Time For Seniors, Parents To Nail Down Future Plans
Upper Cumberland guidance counselors encouraging students to get a head start on college applications and scholarship applications. Upperman High School Counselor Lindsey Van Winkle said deadlines are coming quickly, so students need to start thinking about their next steps. Van Winkle said counselors are discussing options, including the Tennessee Promise scholarship. “That is their first […]
Jackson Schools GEAR UP Hosting College Tailgate Friday
The Jackson County GEAR UP program will host a tailgate party Friday night for students to connect with postsecondary institutions before the first home football game. GEAR UP Site Supervisor Kevin Thomas said the College Career tailgate is an effort to expose students to the different opportunities available after high school. Thomas said a football […]
Algood Middle Opening College And Career Ready Lab
Algood Middle School students can explore when school reopens, as the College and Career Ready Lab has been completed. Principal Rusty Darley said the new center offers 19 different modules and is designed for students to figure out what career paths align with their strengths. Darley said exposing middle schoolers to these opportunities will help […]
Provost Bruce: Tennessee Tech Students Career-Driven
Tennessee Tech students tend to be more career-focused during their education. That’s according to Provost Lori Bruce. She said students are serious about their studies but want to know what kind of career their degrees will get them. “Year over year we see that some of our top choices are mechanical engineer, computer science, exercise […]
Overton Schools Utilizing VR Headsets For Career Exploration
The Overton County School System implementing virtual reality technology for students to explore career options. CTE Director Teresa Johnson said the idea came from the Upper Cumberland Workforce Development. Johnson said the system partnered with the organization to get five VR headsets. “When a student puts these headsets on, they can perform various tasks including […]
TTU’s News Director Retires After Five Years To Pursue Ministry
Tennessee Tech’s Director of News and Public Relations Buddy Pearson retires from the university after five years in the position. Pearson said the decision comes after a career change to pursue ministry work. “I leave here knowing that I did the best that I could while I was here,” Pearson said. “But, very excited about […]
Free HS Equivalency Courses Available Across UC
All 14 Upper Cumberland Counties have free high school equivalency course opportunities. Lynda Huddleston is the Upper Cumberland District Coordinator for Adult Education. Huddleston said getting started is as simple as making a phone call. “Let us know what county they’re in or where they would like to attend and we can give them specific […]
