunities and time to learn directly from our team. It’s a great chance to build skills, make connections, and get excited about your future. You do not want to miss out!
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July 16, 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM ETDescription:
Axle Logistics is non-asset-based company focused on facilitating safe, reliable, advanced logistics services to a wide variety of customers throughout North America. Co-founded by Knoxville natives Jon Clay and Drew Johnson, Axle Logistics employs more than 700 team members across its headquarters on Central Street and its Chattanooga office. Offering positions in sales, account development, and operations, we're thrilled to have the tnAchieves students in the office!
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July 21, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM ETDescription:
Clayton Homes is a leading builder of high-quality and affordable homes, specializing in modern manufactured and modular housing across the United States. This tour will provide an inside look at how these homes are designed, built, and delivered. The experience includes a visit to one of our manufacturing plants, a stop at one of our retail locations and a guided tour of our corporate office. It's a unique opportunity to explore career paths while seeing the full scope of our business in action!
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July 29, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ETDescription:
Tour one of DENSO’s advanced manufacturing plants in Maryville. Come see our processes up close and learn about a variety of careers that we offer from team members that work in those roles! Learn about our 2 Great Causes: GREEN and Peace of Mind and how we’re aiming for carbon neutrality and traffic safety and comfort!
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July 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 2:15PM CTDescription:
Discovery Park of America is more than a museum — it’s a place where ideas come to life and careers take shape. Students will experience a behind-the-scenes look at how exhibits are created, how events are managed and how a nonprofit organization operates, all while meeting professionals who do this work every day. From business and marketing to education and operations, this program highlights a wide range of career paths. If you want to explore your future and see what’s possible close to home, this is an experience you don’t want to miss!
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Date & Time:
July 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ESTDescription:
The Dollywood job shadow day will include a park tour, where students will meet with park leaders to learn about job opportunities at Dollywood and the job requirements for those positions. Throughout the day, students will have the opportunity to meet directly with Dollywood park leaders and team members from a variety of departments!
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July 22, 2026 from (time TBD)Description:
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July 21, 2026 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM ETDescription:
During their time with us, students will receive a comprehensive tour of our workspace, gaining firsthand exposure to real world banking operations and client engagement. Our associates will share their career journeys and highlight the breadth of pathways within financial services. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the job skills we value, our application and hiring process at First Horizon Bank and current openings. These conversations are designed to build career awareness and help students understand what it takes to succeed at a leading bank.
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Date & Time:
July 22, 2026 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM ETDescription:
During their time with us, students will receive a comprehensive tour of our workspace, gaining firsthand exposure to real world banking operations and client engagement. Our associates will share their career journeys and highlight the breadth of pathways within financial services. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the job skills we value, our application and hiring process at First Horizon Bank and current openings. These conversations are designed to build career awareness and help students understand what it takes to succeed at a leading bank.
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Date & Time:
July 28, 2026 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM CTDescription:
During their time with us, students will receive a comprehensive tour of our workspace, gaining firsthand exposure to real world banking operations and client engagement. Our associates will share their career journeys and highlight the breadth of pathways within financial services. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the job skills we value, our application and hiring process at First Horizon Bank and current openings. These conversations are designed to build career awareness and help students understand what it takes to succeed at a leading bank.
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July 30, 2026 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM ETDescription:
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. Students will have the opportunity to engage in conversations with associates from different business teams within the company and will get a glimpse of the careers available within the organization.
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Date & Time:
July 23, 2026 from 10:00AM -2:00 PM ETDescription:
First Horizon is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. Students will have the opportunity to engage in conversations with associates from different business teams within the company and will get a glimpse of the careers available within the organization.
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Date & Time:
July 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM - 2:15PM ETDescription:
Students will learn about the various careers available in healthcare. As part of the event, participants will hear from the leaders over nursing, laboratory, and radiology and tour each area.
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Date & Time:
July 15, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 11:30AM CTDescription:
Get ready for an exciting look inside the world of hospitality! During your visit to Hilton’s Memphis Headquarters, you’ll meet team members across areas like Finance, Accounting, Brands, and more, and discover career paths you may not have considered before. This is your chance to go behind the scenes, ask questions, and get inspired about future opportunities at Hilton and beyond. We can’t wait to welcome you!
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Date & Time:
July 28, 2026 from 8:00 AM - 12:00AM ETDescription:
JTEKT Vonore is a Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in the production of high-quality steering gears for major vehicle manufacturers. During our job shadow day, students will explore both machining and assembly operations, seeing firsthand how advanced automation works alongside hands-on manufacturing processes. Students will have the opportunity to learn about modern manufacturing careers, engineering support roles, and the technology that drives automotive innovation. This experience is a great fit for students interested in skilled trades, engineering, robotics, or careers in advanced manufacturing.
