Tcat Pulaski

What Tcat Pulaski does

TCAT Pulaski (Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski) is a public, state-funded technical college operating as a constituent institution of the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college delivers career-focused vocational and technical education across 22+ programs spanning skilled trades (Welding, HVAC/R, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Automotive Technology, CNC Machining, Building Construction, Electrical and Plumbing Construction), advanced manufacturing (Automation, Process and Production Systems covering robotics, additive manufacturing, and plastic injection molding), healthcare (Practical Nursing, Allied Health/Medical Assisting, Basic Dental Assisting), technology (Computer Operating Systems/Networking/Cybersecurity aligned to CompTIA), and service occupations (Cosmetology, Aesthetics, Manicuring, Digital Agronomy). Programs combine classroom instruction with hands-on lab and clinical training, leading to industry-recognized certifications (NCCER, NIMS, EPA 608, NATE, MoPar/ASE, HVAC Excellence, TN Board licensing) and stackable certificates-to-diploma pathways, with completion timelines of roughly 6 to 24 months.

The institution operates from a main campus in Pulaski, TN and four additional instructional service centers in Lawrenceburg, Loretto, and Summertown, including dual-enrollment sites embedded inside partner high schools (Summertown, Lawrence County, Loretto, Columbia Central). The technology stack is primarily physical/instructional — industry-standard welding equipment, HVAC/R rigs, machine tools, CNC mills, vehicle bays, clinical simulation labs, and computer networking hardware — supported by the MyTCAT student portal (portal.tbr.edu) for admissions, financial aid, and registration, and the College Central Network for career placement.

Revenue derives from four streams: (1) student tuition and fees, ranging from $972 (Basic Dental Assisting) to $7,735 (HVAC/R Evening) per program; (2) federal financial aid including Pell Grants, FSEOG, Federal Work Study, and COVID-era HEERF grants (totaling roughly $850K disbursed across HEERF I/II/III); (3) state financial aid — TN Promise, TN Reconnect, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, and TSAA — which functions as a last-dollar scholarship for Tennessee residents; and (4) fee-for-service customized training contracts with local employers, healthcare facilities, and government agencies. The customer base consists primarily of individual students and adult learners pursuing direct-to-employment credentials, supplemented by dual-enrollment high-school students, government-referred students (Vocational Rehabilitation, WIOA, Trade Adjustment Assistance), and B2B employer contracts.

Name

Tcat Pulaski

Legal name

Tennessee College of Applied Technology

Website

https://tcatpulaski.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public Tennessee technical college (part of the Tennessee Board of Regents system) delivering 22+ career-focused vocational programs in trades, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, IT, and cosmetology to students across Giles and Lawrence counties.

Ownership category

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Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Technical education
• Vocational training
• Workforce development
• Career training
• Applied technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Pulaski

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue from student tuition and fees for technical programs. Most Tennessee residents may be eligible for up to $2,000 per year through the Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship program.
2. Federal Financial Aid: Federal Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), and Federal Work Study programs for eligible students.
3. State Financial Aid Programs: TN Promise (last-dollar scholarship), TN Reconnect Grant, Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant, and Tennessee Student Assistance Award Program (TSAA) for Tennessee residents.
4. Customized Business and Industry Training: Fee-for-service customized training programs for local businesses, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and professional organizations.
5. HEERF Emergency Relief Funding: Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund grants provided to students impacted by COVID-19 (HEERF I: $131,778, HEERF II: $131,043.25, HEERF III: $587,711).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TCAT Pulaski delivers hands-on technical and vocational education programs across healthcare (Practical Nursing, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting), skilled trades (Welding, HVAC/R, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical and Plumbing Construction, Building Construction), advanced manufacturing (CNC Machining, Automation/Process/Production Systems), automotive, IT/cybersecurity, cosmetology, aesthetics, manicuring, criminal justice, and digital agronomy. Programs lead to industry-recognized certifications and diplomas, offered in day, evening, and part-time formats at the main Pulaski campus and four regional instructional service centers.

