Edmonds Named TN Postsecondary Professional Of Year
TCAT-McMinnville President Dr. Melody Edmonds named the state’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year. The Association for Career And Technical Education selected Edmonds based on reviewing the qualifications of various candidates. Edmonds said she remains committed to career and technical education. “When you’ve committed your time and your effort into career and technical education, it’s an […]
HERO Grant Funds New DeKalb Healthcare Pathways
DeKalb County High School students can learn Thursday about new pathways into the medical field through a dual enrollment certified nursing assistant program. TCAT McMinnville Dual Enrollment Coordinator Michele Chamberlain said the Healthcare Education Rural Opportunities grant will cover the costs of textbooks, supplies, equipment, and testing fees for participating students. The initiative partners the […]
McMinnville’s Murray Honored As TCAT’s Best Of Year
A TCAT McMinnville welding technology instructor honored as the TCAT Faculty Member of the Year during the Eighth Annual Statewide Outstanding Achievement Recognition Awards. Zachary Murray took home the top faculty honor for the technical college sector after advancing through the regional levels. The student, faculty and staff award recipients receive cash prizes for their […]
TCAT Highlighting Their Crucial Role In Nuclear Industry
TCAT is highlighting how its training programs support Tennessee’s growing nuclear energy industry by preparing students for in-demand careers. TCAT McMinnville Extension Director Daniel Bratcher said TCAT connects students to the nuclear energy industry through careers like construction, machine operators, truck driving, and welding. Bratcher said most students overlook these careers as part of the […]
TCAT McMinnville Expansion Project Begins This Week
TCAT McMinnville began construction this week on its new campus facility. The project part of a nearly $1 billion the state allocated for TCAT upgrades. External Relations Coordinator Daniel Bratcher said a total of three buildings will be built during the next 18 months. “The original campus has been around since 1964, um, completed, and […]
Warren’s Wright Selected To New Fellowship Program
TCAT McMinnville Vice President Jennifer Wright selected to participate in an education group called the Chancellor’s Fellowship Program. The program is designed to strengthen the leadership pipeline into executive roles within the state’s higher education system. Wright, one of 10 members selected for the program’s inaugural class. “There are so many people who are dedicated […]
New CNBC Survey Ranks Tennessee As 3rd Place For Business
Tennessee ranked third for business competitiveness among 50 states in CNBC’s annual study. released this week. McMinnville Warren County Industrial Board Director Wendy Sneed said the Upper Cumberland is a prime example of Tennessee’s success. She said the region has seen a lot of growth among all industry sectors. “It’s a great thing for us […]
Meet the instructors at TCAT McMinnville Open House Thursday
External Relations representative Daniel Bratcher said the public can come in and meet with TCAT faculty, staff and instructors. Bratcher said you can check out 11 different programs. “In fact all of our instructors will be there,”Bratcher said. “In their classroom we’ll have faculty that will be there. That way if you come straight into […]
TCAT Livingston Receives $1 Million State Grant For Robotics, Automation
TCAT Livingston has been rewarded a $1 million grant to continue robotics and automation education in the Upper Cumberland. The funding comes from the second round of the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education. TCAT McMinnville also received funding of some $730,000 to build early post-secondary opportunities. The program prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and […]
