CRICE APPOINTED TO HEAD NEW TENNESSEE PATHWAYS OFFICE

CRICE APPOINTED TO HEAD NEW TENNESSEE PATHWAYS OFFICE
MARTIN, Tenn. – Pathways Tennessee, a statewide program intended to help Tennesseans
prepare for successful careers, recently established an office on the main campus of the
University of Tennessee at Martin and named Justin Crice, of Martin, regional coordinator. This
office, known as Pathways Northwest, is housed under the UT Martin College of Education,
Health and Behavioral Sciences and supervised by Cindy West, college dean.
“We are thrilled to work with Justin because (Pathways Tennessee) has the ability to connect
industry and education in our local communities by helping students develop the flexible future
skills that are essential in an ever-changing workforce,” said West.
The Tennessee Department of Education contacted UT Martin and asked the university to serve
as the intermediary organization for the Northwest Tennessee Pathways office. Crice hopes to
help strengthen the region through connections with local governments, businesses, industry
leaders and school systems.
Crice holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Murray State University and a master’s
degree in public administration from Western Kentucky University. In his new role as regional
coordinator, he will work as an intermediary between industries and educators to ensure
Northwest Tennessee’s students have access to the education and training necessary for a
seamless transition into the workforce.
Pathways Northwest will host an initial meeting with regional stakeholders at 8 a.m., Jan. 12, in
room 206 of UT Martin’s Boling University Center to provide an overview of the initiative,
discuss regional workforce data and talk about partnership opportunities.
For more information or if you would like to attend this meeting, contact Crice at 731-881- 7220
or email jcrice@utm.edu.