Workforce Development
Developing Tomorrow, TodayWe are dedicated to the development of future talent in our area through excellence in all educational avenues. In and around our county you will find seven institutions of higher education that offer superior training and preparation for the future. The students in our county are well-prepared for whatever their needs are for future endeavors.
Carson-Newman University
Founded in 1851, Carson-Newman is ranked in the top four of Tennessee’s education institutions, Carson-Newman continues to receive national accolades as a liberal arts school founded on Christian principles.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
The Tennessee College of Applied Technology serves as the premier supplier of workforce development throughout the State of Tennessee. Providing competency-based training through superior quality, traditional, and distance learning instruction methods that qualify completers for employment and job advancement. Jefferson County works closely with TCAT in Morristown, while supporting nearby Knoxville campuses.
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Founded in 1794, UT is big on tradition and proud of humble beginnings as the first public university chartered west of the Appalachian Divide. The University of Tennessee is a public research institution and embody’s excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement.
Walters State Community College
Walters State is a learning centered, comprehensive community college established in 1970 to provide affordable and quality higher education opportunities for the residents of East Tennessee.
Jefferson County School District
The second largest employer in Jefferson County is its very own school district. Serving over 7500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Schools & Education
Workforce Development
Hosting a 91 percent high school graduation rate, Jefferson County is committed to creating a viable workforce. Area education institutions provide students quality, relevant training for today’s employment. With 11 public schools, one private academy, and 7 regional higher education training centers, our county’s future is guaranteed opportunities for quality education centered around traditional principles.