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Knox County Schools. Focus on the future. vision. Unite the schools of Knox County and partner with the local businesses and industry. Instill the importance of industry to everyday life and develop the passion and values of the workforce of today and tomorrow.
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vision • Unite the schools of Knox County and partner with the local businesses and industry. • Instill the importance of industry to everyday life and develop the passion and values of the workforce of today and tomorrow.
The stakeholders will identify the students and specific areas of study. The foundation and stakeholders will guide and direct the students to the industry or trade that best identifies the interest of the student.Partnerships with industry that are relative to each program of study will develop.
objectives • Develop fellowships with local businesses and pair students with their desired path of study. • Encourage industry to come into our schools to help direct and train our teachers. (We welcome and encourage industry to help our instructors stay trained and introduced to the new and innovative ideas and methods of their specific industry). • Stimulate the economy by providing a workforce that will be trained and encouraged by the specific industry that is their desired passion and focus.
Career and Technical Education Foundation Establishing this Foundation will unite the Schools and Business/Industry as they pursue the challenge of student learning.
Goals of the Foundation • Partnerships with business and industry. • Stimulate post graduate training by providing scholarships to career based institutions. • Provide assistance for national competitions. • Assist with additional technology and equipment.
Assets offered by business partners • Job Experience • Scholarships • Internships • Knowledge/Training • Equipment
THE WORKFORCE OF Today & tomorrow!
Excellence is never an accident, it is the result of high expectations, determination, effort, and skilled execution.
Success • The favorable outcome of an undertaking, career, or the attainment of a desired goal (to succeed as a businessman) Webster Dictionary
For information contact: Buck Coatney Knox County Schools Career and Technical Education Phone: (865) 773-9290 (Cell) (865) 689-1454 (Office) E-mail: coatneyb@k12tn.net