Chattanooga 2.0 and Partners Join Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $90 Million National Initiative to Accelerate High School Students into High-Wage, In-Demand Trade Careers

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…

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60 Day Reflections – Executive Director Dr. Sonia Stewart
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…
Hiring: Viable Pathways Operations Manager
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,…
Hiring: Viable Pathways Advisor  
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…
Hiring: Literacy First K–2 Tutoring Program Manager
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…
Welcome to the Team: Dr. Jasmine Fernández
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…
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New Child Care Cost Study Confirms Costs Exceeds What Families Can Pay
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,…

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