To foster an improved workforce for Tennesseans, Governor Lee provided $28M in a competitive grant process for Tennessee College of Applied Technology and Community Colleges to apply for funding. TCAT-Dickson/Clarksville, with the education partnerships of Nashville State Community College and Austin Peay State University, won the award with their proposal supporting the people of Houston, Montgomery, and Stewart Counties.

Beginning in spring 2020 and continuing for two years, the Bridge to Work grant will assist hundreds of people to learn more about industrial manufacturing and gain value experience and skills to have a rewarding and satisfying career in one of Tennessee’s fast growing trades, industrial manufacturing.

Learn More about the Industrial Readiness Training!

Some programs affiliated with the Bridge to Work Give Grant program are being affected by COVID-19.  Please contact the individual programs or schools for further information.

Bridge to Work Program

Preparing the industrial manufacturing workforce for today and tomorrow is a priority to the success of Tennesseans. Become a part of this fast growing industry by applying to one of the opportunities below. The following programs are available to students from Clarksville/Montgomery County School System, Houston County School System and Stewart County School System.  Adult learners have an option to attend a program in Clarksville at Nashville State Community Community College.

The industry partners have indicated their willingness to provide work-based learning opportunities to include, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, externships, company tours, and donations of time and equipment when feasible.

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Through the BRIDGE to Work grant, TCAT Dickson offers dual enrollment to high school Juniors and Seniors in Houston County, Montgomery County, and Stewart County desiring to study Advanced Manufacturing Production Technology.  To learn more about Dual Enrollment opportunities, click here.

The MTI Summer Camp at Austin Peay State University (APSU) provides a unique opportunity for sophomore and junior high school students to gain Dual Enrollment CTE credit while also building skills that leading industry employers are looking for in tomorrow’s work force. To find out more about MTI and apply, click here.

Nashville State Community College offers a dual enrollment mechatronics program at Kenwood High School in Clarksville. In addition, students in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School system can get college credit at Nashville State by passing dual credit exams in Engineering Technology, AutoCAD, and Digital Electronics.  To learn more about Dual Enrollment opportunities, click here.

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If your an adult who is in need of a job and are ready for a successful career, you can earn critical industry recognized certificates through a short four-week Industrial Readiness Training program conducted by experienced industry professionals. You will be prepared for in-demand jobs in the local manufacturing industry.  To learn more about the program available through NSCC and apply, click here.

 

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Several industry partners have all committed  to be supporters of the BRIDGE to Work grant activities.  The collective group has indicated their willingness to provide work-based learning opportunities to include, on-the-job training, apprenticeships, externships, company tours, and donations of time and equipment when feasible.  To see a list of all committed industry partners, click here.