Chattanooga 2.0, Hamilton County Schools, Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee, IBEW Local 175, and UA Local 43 Steamfitters and Pipefitters Join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $90 Million National Initiative to Accelerate High School Students into High-Wage, In-Demand Trade Careers With $9 million in support, initiative will connect 300…
Over the past 60 days as Executive Director of Chattanooga 2.0, I have spent significant time listening, learning, building relationships, and deepening my understanding of both the work and the community we serve. I entered this role with a simple guiding framework: “Know the People, Know…
Setting: Full-time, three-year role Application Deadline: June 9, 2026 Reports To: Director of Viable Pathways to Prosperity Compensation: $60,000 to $65,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with competitive benefits OVERVIEW OF ROLE Chattanooga 2.0 is leading the Viable Pathways to Prosperity initiative to connect the youth of Hamilton County–Chattanooga to high-demand, thriving-wage careers in our region. Through strong cross-sector partnerships,…
Setting: Full-time, three-year role Application Deadline: June 9, 2026 Reports To: Director of Viable Pathways to Prosperity Compensation: $55,000 to $60,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with competitive benefits OVERVIEW OF ROLE Chattanooga 2.0 is leading the Viable Pathways to Prosperity initiative to connect the youth of…
To apply, email your resume and a short introduction (one page or less) to Brandon Hubbard-Heitz at info@chatt2.org by June 7, 2026. Tell us what excites you about supporting literacy and managing a high-impact tutoring program for Chattanooga 2.0 in Hamilton County Schools.
Job Title: Literacy First…
Chattanooga 2.0 has named Dr. Jasmine Fernández as Director of Adolescent Strategy and Collective Impact, where she will lead efforts to strengthen outcomes for middle and high school youth across Hamilton County. In this role, she will advance cross-sector collaboration, align partners and resources, and guide…
By Brandon Hubbard-Heitz
Nearly three years ago Chattanooga 2.0 embarked upon an ambitious plan to double the number of elementary students reading and writing on grade level in Hamilton County by 2030. During the pandemic, local proficiency rates dipped to 36%. Even so, the time…
Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga 2.0 has released the first-ever Child Care Cost Study for Hamilton County, highlighting costs and why many providers are unable to meet the care demand from families.
The study finds that costs to provide child care exceed tuition and subsidies, creating a persistent gap affecting teachers,…