This session will introduce or re-introduce the participant to the Tennessee College’s of Applied Technology. Topics covered include an overview of:

• the TCAT program academic structure;

• technical education accreditation requirements;

• what makes a student successful at a TCAT;

• how TCAT’s support workforce development in Tennessee;

• the TCAT waitlist issue.

Highlights of the session may include a panel of TCAT Presidents from each grand division of the state, a visit with the THEC Senior Director of Workforce and Economic Development, a panel of TCAT faculty members, and an overview of the TCAT application process.

***4 TASL CREDITS APPROVED***