Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)

TCAT at Chattanooga State is a leading provider of hands-on, high-demand, skills training programs designed to prepare you for the job market. Most TCAT students are able to start their career within just one year.

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83%

Completion
Rate

92%

Job Placement Rate

97%

Licensure Pass Rate

19

1yr Diploma Programs

8

Certificate Programs

53

Full-Time Faculty

10

Part-Time Faculty

Featured Scholarship

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Free tuition for high school graduates.
 

Featured Grant

TN Reconnect & Reconnect to Workforce

Free tuition for students at least 23 years of age
on or before January 1st,
OR classified as independent on the FAFSA.

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Student John Jordan stands in front of a lectern and signage for ChattState, TCAT, and industry partners.

Building the Future: A Student's Perspective on ChattState's New Advanced Manufacturing Center

March 5, 2024 | Other | Student Success

On Friday, March 1, Chattanooga State Community College welcomed distinguished guests to the unveiling of its new Advanced Manufacturing Center (TCAT 5). Attendees included College President Dr. Rebecca Ashford, Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Dr. Flora Tydings, Senator Bo Watson,...

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A TCAT at ChattState student uses the Car-O-Liner CTR9 welder.

Collision Repair Students Gifted State-of-the-Art Welder by Classic Collision

January 30, 2024 | Payton Potter | Student Success

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Collision repair students at Chattanooga State Community College last week received a donation that will bolster their education and help keep them at the forefront of technology when they enter the workforce.



On Thursday, faculty and students gathered for a...

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TCAT, Economic & Workforce Development Merger Streamlines Student Experience at ChattState

January 8, 2024 | Payton Potter | Campus Updates

CHATTANOOGA, TN -- Chattanooga State Community College recently announced it has combined Economic and Workforce Development and Tennessee College of Applied Technology at ChattState to streamline and center the student experience. 



College president Dr. Rebecca Ashford announced Bo...

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