Empowering Communities Through Digital Transformation

We will revolutionize our local economies with cutting-edge AI training and hands-on application to boost digital literacy. Through partnerships with local governments and organizations, we foster a sustainable digital opportunity ecosystem.


Result: A future-ready workforce, thriving businesses, and connected communities. It's not just education; it's bottom-up economic revitalization.

CloudWise Academy secures over $400,000 in grants and trains hundreds, proving it is the premier catalyst for digital transformation in the Tri-Cities region.

Our initiative addresses the critical need for digital literacy and advanced tech skills, (accelerated by AI)  focusing on underserved populations and economic growth. We aim to create a sustainable ecosystem of digital innovation and opportunity across Tennessee.

Ten Step Framework to maximize the economic growth for our local communities.

Workforce development program for the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee. Our initiative addresses the critical need for digital literacy and advanced tech skills, (accelerated by AI)  focusing on underserved populations and economic growth. We aim to create a sustainable ecosystem of digital innovation and opportunity across Tennessee.


  1. Targeted Skills Training:
  2. Accelerated courses in digital marketing, AI applications, and website development
  3. Tailored to local business needs and tech trends
  4. Specialized programs for diverse populations, including autism-focused and vocational partnerships
  5. Certified Graduates and Job Placement:
  6. Industry-recognized certifications
  7. Paid internships and job connections through established partnerships
  8. Tracked employment outcomes
  9. Entrepreneurship Support:
  10. 9-week online bootcamp with FoundersForge
  11. Certificate of Entrepreneurship Training
  12. Support for local digital business growth
  13. Community AI Platforms:
  14. AI-powered platforms like JCChamber.ai and Unicoi.ai
  15. Connect local businesses to broader markets
  16. Real-world application for advanced students
  17. Sustainable Revenue Model:
  18. Subscription fees for digital tools and services
  19. Ensures program continuity beyond grant period
  20. Measurable Economic Impact:
  21. Drive job creation and business revenue
  22. Three-part principle: Resident Prosperity, Community Shared Prosperity, Regional Economic Wellbeing
  23. Tracked economic and community growth metrics
  24. Expanding Reach:
  25. Systematic expansion from Johnson City to other Tennessee cities
  26. Train-the-trainer model for efficient impact multiplication
  27. Inclusivity and Accessibility:
  28. Focus on underrepresented populations
  29. Flexible learning formats and technology access
  30. Strategic Partnerships:
  31. Collaborate with local chambers, economic development corporations, and educational institutions
  32. Engage businesses in program design and implementation
  33. Long-term Vision:
  34. Self-sustaining ecosystem of digital innovation and economic growth
  35. Position Tri-Cities as a model for tech-driven economic transformation

Compounding Community Benefits

As we progress through each stage of the CloudWise Academy program, the positive impact on our community grows exponentially.


From individual skill development to region-wide economic transformation, each step builds upon the last, creating waves of opportunity and prosperity that spread throughout the Tri-Cities.

Tri-Cities' Future Ready Workforce & Economic Development



CloudWise Academy

  • Trains residents in cloud computing and related technologies
  • Certifies students upon completion of training
  • Certificates are recognized by local employers as a standard of competency and readiness

Intern Programs

  • Hosted by Unicoi Economic Development, Jeremiah School, JC Chamber, and FoundersForge. Students learn by delivering the Crushingit Everywhere marketing method for the host organization and the local and national marketplace
  • A fee is charged for the work, most or all of which is kept by the organization

CloudWise Academy Grant Funds

  • Cover the costs of interns and other related expenses for the organization
  • Computers and other equipment provided for interns to work with
  • Necessary upgrades to network infrastructure may also be included

Benefits to Your Organization

  • Access to a pipeline of skilled, certified tech talent
  • Cost-effective marketing and digital services through the intern program
  • Potential for infrastructure improvements through grant funding
  • Position your organization as a leader in regional economic development
  • Contribute to building a thriving, tech-savvy Tri-Cities workforce