Employment Assistance

Finding suitable employment can be a challenge. We are not always sure where to start, and even when we do apply for jobs, we are not sure how to proceed with interviews or any other part of the process. The resources listed on this page can help you find employment and assist you with other parts of getting a job. Please consider contacting these resources to receive assistance with your job search.

General Job Services

The following services assist with obtaining employment through the East Tennessee region.
  • ​American Jobs Center – Athens – (423)-745-2028
  • American Jobs Center – Vonore – (423)-884-2400  
  • Jobs4TN – Knoxville – (865)-594-2091

TCSEPP (Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program)

TCSEPP (Tennessee Child Support Employment & Parenting Program) is an organization dedicated to assisting individuals with obtaining sustainable employment. More information about this program is listed below.
  • TCSEPP’s belief is that participation in its program will increase employment and earnings, while also promoting positive parenting practices, enabling parents to pay child support.  
  • Coordinators:  The ultimate key to TCSEPP’s success is the ability of coordinators to connect with participants, spend quality one-on-one time, to be a support and to help them learn to take responsibility for their lives.
  • Support: TCSEPP connects parents with resources that lead to employment, greater self-sufficiency, and more parental and financial involvement in the lives of their children.
  • Partnerships: TCSEPP collaborates with local organizations who work to give parents the resources, services and tools they need to be the parents they want to be.  TCSEPP also provides referrals and information specific to the needs of parents. 
  • Did you know?  TCSEPP participants who have had their driver’s licenses suspended or who are subject to license suspension for non-payment of child support have the opportunity to regain their driving privileges. 
Anyone ordered to pay child support in a TCSEPP-covered county, is able to work, and has no outstanding warrants is eligible to receive assistance through the program.

TCSEPP offers the following services to those who seek their help.
  • Overcome personal obstacles.
  • Reduce stress levels.
  • Create an employment portfolio.
  • Address health concerns: physical, dental, and mental.
  • Resolve transportation issues.
  • Assess criminal background.
  • Examine housing stability.
  • Obtain proper identification.
TCSEPP can be reached at (865)-946-2020. Their email is tcsepp@utk.edu.