WCTC Program and Club Information
Work-based learning (WBL) is a proactive approach to bridging the gap between high school and high-demand, high-skill careers in Tennessee. Students build on classroom-based instruction to develop employability skills that prepare them for success in postsecondary education and future careers. Through experiences like internships, apprenticeships, and paid work experience, juniors and seniors (16 years or older) may earn high school credit for capstone WBL experiences. WBL coordinators are educators who are trained and certified by the department to coordinate these WBL experiences for students.
The "Work Ethic Distinction" is a workforce readiness credential that can be earned by high school seniors in participating counties. Students who earn the Work Ethic Distinction will be given preference for job interviews at partnering employers if they meet all other qualifications of the job posting.
Participating students will receive a list of Work Ethic Distinction Standards which includes 14 achievement categories. Each achievement category has one, two, or three subcategories that are assigned a point value. Students who sign up for the Work Ethic Distinction must complete enough of the goals set out in the achievement categories to score 32 points in order to receive the Distinction.
The STEM Education program of study is designed for students interested in the exciting careers available in the high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This program of study is uniquely structured to offer students an overview of STEM fields, occupations, and applications.
Future Business Leaders of America-PBL inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences.
Available for students enrolled in a Health Science
program of study or students who are interested in a
health related career
FFA is the premier youth organization preparing members for leadership and careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture.
Maintenance and Light Repair
Program of Study
Instructor: Caleb Grinder
Career Cluster: Transportation
Level 1
Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair I (C20H09)
Level 2 Maintenance & Light Repair II (C20H10)
Level 3
Maintenance & Light Repair III (C20H11) OR
Dual Enrollment Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair I (C20H01) OR Dual Enrollment Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair II (C20H21)
Level 4
Maintenance & Light Repair IV (C20H12) OR
Dual Enrollment Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair III (C20H22) OR Dual Enrollment Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair IV (C20H30) OR WBL Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Career Practicum 1 (C20H34)
Agriculture Programs of Study
Instructors:
CHS- Nathan White
FHS- Brandon Mitchell
WCHS- Bart Pope
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
The Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) career cluster prepares learners for careers in the planning, implementation, production, management, processing, and/or marketing of agricultural commodities and services. This includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, horticulture, and other plant and animal products. It also includes related professional, technical, and educational services.
Structural Systems (Carpentry)
Program of Study
Instructor: Jay Abernathy
Career Cluster: Architecture & Construction
This career cluster prepares learners for careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the building environment. People employed in this cluster work on new structures, restorations, additions, alterations and repairs.
Architecture and construction comprise one of the largest industries in the United States. Based on the latest statistics, this career cluster has 13.8 million jobs. In the next few years, many new jobs will be added and many employment opportunities will result from the need to replace experienced workers who leave jobs.
Cosmetology
Program of Study
Instructor: Renee Gobbell
Program of Study:
Level 1 Cosmetology Cosmetology I (C19H12)
Level 2 Cosmetology II (C19H14)
Level 3 Cosmetology III (C19H13) -or Dual Enrollment Cosmetology I (C19H04) -or Dual Enrollment Cosmetology II (C19H23)
Level 4 Cosmetology IV (C19H21) -or Dual Enrollment Cosmetology III (C19H27) –or Dual Enrollment Cosmetology IV (C19H28) -or WBL Cosmetology Career Practicum 4 (C19H35)
Health Science
Instructors: Dr. Lisa Edwards & Lindsay Statom
Programs of Study:
Health science is one of the largest industries in the country, with more than 11 million jobs, including the self-employed. The health science industry includes establishments ranging from small-town private practice physicians who employ only one medical assistant to busy inner city hospitals that provide thousands of diverse jobs. More than half of all non-hospital health service establishments employ fewer than five workers. On the other hand, almost two-thirds of hospital employees were in establishments with more than 1,000 workers.
Diagnostic, Emergency, and Therapeutic
Industry Certifications for EKG technician, Medical Assistance, and EMR
JAG Tennessee
(Jobs for America's Graduates)
Instructor: Gregg Lee
Program of Study: JAG is a supplemental course that can be offered in addition to courses within the programs of study but does not count toward a student's concentrator status.
The mission of JAG Tennessee (formerly Jobs For Tennessee Graduates JTG) is to guide this generation of students, empowering them with the essential skills to excel in employability, education, and life.
JAGTN is an affiliate of Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) and is a non-profit organization. Jobs for Tennessee Graduates is one of JAG’s longest serving affiliates, launched in 1981 under Governor Lamar Alexander. It was exclusively state funded until 2013. Since then, diverse funding sources (school districts, private businesses, and regional nonprofits) have allowed JAGTN to thrive in 31 schools in 20 counties throughout Tennessee. In 2014, JAGTN was approved as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which includes a high level board of directors.
Manufacturing and Machining
Instructor: Ricky Mitchell
Career Cluster: Advanced Manufacturing
Coursework is designed to provide the necessary training, work experiences, and related technical knowledge for employment within the machining industry. The advanced machine student becomes proficient at both set-up and operation of a wide variety of metal working machines. Using set-up and operation skills, the student can transform standard metal into finished products as specified by shop drawings.
The program is also designed to give the student experience on a variety of machine tools including milling machines, lathes, and grinders. Instruction is given in related mathematics, blueprint reading, precision measuring. CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining is also available as a part of training.
Welding Program of Study
Instructor: April Morris
Career Cluster: Advanced Manufacturing
Level 1 Principles of Manufacturing (C13H05) or Welding I (C13H12)
Level 2 Welding I (C13H12) or Welding II (C13H10)
Level 3 Dual Enrollment Welding I (C13H03) or Dual Enrollment Welding II (C13H18) or Dual Enrollment Welding III (C13H38)
Level 4 Dual Enrollment Welding IV (C13H39) or WBL Welding Career Practicum 1 (C13H43)