A County Mayor’s Playbook for Workforce Change with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp

In this episode of the At Scale Podcast, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp joins us to discuss why he has made education and workforce development a priority in his role—something not typically associated with county government.

Wamp shares how his administration is working to expand postsecondary opportunities for students by investing in career and technical education, supporting multiple pathways after high school, and helping students connect their skills and interests to real-world opportunities. From launching a new technical school to reshaping how his community defines “college,” his approach closely aligns with tnAchieves’ mission to increase postsecondary access and success.

Together, we explore the importance of meeting students where they are, elevating TCAT and community college pathways, and ensuring every student has a clear and attainable path after high school.

At its core, this conversation reinforces a shared belief: building Tennessee’s future workforce starts with expanding opportunity and empowering students to take the next step after graduation.