Putnam Schools Providing New Workforce Training Opportunities
The Putnam County School System has taken a step forward in securing partners to expand career and technical education opportunities. Director of Schools Corby King said the system has been trying for a long time to get internship partners for advanced manufacturing. King said they had not been able to make any headway with local […]
Tech Poultry Building Expected To Open In Fall Semester
Tennessee Tech wants to be conducting research and holding classes in its new Poultry Science Building by Fall. Dean of Agriculture and Human Ecology Darron Smith said the poultry industry is huge in Tennessee. Smith said students can get job offers of $60,000 a year after studying animal science. “We actually place a lot of […]
White Co. Schools Selected For Special Education Initiative
The White County School System is one of 18 Tennessee schools selected for the state’s new Teaching All Students Initiative. The program is meant to strengthen instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities. Director of Schools Kurt Dronebarger said the grant money awarded will be used for classroom supplies and technology. “Special education department is […]
