Ben Sterling 8/31/26 Ben Sterling 8/31/26

At Scale Newsletter: August 2026

tnAchieves' August newsletter covers three milestones: a new SCORE AI Innovation Fund award to build tools connecting students to local workforce pathways, the launch of the Prosperity Tour across all 67 counties tnAchieves serves, and the fall rollout of MemAccess coaches into 15 Memphis-Shelby County Schools high schools, reaching roughly 2,040 seniors this year.

Krissy DeAlejandro, President & CEO 8/18/26 Krissy DeAlejandro, President & CEO 8/18/26

2026 Prosperity Report

tnAchieves is more than programs. We represent a student-centered continuum, driving economic prosperity for Tennessee students by Building Tennessee’s Future Workforce. tnAchieves graduates will generate an estimated $40.6–$45.9 billion in lifetime earnings1 , a direct return on helping more Tennessee students complete postsecondary credentials — prosperity that extends to their families and communities.

Ben Sterling 7/27/26 Ben Sterling 7/27/26

At Scale Newsletter: July 2026

This month's At Scale newsletter recaps Summer Institute's conclusion at Southwest Tennessee Community College, where students wrapped six weeks of coursework with nine college credits each. It also covers the official Memphis launch of MemACCESS, a new partnership with Memphis-Shelby County Schools built on coaching, clear next steps and community investment. Finally, it highlights July's statewide Job Shadow Days, where students explored careers across more than 20 partner organizations, including a look behind the scenes with the latest At Scale episode featuring Hilton.

Ben Sterling 6/29/26 Ben Sterling 6/29/26

At Scale Newsletter: June 2026

The June edition of the At Scale Newsletter highlights how tnAchieves continues to Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce through student success, community partnerships and workforce initiatives. This month features Summer Bridge, student-led Community Service Days and a Turner Construction site visit focused on opportunity and impact.

Ben Sterling 6/10/26 Ben Sterling 6/10/26

Summer Bridge Is Here — And Tennessee Students Are Starting Strong

This week, students across Tennessee are choosing to start strong through Summer Bridge, tnAchieves’ free academic readiness program offered through 11 programs hosted in partnership with Tennessee community colleges, where they are building skills, gaining confidence and taking an early step toward Building Tennessee’s Future Workforce.

Rebecca Franklin 5/26/26 Rebecca Franklin 5/26/26

At Scale Newsletter: May 2026

The May 2026 At Scale Newsletter highlights how tnAchieves is supporting students through graduation, college enrollment, workforce exploration and continued career preparation. From celebrating the Class of 2026 to gathering feedback from more than 30 school partners, tnAchieves remains focused on strengthening student support across Tennessee. This work continues through opportunities like Job Shadow Days, which connect students with employers and help Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce.

Rebecca Franklin 4/27/26 Rebecca Franklin 4/27/26

At Scale Newsletter: April 2026

The April 2026 tnAchieves “At Scale” newsletter highlights programs advancing its mission to build Tennessee’s future workforce, emphasizing the impact of coaching and financial support on student success. A recent SCORE report found that students receiving COMPLETE Coaching and Grants were significantly more likely to persist in college, with especially strong gains among students of color. The expansion of MemCOMPLETE and MemACCESS into Shelby County is already showing promising results, including higher graduation rates among economically disadvantaged students through coaching, financial aid, and school-based support. Additionally, tnAchieves has opened registration for its Summer Bridge and Summer Institute programs, which help incoming students strengthen academic readiness and, in the case of Summer Institute, earn college credits before starting their first semester.

Rebecca Franklin 3/30/26 Rebecca Franklin 3/30/26

At Scale Newsletter: March 2026

tnAchieves March 2026 newsletter highlights Tennessee’s Future Workforce Framework, shaped by feedback from nearly 6,000 TN Promise students, alongside urgent FAFSA deadline support events and statewide outreach. It also features workforce-focused training with Nissan, emphasizing career readiness, coaching, and cross-sector partnerships.

Rebecca Franklin 2/19/26 Rebecca Franklin 2/19/26

At Scale Newsletter: February 2026

From supporting early graduates in Knox County to empowering students at the State Capitol and expanding career-focused mentorship statewide, tnAchieves continues to Build Tennessee’s Future Workforce. This month, we highlight how intentional hand-offs, legislative engagement and workforce mentorship are strengthening student success from high school through career entry. With data-backed results and growing statewide impact, these initiatives are helping students graduate at higher rates and step confidently into Tennessee’s workforce. Read more in our February At Scale Newsletter.