Product overview

TCAT Pulaski (Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Pulaski) is a constituent college of the Tennessee Board of Regents offering vocational and technical education programs. The institution provides a diverse portfolio of career-focused programs spanning healthcare (Practical Nursing, Allied Health and Medical Assisting, Basic Dental Assisting), skilled trades (Welding Technology, Automotive Technology, HVAC/R, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance Technology, Electrical and Plumbing Construction, Building Construction Technology), advanced manufacturing (CNC Machining, Automation/Process/Production Systems), technology (Computer Operating Systems/Networking/Cybersecurity), agriculture (Digital Agronomy), and cosmetology/aesthetics. Programs are offered at the Main Campus in Pulaski and several instructional service centers including Lawrence County, Lawrenceburg, and Loretto. Students can earn certificates, diplomas, and industry certifications. The institution also provides student support services through its MyTCAT portal, College Central Network job board, and various financial aid programs including TN Promise, Pell Grant, and Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant.

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Products and services

• Practical Nursing A 12-month full-time day program combining classroom and clinical training to prepare students for the Practical Nursing Diploma, with mandatory criminal background and drug screening.
• Practical Nursing Evening A 16-month evening program providing the same classroom and clinical training as the day Practical Nursing program for working adult learners.
• Allied Health and Medical Assisting A six-month certificate program with classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences preparing students as Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician, and Medical Assistant.
• Basic Dental Assisting (Part-time Evening) A 7-8 month part-time evening program training dental assistants in dental instruments, dental materials, and office procedures, registered through the Tennessee Board of Dentistry.
• Welding Technology (Pulaski) A 12-month full-time program preparing students for welding careers using MIG, TIG, and Arc welding processes with hands-on training and multiple certification pathways.
• Welding Technology (Pulaski - Evening) A 24-month evening welding program covering MIG, TIG, and Arc welding processes for working adults.
• Welding Technology (Loretto) A welding technology program offered at the South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School for approved graduates of Loretto High School.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration A program preparing students for HVAC/R technician careers, covering application, diagnosis, and service of HVAC/R products; accredited member of HVAC Excellence Program.
• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Evening) An evening HVAC/R technician program covering electricity, refrigeration, air conditioning, heat pumps, heating, and commercial systems; accredited by HVAC Excellence.
• Industrial Electricity A program preparing students to install and repair electrical systems and industrial machinery, covering circuits, motors, transformers, electrical code, and programmable logic controllers.
• Industrial Maintenance Technology A program training students as multi-craft maintenance technicians covering electricity, welding, mechanical fundamentals, motor control, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automation.
• Industrial Maintenance Technology (Evening) An evening program training students as multi-craft maintenance technicians with a broad range of skills including electricity, welding, mechanical fundamentals, and automation.
• Residential/Commercial Wiring & Plumbing A program structured around NCCER curriculum preparing students for State Limited Licensed Plumber and Electrician Exams, with extensive hands-on training; limited to Lawrence County HS or Loretto HS graduates.
• Electrical and Plumbing Construction Technology A program preparing students for electrician and plumber careers in the construction industry, covering electrical theory, residential/commercial wiring, plumbing fixtures, and installation.
• Building Construction Technology A program teaching skills in residential electrical wiring, carpentry, and plumbing for dual-enrolled high school and adult students; limited to Summertown HS graduates.
• Automation, Process and Production Systems (APPS) A program offering three career paths — Robotics Automation, Additive Manufacturing, and Plastic Injection Molding — for manufacturing jobs with Industry 4.0 technologies.
• CNC Machining Technology A program providing experience with machine tools including blueprint reading, mathematics, manual and CNC milling and turning machines, drill presses, grinders, and EDM machines.
• Automotive Technology A technical training program covering all facets of the automotive field, including servicing, repairing, and maintaining vehicles using factory approved methods.
• Computer Operating Systems, Networking and Cybersecurity A program providing CompTIA-certified training in Computer and Network Servicing and Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
• Digital Agronomy A program providing foundation in conventional and regenerative agricultural practices with focus on GIS mapping, precision agriculture, internet of things, and crop management technology.
• Cosmetology A 14-month program providing theory and clinical knowledge of the beauty industry, preparing students for the TN Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
• Manicuring An 8-month program preparing students for nail care and beauty field careers, covering various types of nails, nail care techniques, and nail artistry.
• Aesthetics Technology A program preparing students for skin care and beauty industry careers as estheticians, covering skin care, cosmetic treatments, facials, and makeup application.
• Criminal Justice: Correctional Officer A program designed for dual-enrollment high school graduates providing knowledge of inmate processing, maintaining order, emergency procedures, and defensive tactics.
• Dual Enrollment Program An educational pathway program allowing high school students to earn college credit and credentials while still in high school, available at various instructional service centers.
• MyTCAT Student Portal Single point of access for student online information including admissions application, financial aid, and general information; requires login from campus email.
• College Central Network Official resume and job posting service for students and alumni, providing 24/7 access to job opportunities, career portfolio hosting, and employer connections.
• Customized Business and Industry Training Fee-for-service customized training programs for local businesses, healthcare facilities, government agencies, and professional organizations, covering customized employee training, workforce development, certification programs, OSHA training, and skills upgrading.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can complete career-ready training in 6-24 months depending on program
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• College Central NetworkcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial resume and job posting service used 24/7 by students and alumni to access job opportunities and internship positions posted exclusively for TCAT Pulaski. Employers search for talented students and alumni and post unlimited jobs for free.
• Tennessee Board of RegentscoreOthersTCAT Pulaski is a constituent college of the Tennessee Board of Regents, which provides governance, policy direction, and state funding for the institution.
• Summertown High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Building Construction Technology program at North Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Summertown High School. Adult admission limited to approved graduates of Summertown HS.
• Lawrence County High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Residential/Commercial Wiring & Plumbing program at Lawrenceburg Instructional Service Center-Lawrence County High School.
• Loretto High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership offering Welding Technology and Residential/Commercial Wiring & Plumbing programs at South Lawrence Instructional Service Center-Loretto High School.
• Local and Regional EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCustomized training partnerships with major corporations, small businesses, healthcare facilities, professional organizations, and government agencies for workforce development and employee training.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA education benefits available for eligible veterans through GI Bill programs. Some TCAT programs approved for VA education benefits.
• Tennessee Department of Human Services - Vocational RehabilitationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational rehabilitation program helping students with physical, developmental, cognitive or emotional disabilities access technical education and training.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Columbia Central High School: Dual enrollment partner feeding students into TCAT Pulaski programs. Functions as a feeder channel rather than competitor, but represents the institutional model of secondary-postsecondary technical articulation that TCAT Pulaski depends on for enrollment.
• Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development: State agency administering WIOA, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and other workforce programs that refer students to TCAT Pulaski. Functions as a referral partner and funding source rather than a direct competitor, but shapes the broader workforce training ecosystem in Tennessee.

