Blount County School System is committed to offering students a wide variety of educational options to compliment their general education curriculum through a comprehensive career & technical education (CTE) program of study. Blount County Schools encourages students to take advantage of the various programs of study that provide students with the opportunity to explore their individual strengths and how they may align those strengths with a rewarding career or college pathway. Twelve career & technical education courses are considered "honors" classes.
The advantage of taking career & technical education courses, students are able to get a look at the world of work through real world applications using cutting-edge equipment. Additionally, career & technical education students have the opportunity to acquire college credit through dual credit and dual enrollment agreements with Pellissippi State Community College. Students also have the opportunity to earn college credit through a dual enrollment agreement with Maryville College, Roane State Community College, South College, Tennessee Technology University and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Knoxville.
To expand a students' skill-base, the Blount County School System has partnered with numerous businesses throughout the community to provide work experiences, known as work-based learning, to career & technical education students who have been selected through an application process. Additional information can be found on our individual program webpages linked below. Any questions can be directed to the high school administrator over CTE or guidance counselor.
CTE Webpages
CTE Mission
Graduating Students Equipped to Achieve Postsecondary and Career Readiness
Annual Notice of Nondiscrimination for Career & Technical Education Opportunities:
"Blount County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its program or activities; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Blount County Schools offers classes in many career and technical education program areas under its open admissions policy. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.The following individual has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:
CTE Director: Dr. Alisa Teffeteller, 831 Grandview Drive, Maryville, TN 37803, (865) 984-1212, [email protected]