CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Dickson & Clarksville Campus has received a $ million Perkins READI Grant to boost career and technical education programs, through the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and the federal Perkins Grant program.
TCAT Dickson is one of seven Tennessee community and technical colleges receiving the grants totaling just over $5.7 million following a competitive application process.
“We are grateful for this generous investment in our students,” said TCAT Dickson President Arrita Summers. “This opportunity allows us to make exciting improvements in our programs, offering our students current and competitive skills to be more successful in the workforce.”
Programs at both Dickson and Clarksville campuses will receive needed equipment, industry certification kits, supplies and professional development resources. The largest single expenditure of nearly $250,000 will equip the machine tool program at both campuses with new wire EDM (electrical discharge machining) machines.
TBR Chancellor Flora W. Tydings commended the colleges for applying and using the funds to benefit career and technical education.
“While there were many good applications, singling out the best was a difficult process. I look forward to seeing how the colleges make a difference in the lives of their students and their communities with this funding,” the chancellor said.