Most parents may not have heard of Beth Duffield, but her work with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce has been vital the past few years to connect RCS students with local industry partners who are searching for qualified workers to fill high-paying jobs.

James Evans and Keith Ryan Cartwright with Rutherford County Schools recently sat down with Duffield to talk with her about this important role and how parents can help their children identify and work toward a fulfilling career pathway before graduating high school.