By Deonte Grimes and Jessica Friedman For Aaniyah Rowell, welding became much more than a career choice. It became a pathway to independence, purpose, and the future she envisioned for herself and her family. Growing up, Aaniyah always enjoyed working with her hands. While many…
Chattanooga 2.0 is seeking a director of policy and systems change. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Dr. Sonia Stewart at info@chatt2.org by September 18, 2026. Job Title: Director of Policy & Systems Change Hours: Full Time Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Reports To: Executive…
Brandon Hubbard-Heitz, Chief Strategy Officer
Inside the Out-of-School Time Alliance’s 2025–2026 progress and the work ahead for Hamilton County’s children and families
As we reflect on the progress, lessons learned, and work still ahead for the Out-of-School Time (OST) Alliance following the 2025-2026 school year, we remain…
Chattanooga 2.0 is seeking an early childhood program manager to implement and coordinate our early childhood initiatives. To apply, email your resume and a short introduction (one page or less) to Jennifer Andrews at info@chatt2.org by August 28, 2026. Tell us what excites you about supporting…
Chattanooga 2.0 is seeking a Content and Communications Manager to manage and execute our organizational content and communications. To apply, email your resume and a short introduction (one page or less) to Jennifer Andrews at info@chatt2.org by August 28, 2026. Tell us what excites you about…
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,…