Tennessee
Attending a trade school in Tennessee gives you access to specialized, skills-based training in fields that are critical to the state’s economy—like automotive repair, welding, HVAC, electrical systems, industrial maintenance, and health-tech support. Instead of spending many years in general education, you can focus directly on the trade you want to pursue, often completing your program in one to two years. These schools typically emphasize hands-on learning in labs, shops, and through internships or apprenticeships. Because many Tennessee trade schools partner with local manufacturers and service industries, many graduates transition directly into well-paying jobs shortly after completing training.

Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT / TCATs)
Welding, HVAC, Automotive Technology, Diesel, Industrial Electricity, Mechatronics, Practical Nursing, Machine Tool, Collision Repair, Cosmetology, etc. (programs vary by campus)
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Fortis Institute
Programs in HVAC, medical / allied health, technical trades
https://www.fortis.edu/campuses/tennessee.html
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Lincoln Tech – Nashville
Automotive technology, diesel, related technical trades


