have a true adult education program where you can come in and get a regular diploma,” explains Director of Schools Jeff Lutrell, noting the similarities between the county’s adult education program and a GED. The county is also in the middle of expanding its already robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs for its high school students. Currently, aviation is one of the areas of expansion, but other than that, “we have pathways in nursing, culinary arts programs… we offer welding, and we also partner with Cumberland University to offer some higher education opportunities,” Luttrell says. The county also has fantastic opportunities in technology where students can become Dellcertified as technicians, typically granting them access to strong job offers right out of high school. Thanks to a well-developed Pre-K through Adult Middle Tennessee runs on good energy. At MTE, we know that empowering a community goes well beyond our grids and substations. It lies in our connection with one another. Learn more at mte.com 8 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 03
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