Special Industry Training

Established in 1964, the Tennessee Technology Center at Athens serves McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Bradley and Polk counties. The Center is governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, and is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

The following programs are currently offered on a 30 hour per week schedule and can be modified in order to meet the training needs of your organization:

• Automotive Technology: ASE Certified training.
• Business Systems Technology: Training for administrative assistance.
• Collision Repair Technology: I-CAR Certified training.
• Computer Electronics: Preparation for Comptia A+ Certification
• Industrial Electricity: Provides hands-on wiring and troubleshooting offered on PLC    controls, motor controls, and transformers.
• Industrial Maintenance: Provides skills needed to perform general maintenance in: electronics, machining, welding, and mechanical maintenance.
• Machine Tool technology: Provides training on state-of-the-art Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) equipment, lathes, and milling.
• Pharmacy Technology: Provides training for employment as a pharmacy technician.
• Practical Nursing: Provides training for employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Welding: Year long program covering all major welding processes.

The following are examples of local industry taking advantage of the Special Industry Training Program:

• HEIL – Microsoft Office Suite
• Whirlpool Corp. – Welding; Blueprint Reading
• Thomas and Betts – Precision Machining
• Cormetech – TIG and MIG Welding
• M.I.G. – Industrial Maintenance Apprenticeship
• Kimberley-Clark Corp. – Industrial Electricity
• Mayfield Dairy - PLC Testing