old-What is a Tennessee College of Applied Technology?

A Tennessee College of Applied Technology is an institution, which serves people in a specific geographical area within the state of Tennessee consisting of two or more counties that offers technical/occupational education. Tennessee has 27 Tennessee College of Applied Technology -s, 26 of them (all except Chattanooga) are freestanding institutions. Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are the state’s premier providers of workforce development in the state of Tennessee. The 27 Tennessee College of Applied Technology -s and their employees provide state-of-the art technical training for workers to obtain the technical skills and professional training necessary for advancement in today’s competitive job market. Through their workforce development mission, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology -s help businesses and industries satisfy their need for a well-trained, skilled workforce. Under the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology -s offer certificate and diploma programs in more than 50 distinct occupational fields as well as customized training for business and industry.