CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Chattanooga State Community College have launched a new program to help with workforce development in the region.

The BlueHorizon program is an education-to-career partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee and ChattState.

“I never thought I would have a career fresh out of high school," said Janiyah Walker, a senior at Red Bank High School. "To put it in perspective, between graduation and starting BlueHorizon is only three weeks. I only have three weeks to have a summer, and I’m not upset about that because this is a career. I will be making a salary. I will have health insurance. I will have a 401(k). I never thought I would have this at 18."

BlueHorizon applications will be open August—October for its January 2027 cohort with information sessions beginning June 18. Learn more or attend an information session.

Read more via WDEF: What’s Right With Our Schools: BlueHorizon at ChattState