McMinn County Vocational has been a part of the Athens educational system since 1976. This school offers vocational courses to students from Central and McMinn County high schools. Courses at this center include introduction to nursing, automotive technology, masonry, drafting, agricultural science and cosmetology.
McMinn County Vocational Center
2103 Congress Parkway
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-8633
www.mcminn.k12.tn.us/vocschool/vocschool.html
At the TN Technology Center, prospective students can enroll in full-time programs for a variety of technology-based careers such as collision repair, business systems technology, industrial electricity and maintenance, practical nursing and pharmacy technician training. An accredited center of higher education, students can seek federal financial aid as well as need-based grants from the Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. In addition to full-time programs, TN Tech offers industrial training courses for local industry employees and prospective hires.
TN Technology Center Athens
1635 Vo Tech Drive
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 744-2814
ttcathens.edu
Located in nearby Sweetwater, the East Tennessee School of Cosmetology offers vocational courses for those pursuing careers in the field of beauty. Educational programs at this school train students for certification as cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians or cosmetology instructors.
East Tennessee School of Cosmetology
409 Sweetwater Vonore Road
Sweetwater, TN 37874-3026
(866) 655-7191
www.easttnschoolofcosmetology.com