Take note: Students who graduate from Tennessee Technology Center at Dickson often work in careers that start at $30,000 a year, and they can advance to salaries where the sky is basically the limit.

The education center is one of the top providers of technical workforce development in Tennessee, and it is a valuable resource for residents, local companies and industries. Besides Dickson, TTC also has campuses in Clarksville, Franklin, and Waverly, and preferential treatment for admission is given to students who are Tennessee residents. TTC’s mission is to train students for careers that are in demand in today’s economy, and its goal is to supply high-quality training that will qualify students for employment or advancement in jobs.

TTC officials say they also work with individual companies to implement customized training that will enhance employee efficiency and productivity. The programs are designed so that companies can ultimately enjoy lower training and recruiting costs, have lower employee turnover and increased profits.

TTC also offers training programs at times that are convenient for companies. The staff at TTC does all the program work, including course planning, registration, evaluation, selecting competent instructors, record keeping and all of the training.

Meanwhile, individual student programs at Tennessee Technology Center include the fields of practical nursing, auto technology, dental assistant, heating and cooling repair, and heavy equipment/diesel mechanics. Other programs taught at Tennessee Technology Center include business systems technology, computer information technology, surgical technology, cosmetology and machine tool technology.

Evening classes are available in computers, auto CAD, skilled trades, languages and the medical industry. Some of the courses are offered online, and TTC tries to provide its training in ways that are economically feasible and easily accessible to all students.