The Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT) is a statewide system of 22 trade and technical campuses operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, providing hands-on occupational training across the state. TCAT campuses offer Diploma programs in high-demand skilled trades including Welding Technology, Machine Tool Technology, and Industrial Maintenance/Mechatronics, directly supporting Tennessee's manufacturing sector. Automotive Technology and Aviation Maintenance Technology programs prepare graduates for careers with the state's major automotive OEMs and the broader transportation industry. TCAT's Computer Operating Systems, Networking, and Cybersecurity diploma and Computer Aided Design Technology programs address the technical workforce needs of Tennessee's growing technology and defense industries. The system's Electric Vehicle Production Technology program, available at multiple campuses, directly supports Tennessee's emergence as a leading EV manufacturing state with major battery and vehicle assembly investments.

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