The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development is restructuring service areas from 40 to eight districts effective July 1, and as a result, Chattanooga State Community College will no longer be the provider for Adult Education (AE) in this community. AE programs are designed to support adult learners preparing for the high school equivalency test. The new provider in this service area is the Tennessee College of Applied Technology at Athens (TCAT-Athens).
“A high school diploma is still the most important academic and career credential a student will earn as it is the foundation on which all other degrees are built,” said Dr. Flora Tydings, President of Chattanooga State. “Chattanooga State remains committed to supporting the career development of adult learners through training and education.”
Chattanooga State is exploring ways to provide an additional English as a Second Language (ESL) program for local immigrants as we know there is still capacity for ESL service providers in the community. The College intends to have a decision for the community by the fall semester.
The current Highland Park ABE site is scheduled to close on Thursday, June 16, and the last day providing ABE on Chattanooga State’s East campus is June 21. This gives the AE team time to wind down operations by June 30.
The final Adult Education graduation for students earning their Tennessee High School Equivalency Diploma will be Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. in our Gymnasium on our main campus.
“It has been our privilege and honor to serve as an Adult Education provider in our community for nearly 30 years,” said Dr. Tydings.
For more information on Chattanooga State’s Adult Services, please contact Marsha Goolesby-Barker, Director of Adult Service at 423-697-4753.