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Date & Time:
July 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM CTDescription:
Step beyond the classroom and into the world of healthcare at Maury Regional Health! Join us for an exciting shadowing experience where students are paired with departments that match their interests—from patient care and imaging to bio-med and diagnostics. During this two-hour immersive visit, you’ll observe professionals in action, gain real-world insight, and explore potential career paths. This is your chance to ask questions, make connections, and see what it truly means to work in healthcare at Maury Regional Health. Come discover your future—one department at a time!
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Date & Time:
July 22, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM CTDescription:
During this event, students will learn Nissan’s globally proven problem-solving method and apply it to a business-based continuous activity. Seven hands-on exercises will have students out of their seats creating a process map, a Pareto chart, a five-whys analysis, a payoff matrix and other fundamental problem-solving tools. At the conclusion of the day, students will be equipped with essential problem-solving skills to win at work and succeed at life.
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Date & Time:
July 30, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM ETDescription:
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is the largest U.S. Department of Energy science and energy lab, where researchers tackle big problems like clean energy, climate change, and national security. Students will be introduced to careers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory through a mix of talks, hands-on job shadowing, and a facility tour. Participants will explore real work environments and gain insight into STEM career pathways, followed by a panel highlighting nuclear careers and a tour of a research facility.
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Date & Time:
July 30, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CTDescription:
Pfizer’s Memphis Logistics Center (MLC) plays a critical role in Pfizer’s Global Supply Chain, ensuring patients receive life‑changing medicines safely, efficiently, and reliably. During this job shadow day, students will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at a large‑scale pharmaceutical distribution operation, interact with professionals across multiple roles and participate in mock interviews and career discussions. Students can expect to learn about workplace safety, logistics, teamwork, and the skills needed to succeed in a professional environment. This experience is a great opportunity to explore career paths, build confidence and gain real‑world insight into how a global company operates!
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Date & Time:
July 27, 2026 from 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM CTDescription:
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is partnering with tnAchieves to host its annual Summer Job Shadowing Event for Memphis-area students exploring postsecondary and career pathways. This half-day experience will include a multidisciplinary career panel, small‑group “speed careering” conversations, and a guided campus tour. The program offers students meaningful exposure to careers across healthcare, research, academic support and more while strengthening the pipeline from education to employment. Lunch will be provided!
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Date & Time:
July 17, 2026 from 9:00AM AM - 12:00 PM CTDescription:
The Tennessee Department of Health does much more than you think! Come explore how we protect, promote, and improve the health of people in Tennessee through community outreach, outbreak investigations, built environment projects, faith-based initiatives, primary and dental care, and more. Discover where you fit into the work we do across 89 of the 95 counties in Tennessee!
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Date & Time:
July 15, 2026 from (9:00 AM CT - 3:00 PM CT)Description:
The Tennessee Department of Transportation – Region 3 will host a job‑shadowing event on July 15.
Students will explore several key areas of TDOT — including construction, maintenance, survey, and HELP — and gain a closer look at how each team supports transportation across the state.
Participants will receive a brief overview of each section and experience live demonstrations showcasing the equipment TDOT crews use in their daily operations. -
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July 23, 2026 from 9:00AM - 1:00PM CTDescription:
Beyond the Sidelines: A Career Exploration Day with the Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are an NFL franchise whose work extends far beyond game day, with departments spanning marketing, finance, communications, community impact, operations, partnerships, and football administration. During this job shadow day at Nissan Stadium, students will shadow Titans staff across multiple departments, hear from a panel of employees about their career paths, and tour the stadium for a behind-the-scenes look at where it all comes together. Whether or not you're a sports fan, this is a rare chance to see how a professional sports organization really operates, as well as discover careers you may not have known existed. Come curious, leave inspired about what's possible for your future. -
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July 24, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM CTDescription:
This event provides students the opportunity to connect with several leading Middle Tennessee Businesses all at one time! Students will connect with each partnering business, learn about in-demand fields and gain valuable real-world perspective into the skills and credentials needed to access these growing opportunities in Middle Tennessee!
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Date & Time:
July 20, 2026 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM ETDescription:
UT Medical Center’s Student Campus Visits offer an engaging opportunity for students to explore the wide range of careers available in healthcare. Through interactive experiences and department tours, students gain valuable insight into potential career paths and learn how they can one day become part of the UTMC team.
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Date & Time:
July 16, 2026 from 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM CTDescription:
West Tennessee Healthcare is proud to partner with tnAchieves to support and share career paths for students who are interested in working in a healthcare setting. The students will have the unique opportunity to tour and interact with professionals in Central Sterile Processing, Surgery, EMS and NICU Departments!
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
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General Questions
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Phone
(833) 435-7862