Tennessee Community Assistance for Recovery Employment (CAREs) funding is now accessible to provide temporary job opportunities in East Tennessee areas affected by Hurricane Helene. This initiative, a collaboration between the First Tennessee Development District and the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA), is financed by the National Dislocated Worker Grant. It aims to offer eligible Tennesseans part-time jobs to aid in storm recovery efforts, with a competitive wage of $25 per hour. The grant is intended to supply local communities and businesses with a workforce to help in debris clearance and infrastructure restoration in the most affected regions.
Part-time employment is available to eligible residents who experienced job interruptions due to the disaster in several counties. In Northeast Tennessee, these counties include Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington. In East Tennessee, opportunities are open in Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, and Sevier counties.
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Tennessee Allocates $1.3M for Waste Management
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation has awarded $1.3 million in grants to improve solid waste management centers and used automotive oil collection sites, supporting local communities in enhancing recycling and waste diversion efforts. These grants, managed by TDEC’s Division of Solid Waste Management Grants Program, aim to improve infrastructure, making recycling more accessible. The funding is also aimed at establishing new collection sites, particularly in underserved areas, as well as upgrading existing facilities to promote environmental protection. For more details, visit the TDEC website.