education & labor Education & Labor Other colleges within 30 minutes include: Strayer University, Reuben-Allen College, Tennessee Wesleyan College, ITT Technical Institute Colleges and Universities University of Tennessee As the state’s flagship, research- intensive university, UT is the state’s leader in promoting education, research and public service and continues to strengthen its impact on the citizens of Tennessee. Recently, U.S. News and World Report Four-Year Degree Schools ranked UT Knoxville as No. 52 among all public universities and No. 106 among all national universities. The national universities group ° ITT Technical Institute includes 262 American universities that offer the comprehensive ° Maryville College bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The University has over 27,000 students in 90 major programs. ° South College ° Strayer University Maryville College Maryville College is a four-year liberal arts ° Tennessee Wesleyan College college. Founded in 1819, it is the 12th oldest institution of higher learning in the South and maintains an affiliation with the ° University of Tennessee Presbyterian Church (USA). More than sixty diverse fields of study ° Lee University are offered, with pre-professional programs such as pre-med, pre- law, business, pre-seminary, pre-dentistry, and pre-vet. Bachelor Two-Year Degree Programs of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Science degrees are offered. Certification is available in elementary and secondary ° Cleveland State Community education. Dual degree programs are offered in engineering and College health care/nursing. ° Hiwassee College ° Pellissippi State Community Hiwassee College Founded in 1849 and associated with the United College Methodist Church, Hiwassee College is a liberal arts, residential institution of higher education, providing quality education for ° Roane State Community College all students in an atmosphere that promotes intellectual pursuit, ° Tennessee Technology Centers in spiritual growth, and social and personal responsibility. Athens, Harriman, and Knoxville R E G I O N S P O T L I G H T First among “Best Places for Recent College Graduates” —Economic Research Institute, 2006 Education & Labor Area Technological Research & Support Services Oak Ridge National Laboratories (ORNL) ORNL is a multi- program science and technology laboratory managed for the U.S. Department of Energy by UT-Battelle, LLC. Scientists and engineers at ORNL conduct basic and applied research and development to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation’s leadership in key areas of science, increase the availability of clean, abundant energy, restore and protect the environment, and contribute to national security. Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Solves mission-critical problems with innovative applications of technology and expertise. SAIC-developed technologies can be found in medical labs researching cancer cures, in the desert testing next- generation robotics, in the ocean deploying tsunami warning systems, in crime labs investigating new evidence, and in Iraq helping protect and support our men and women in uniform. Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) ORAU has 98 member universities and a strategic partnership with Oak Ridge Labor National Laboratory (ORNL), bringing together university faculty Tennessee 46th per capita tax and students to collaborate on major scientific initiatives that burden strengthen America’s leading edge in science and technology. In addition, ORAU leverages the collective capabilities of Tennessee is below the national the university consortium by partnering with other national Cost of Living Index laboratories, government agencies, and private industry. These 8th lowest of 50 states in the cost efforts strengthen America’s scientific research and education of doing business enterprise to enhance global competitiveness, build public trust and confidence in the management of worker health and environmental Tennessee is ranked 27th in clean-up initiatives and enhance our nation’s preparedness to average annual salary respond to emergencies related to terrorist incidents, natural 6th lowest of 50 states individual disasters and health threats. tax burden National Transportation Research Center (NTRC) offers one Ranked 30th in electricity costs of the most diverse concentrations of transportation researchers Ranked 6th lowest in industrial rent in the United States. The NTRC was created to respond to the costs needs of industry and government agencies as they address issues related to expanding and maintaining transportation systems that 2007 per capita income estimate move people and goods safely, efficiently, and reliably. below state and national averages R E G I O N S P O T L I G H T Tennessee is 46th per capita tax burden and 23% below the national average. Education & Labor Workforce Training and Placement Tennessee Career Center Located in Tellico West Industrial Park, the Tennessee Career Center provides career counseling and training services including academic enrichment classes to address basic skill levels, computer keyboarding and applications, resume and interviewing skills, stress management, goal setting, money management, and other on-the- job training services. The Career center assists the business community with job placement and testing issues Tennessee Career Readiness Certificates that documents the level of skills and potential employee possesses ion the areas of applied math, reading for information, and locating information. Pellissippi State Technical Community College Business and Community Services Courses are designed to provide practical skills and hands-on-training in a targeted, time-limited, training environment. This division of Pellissippi State Technical Community College offers industrial and technical training in mechanical systems, electrical systems, maintenance management, machining, rigging, welding, construction, green/renewable technology and computer aided manufacturing. Pellissippi State also offers programs in professional certification preparation classes, computer applications and will customize training courses for a specific business or industry sector. Job placement services are also available. Tennessee Technology Center With the economy and the face of business and industry constantly changing, demand is high for a qualified and skilled workforce in Tennessee. Tennessee Technology Center in Knoxville, Athens, and Harrimann is a key provider of state-of-art training for businesses and industry in and around the Knoxville area. Sixteen programs are available, including Auto Body Technology, Auto Technology, Business Systems Technology, Early Childhood Education, Computer Operations Technology, Drafting/CAD Technology, Electronics Technology, GED Preparation, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technology, Industrial Electricity/Maintenance Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Masonry Technology, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology, Technology Foundations, and Welding Technology. University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services The Center for Industrial Services (CIS) is an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute of Public Service. CIS helps Tennessee’s manufacturers become more productive, more profitable and more competitive. They can help your company with new production techniques or business practices, expanding markets, complying with regulations, or a host of other issues. The center provides assistance and training with manufacturing operations, management, quality, finical and information systems, human resources, energy management, safety and environmental compliance and assistance, and LEAN manufacturing. R E G I O N S P O T L I G H T Tennessee Technology Center in Knoxville, Athens, and Harrimann is a key provider of state-of-art training for businesses and industry in and around the Knoxville area Education & Labor Monroe County has approximately 5,500 students in grades kindergarten through twelve. There are also three pre-kindergarten programs in the school system, one each in Madisonville, Tellico Plains, and Vonore preparing children to enter kindergarten with the foundation and skills they need to be successful. All schools in the system are currently accredited with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Every school is also deemed a Safe School according to state and federal guidelines. Sixty percent of our teachers have advanced degrees, with at least a Master’s degree. Loudon County has two award winning, accredited public school systems, Loudon County Schools and Lenoir City Schools. Loudon County Schools has over 5,200 students at 9 locations in grades Kindergarten through twelve. Recognized as an excellence in education community, Loudon County educators focus on college and workforce preparedness and feature articulation agreements with local colleges for college credit classes through dual enrollment. Lenoir City High School has been recognized as a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) School. Lenoir City High School has been awarded an Excellence in Education by the Tennessee School Board Association for their “Project Lead the Way” pre-engineering program. R E G I O N S P O T L I G H T Award winning Pre-K through 12th grade programs Excellence in Education schools.