Nashville Metro CouncilRS2026-1863Passed

This resolution approves an application for a grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government through the Metropolitan Action Commission. The grant aims to expand the MAC4Jobs program to support STARS workers from low-income households in Nashville by facilitating access to high-demand tech roles and enhancing the portability of non-degree credentials.

A resolution approving an application for an Advancing Workforce Mobility Grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Action Commission, to expand the MAC4Jobs program and empower STARS workers (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) from low-income households in Nashville to access high-demand tech roles and to move from credential offered to credential validated so non-degree credentials become portable.

20 sponsors
Introduced 3/26/2026Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 4/7/2026

What it does

  • 1Approval of application for the Advancing Workforce Mobility Grant from Walmart, Inc.
  • 2Expansion of the MAC4Jobs program to empower STARS workers from low-income households.
  • 3Transition from credential offered to credential validated to make non-degree credentials portable.

This resolution approves an application for a grant from Walmart, Inc. to the Metropolitan Government through the Metropolitan Action Commission. The grant aims to expand the MAC4Jobs program to support STARS workers from low-income households in Nashville by facilitating access to high-demand tech roles and enhancing the portability of non-degree credentials.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyMetropolitan Action CommissionSTARS workers from low-income households in Nashville

Legislative history

4/9/2026
Mayor
Referred without comment
4/7/2026
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Public Health and Safety Committee.
4/7/2026
Public Health and Safety Committee
Referred without comment
4/6/2026
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
3/31/2026
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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