Apply to participate in TN Talent

This program provides Tennessee employers, across nuclear energy, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing sectors, access to 80% reimbursements for employer-driven workforce training programs.

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How it worksProgram details
ApplyConfirm your company’s eligibility
Get set upOnboard your company, to confirm your eligibility and make all future reimbursement requests easier
Track & submitTrack training progress and submit reimbursement requests
Get paidReimbursement requests deposited directly to you

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Company info

Tell us basic information about the company applying for this program.

This information is important to evaluate your eligibility.

Company details







Number of employees

Tennessee location

Primary Tennessee business address





Enter your 9-digit ZIP code

Region(s) *

Indicate your company's Local Workforce Development Area(s). If you have presence across the state, select all that apply.

Upload a current IRS Form W-9, signed and dated. The legal business name and EIN must match the entity on your program agreement, since this is what we use to set you up as a payee for program disbursements.

The company’s 9 digit Federal Tax ID, found on your W9

Upload a current Certificate of Existence issued by the Tennessee Secretary of State. This confirms your business is active and in good standing in the state of Tennessee. The legal business name must match the entity on your program agreement.
You can obtain a Certificate of Existence through the Tennessee Secretary of State's online business search

This does not impact program eligibility but is required to report.


Company industry



The 6-digit business classification code.
Need help finding your NAICS code?
Search by keywords or check the company’s recent tax form (1120, 1120-S, 1065, Schedule C, or 990)

In a few sentences, tell us how your company supports the nuclear energy, AI infrastructure, or advanced manufacturing sectors.

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Training plans

Tell us about the company's plans for participating in this program.

Anticipated participation

We're looking to better understand your goals for participating in the program.

These are estimates to help us plan, but we understand these will change, and you won't be held to these numbers.


This can be a rough estimate.

Please briefly explain what the key roles and/or skills that you need to train your employees on?

Do you have a sense of what training programs you’d like your employees to participate in?

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Contact information

Let us know who to reach out to at different points of this process.

Capturing this information now helps us make your onboarding faster.

Primary contact

The main point of contact for participation in this program. This is often an HR contact, facility leader, or executive. This person will be copied on all relevant communications about the program, and will also receive a user account to access their dedicated employer portal through Guild.





Financial contact

The main point of contact for providing a W9 and setting up a direct deposit for incentive payments. This is often an accounting or billing lead.





Signing authority contact

The main point of contact authorized to sign a legal agreement. This is often a legal leader or executive.