Our Region
23 counties, two states, one shared future.
Northeast Tennessee
Southwest Virginia
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County boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau via U.S. AtlasMap of the 23-county footprint of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
What Is Ready Set Go Careers?
Ready Set Go Careers is a guided process that helps students move from confused about their future to confident and career-ready.
We partner with schools, counselors, and communities to give students a clear roadmap using our simple Stop • Plan • Go framework.
No student should have to guess their way into a career. We help them take the next right step.
Find Your Path
You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone
Photo courtesy of Virginia Highlands Community College.
Career Conversations are Crucial
Explore trending careers in our region that are in high demand and provide thriving wages.
Start With Interests
Not sure where to begin? Your interests are a compass. Discover which careers match how you naturally think, work, and solve problems.
Compare Real Options
Side-by-side looks at local careers — wages, training time, and what a typical workday actually looks like in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
Bring Adults Into It
The best career conversations happen with a parent, counselor, or mentor. Use these tools together to map out a plan you both feel good about.
Wondering what career fits you?
Take this quick 5-minute aptitude test — then we'll route you to matching careers, videos, and programs from our region.
Take the Agilities test