Technical Training

• Pellissippi State Technical Community College
• ITT Tech
  
• Fountainhead College of Technology
• Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
• National College of Business & Technology
• Job Training & Placement
• Vocational

Pellissippi State Technical Community College
Blount County Campus
Knoxville Campus
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN
http://www.pstcc.edu/

General Data
Enrollment (includes main campus and 2 satellite campuses)	7,686
Faculty (Full-Time)	185
Associate of Arts	208
Associate of Science	217
Associate of Applied Science	247

Pellissippi offers twenty career/ technical programs, thirty-three certificate programs and three associate degree programs through the divisions of Applied Science/Technology, Arts/Sciences, and Continuing Education/Technology Transfer. In addition, technical career programs are offered in the program of study.

Career/Technical programs for preparing students for careers are civil engineering technology, computer accounting, computer intergrated drafting & design technology, computer science & information technology, early childhood education, e-commerce & marketing, electrical engineering technology, general technology, high performance computing, hospitality, interior design technology, management, mechanical engineering technology, media technologies, networking & communication technology, office systems technology, paralegal studies, security engineering and administration technology.

The certificate programs offered are local area network operations/management, photography, supervision, accounting proficiency, banking, computer aided manufacturing, computer business applications, computer intergrated drafting/design, cost accounting, credit union management, customer relation management, e-commerce, electronics technician, food and beverage service, geographic information systems/business/technicians, high performance computing/security, industrial maintenance, information technology literacy, introductory web, legal secretary, lodging, manufacturing automation technician, media technologies, medical insurance coding & reimbursement, medical transcription, Microsoft office user specialist, payroll/taxation accounting, project management, quality control, real estate, surveying and travel & tourism.

ITT Technical Institute
10208 Technology Drive
Knoxville, TN
(865) 671-2800
http://www.itt-tech.edu/

ITT Technical Institute is a leading private school system offering technology-oriented programs at this school in Knoxville. Be a part of the Tennessee school location and enroll in one of more than 85 ITT Technical Institutes in over 30 states. ITT Tech offers career-focused degree programs available at this Tennessee school location.  Curriculum offerings, leading primarily to associate's and bachelor's degrees, are designed to help students begin to prepare for career opportunities in various fields, including:

• Computer and Electronics Engineering Technology
• Criminal Justice
• Business Administration
• Computer Drafting and Design
• Computer Network Systems
• Web Development
• Multimedia
• Software Applications and Programming
• Technical Project Management
• Information Systems Security
 

Fountainhead College of Technology
(865) 688-9422
http://www.fountainheadcollege.edu/

Tuition Info
Electronic Technology	$25,260
Information Technology, Website Development, and Computer Programming	$23,500
Network Securities and Forensics	$25,800
Technical Management	$25,060

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Technology Institute offers both Associates and Bachelors degrees in a variety of technological areas of study. The Associates programs are Electronic Technology, Information Technology, Website Development, and Computer Programming. The Bachelors programs are Technology Management, Network Securities, and Forensics. Accreditation: Accrediting commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology, Washington, D.C.

Tennessee Technology Center at Knoxville
865-546-5567
http://www.knoxville.tec.tn.us/

General Data
Enrollment	1,668 (annual enrollment)
Faculty (Full Time)	24
Faculty (Part Time)	26
Faculty/Student Ratio	1:18
Tuition	$723 per trimester ( Full-time). Part-time tuition varies.

The Tennessee Technology Center offers both certificate and diploma programs, along with part time evening programs. The center also provides customized training for business and industry. The full time programs include Automotive Technology, Business Systems Technology, Collision Repair Technology, Cosmetology and Manicuring, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting/Cad Technology, Computer and Network Systems Technologies, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Technology Foundations, Truck Driving, Welding and Health Occupations/Dental Assistant/Medical Assistant/Practical Nursing/Surgical Technologist/Medical Office Information Technology. The part time evening programs include AutoCAD 2007 Introduction/Intermediate, 3D AutoCad 2007, Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR training, Medical Terminology w/ Anatomy/Physiology , Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding, Intermediate Medical Billing and Coding, Phlebotomy, Review for CPC Examination, Registry Dental Assistant/includes Sealant/Monitoring Nitrous Oxide, Dental Sealants, Coronal Polishing, Study Skills/Basic Math, Welding, and Introduction to Computers/Windows XP, the Internet and E-mail w/ Microsoft XP, Word, Excel, Axcess and Powerpoint, Boat Finisher and Repairer.

National College of Business & Technology
8415 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-2011
http://www.ncbt.edu/

General Data
Tuition	$2027 per credit hour
Enrollment	500
Degrees	Associate of Science and diploma programs in the fields of Business, Computers and Healthcare.

National College of Business & Technology offers job skills training where students receive practical, real-world training, with small class sizes and personal attention. All classes are highly focused on the skills relevant to a student's career path. Classes begin eight times a year with day and night schedules, located at 8415 Kingston Pike.

Job Training and Placement
TN Career Center-Blount County
(865) 379-5525
http://www.tncareers.org/

The TN Career Center-Blount County is located at 366 Glascock Street, Alcoa, TN 37701, across the street from Midland Plaza. The Center provides assistance in such services as: job referral/job place¬ment, interviewing, testing, job development, unemployment insurance, internet access, labor market information, and specific employment web sites. Classroom opportunities are available to improve your math, computer, resume writing, interviewing, and job readiness skills. The center also provides assistance for employers by creating publicity for job openings, pre-screening for applicants, information on tax credits, opportunities to train employees, and valuable information for workers affected through downsizing and closures. There is no cost to the individual or employer for any services.

Vocational-Technical Schools
Blount County Public Schools
865-984-1212
http://www.blountk12.org/
Contact: Blount County Schools Central Office

The Blount County Public School System provides, vocational-tech¬nical training in both high schools. Twenty programs of study are offered and include: agriculture, child care, health science, horticul¬ture, office technology, marketing, co-op program, general shop, auto mechanics, drafting, cosmetology, machine shop, collision repair, welding, business education, materials, residential construction mate¬rials and processes, family and consumer science, metals, and food management careers.

Locations: Heritage and William Blount High Schools

Vocational Enrollment 2002-2003
Heritage High School	1,396
William Blount High School	1,249
Faculty	40