Rutherford County students are getting a firsthand look at manufacturing jobs throughout the area this week. Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce’s Rutherford Works initiative organized a trio of industry week tours.

Two weeks prior to fall break, Rutherford Works arranged for students to take part in tours of construction-related job sites and industry partners, and this week students are participating in similar tours for manufacturing week.

On Monday, students from Riverdale High School toured Bridgestone, while students from Christiana Middle School toured the Tennessee College of Applied Technology location in Smyrna. Tuesday students from La Vergne middle and high school toured Valeo and students from Blackman High got a tour of Vi-Jon Inc.

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There’s an old adage, seeing is believing.
When it comes to Career and Technical Education, seeing is understanding.

Rutherford Works and the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce have organized a third week of industry tours for middle and high school students. This week’s tours are part of Health Care Week.

Beginning Tuesday, RCS students will be touring Interfaith Dental Clinic, Adams Place, Broadmore Senior Living, Boulevard Terrace Nursing & Rehabilitation, TriStar Medical Group, St. Thomas Rutherford and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Smyrna.

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