Updated 1/22/20

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria recently visited TCAT Pulaski to officially announce the presentation of a $310,146 Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant for a Welding Program Expansion at the Pulaski institution.

The GIVE initiative prioritizes learning opportunities in rural counties and enhances career and technical education statewide.

Last year the Tennessee General Assembly approved $25 million in the governor’s budget to incentivize collaboration at the local level among stakeholders such as higher education institutions, K-12 and economic development partners.

Each proposal was required to show local data that identifies both workforce needs and a sustainable plan utilizing equipment, work-based learning experiences or recognized industry certifications to increase the state’s competitiveness and postsecondary attainment goals.