Broad incumbents

• Lincoln Tech: National for-profit career college offering programs in welding, HVAC, automotive, healthcare, and IT/cybersecurity. Comparable program mix to TCAT Pulaski but operates as a private institution with tuition-based funding rather than state appropriations.
• Universal Technical Institute: National for-profit provider of technical training in automotive, diesel, welding, HVAC, and manufacturing. Overlaps with TCAT Pulaski's skilled trades programs but serves a broader, multi-state footprint with private funding.
• Pellissippi State Community College: Tennessee community college under TBR offering technical certificates, workforce training, and dual enrollment in the Knoxville region. Overlaps with TCAT Pulaski on workforce development and credential programs but offers broader academic pathways.
• Tennessee Board of Regents System: Governing authority for TCAT Pulaski and 12 other TCATs plus community colleges. Operates the same programs at broader scale across Tennessee and provides the funding/policy framework in which TCAT Pulaski operates.

Direct peers

• TCAT Hartsville: Small Tennessee College of Applied Technology serving a rural Tennessee county; closest comparable peer to TCAT Pulaski by scale, geography (rural), and program mix in trades and healthcare.
• TCAT Knoxville: Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Knoxville; a sister constituent college under the Tennessee Board of Regents offering the same technical/applied program categories as TCAT Pulaski. Most directly comparable TCAT peer in terms of program portfolio, funding model, and regulatory environment.
• TCAT Memphis: Another TBR-system Tennessee College of Applied Technology offering welding, HVAC, nursing, automotive, and other technical programs. Operates under identical funding, accreditation, and governance structure as TCAT Pulaski.

Emerging players

• ECPI University: For-profit career college with programs in IT/cybersecurity, healthcare, and skilled trades. Comparable to TCAT Pulaski's Computer Operating Systems/Networking/Cybersecurity program and adjacent technical offerings, though focused on degree pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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