The new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) at Stanton campus is officially open and will welcome its first class of students later this summer.
Read the full storyNew Tennessee College of Applied Technology Campus Opens at BlueOval City
Tag: TCAT
Tennessee Department of Labor Pushing Apprenticeships During National Apprenticeship Week
The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TNDOL) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week, which began Monday and runs through Friday.Â
“It’s National Apprenticeship Week. [Gov. Bill Lee) talks about the importance of apprenticeships in creating a critical pipeline of skilled workers in Tennessee. The Governor also signed a proclamation marking this as Apprenticeship Week in Tennessee,” the department said in a Monday video posted to X, formerly Twitter.Â
Read the full storyTennessee Launches Website to Recruit Truckers
The state of Tennessee has launched a new website dedicated to soliciting commercial truck drivers, who right now are in short supply.Â
A website called truckingtn.com says the state needs truck drivers, and offers useful tips on how and where would-be truck drivers can obtain commercial driving licenses (CDLs).Â
Read the full storyState Senator Joey Hensley Talks About His Background, Path to Becoming a Physician, and Step Therapy Bill
Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed State Senator Joey Hensley to the newsmakers line to talk about his background, his path to becoming a doctor, and his step therapy bill.
Read the full storyCounty Mayor Chad Graham Discusses Education and the Future of Bedford County
Tuesday morning on The Tennessee Star Report, host Leahy welcomed the Mayor of Bedford County, Chad Graham to the newsmakers line to talk about his background, goals, and middle-class growth.
Read the full storyTennessee to Develop New Technical Training Program to Pair with New Ford Manufacturing Plant
The state of Tennessee will develop a new Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)Â in partnership with a new Ford electric vehicle and battery plant.
Specifically, the new TCAT program will be located at at the Memphis Regional Megasite and will provide students with education and training designed in conjunction with Ford.
Read the full storyGov. Lee Visits Elizabethton College to Hand Out Cash, Finds Protest Over His Refugee Resettlement Decision
Gov. Bill Lee went to Elizabethton last week to tout a college grant. He got that and more — including a protest over his refugee plan.
Read the full story