In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rosemary Hodges of ASCTE and Lauren Pelto from the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to explore the powerful partnership between education and industry. They dive into how internships and partnerships provide hands-on, real-world experiences that prepare students for critical workforce needs—especially in cybersecurity, engineering, and infrastructure. Hear how ASCTE students are gaining unique access to TVA’s cyber teams, ethical hacking exercises, and even out-of-state internships at TVA’s Chattanooga headquarters — all while contributing to the workforce development that’s helping power the rapidly growing Tennessee Valley region.