Micro Metals Becomes Empower Certified Employer in Fentress County

At Workforce Connections, we believe that strong businesses build strong communities—and that’s why we’re thrilled to celebrate Micro Metals in Fentress County as the newest Empower Certified Employer in the Upper Cumberland!

Micro Metals has long been a staple of the local economy, providing quality jobs and manufacturing excellence. Now, as an Empower Certified Employer, they’re going a step further—demonstrating a clear commitment to upward mobility, supportive workplace practices, and long-term investment in their employees’ success.

The Empower Certification isn’t just a badge. It’s a promise: that a business is taking intentional steps to create a positive, stable work environment and provide career pathways for individuals and families. By achieving this designation, Micro Metals joins a growing network of employers in the Upper Cumberland who are actively shaping the future of our region’s workforce.

We commend the leadership at Micro Metals for stepping up, and we’re proud to partner with them through the Empower Upper Cumberland initiative. Their participation shows what’s possible when employers, community organizations, and individuals come together to fight poverty, grow opportunity, and create meaningful change right here at home.

Congratulations, Micro Metals—we’re proud to have you on the team.

Learn more about the Empower Certified Employer program and how your business can get involved at www.ucwork.org.