Postsecondary Job Training Opportunities

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  • TSA is now hiring for McGhee Tyson Airport Part-time positions starting at $16.34 per hour. Apply today at Text "TSO" to 95495 or visit tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov For any questions call 1-877-872-7990.

** See Mrs. Taylor if you would like a hard copy of the informational flyer**

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  • NEW BHS Corrugated North America is offering a 2-year, paid apprenticeship opportunity in Knoxville, TN beginning August 2020. Please see Mrs. Taylor for more information or contact Kimberly Henderlight at khenderlight@bhs-corrugated or 865-238-2983

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  • NEW TN Valley Tech Programs ( HVAC Training) for more information contact 865-973-4822 or www.tvtptraining.com

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  • Knoxville Leadership Foundation lets you earn your a construction certification with training on-site and or culinary career.Visit www.klf.org for more info or contact Mike at (865) 216-2145 to schedule your training site visit.

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  • UTK Lifeguard Certification and Re-certification For pricing information, dates, and to register, visit the Student Aquatic Center Front Desk or visit us at recsports.utk.edu Contact: Chris Cooksey 865-974-5167ccooksey@vols.utk.edu

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  • ETAK is the Electrician Training Academy of Knoxville please visit www.etaknox.org for more info.

SUBJECT: ETAK opens Electrical Apprenticeship Applications If there are students preparing to graduate in 2022 and they are enrolled in an electrical training program with your school, they may apply for our Electrical Apprenticeship Program in January. The dates for registering to make application are posted on our website: etaknox.org Go the website and click on Apprenticeship and schedule to apply.

NOTES:

1) Though they apply and interview and are ranked for selection, they still must graduate high school. Or, have a GED and furnish GED scores.

2) They must be 18 before beginning the program though they can have everything complete and prepared.

NOTES OF INTEREST: We, through Pellissippi State Community College provide 45 semester hours of college credit. One will also earn 60 hours of Recommended credits through the American Council on Education. SUPERIOR WAGES, GREAT HEALTH CARE AND THREE RETIREMENT PLANS.

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  • ShoffnerKalthoff, MES- SKMES Apprenticeship Programs is if you have ever wanted to learn a trade – electrical, plumbing or sheet metal – this is the way to do it. All SKMES team members hired as apprentices are automatically enrolled in the school for their specific trade (tuition is paid by the company). Classes are held September through April, following the Knox County School schedule. You will meet 5 to 6 times a month in the evenings, so you can still work with us full-time – and get paid! Flyer attached HERE.

School Information

• 4 Year Apprenticeship Program through RVCTC

• Internationally recognized NCCER program

• 2,000 hours of on-the-job work per year

• 160 hours of classroom instruction per year

• Classes meet 5 to 6 evenings a month

• 70 – 100 grade scale

• You will be provided a mentor to ensure your success

Job Corps

Hands on training

Self-paced program

Live on campus while enrolled in the program

Continue their education at college level

Helps students earn a high school diploma or GED

Financial Incentives

• Perfect Attendance – $100

• Apprentice of the Year – $100

• Getting a C or better – $100

• Eligible for annual evaluation-based pay raise

* All students must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Student responsible for the cost of the books. For more information visit www.skmes.com

Seniors graduating this spring (18 years-old by end of summer) and are looking for a career in construction, we are hiring.

They can begin the application process now, by going to our web page: www.skmes.com and to the careers link. Apply for a trade under the apprenticeship. They would begin in the helper status and become an apprentice once school starts. They can start on their career journey right after graduation. And if they start with us by the end of June, they can begin their apprenticeship toward the end of August..

We don't often think about technology when we talk about construction. Technology has become a big part of the construction industry. Here

Please let me know if you should have any questions about apprenticeship.

Applicants may also contact our Human Resources Director, Dave Parmly (dparmly@skmes.com or 865-274-2501) for information about ShoffnerKalthoff, applying or benefit questions.

Our website also provides a lot of information: www.skmes.com

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  • Job Corps- Hands on training in over 100 career areas. For students ages 16-24 who meet low income requirements. www.recruiting.jobcorps.gov

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  • AESSEAL, Inc. Engineering Apprenticeship Program with Pellissippi State

  • Must commit to working 20 hours a week at AESSEAL, Inc

  • Work hours will be determined by class schedule

  • Must successfully complete courses selected by AESSEAL, Inc

Computers and Engineering Technology

Computer Aided Design I

Geometric Dimension and Tolerance

Machine Tool Technology

Computer Aided Design II

Composite Materials and Structures

Fluid Power Systems

Manufacturing Processes

  • Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at PSTCC

  • Must regularly attend classes, show up on time, and complete course

  • Must commit to remaining a full-time employee of AESSEAL, Inc for 2 years after apprenticeship program is completed unless earlier discharged by AESSEAL

  • If you are discharged by AESSEAL, Inc or resign prior to completion of your 2 year commitment you will be responsible for reimbursing AESSEAL,Inc for the total cost of education paid for by AESSEAL, Inc

  • Must comply with all AESSEAL, Inc policies and procedures

www.aesseal.com

  • BHS- Apprenticeship opportunity for any senior student interested in or have the aptitude for mechanical or electrical industrial maintenance work. BHS is offering a 2-yr paid apprenticeship beginning August 2020.

What: Informational session and tour of BHS Corrugated's facility in Knoxville

When: By appointment-please use the contact information below

Where: 2431 Bertelkamp Lane, Knoxville, TN 37932

For information, questions, and to schedule an appointment, please contact Kimberly Henderlight in Human Resources: khenderlight@bhs-corrugated or 865-238-2983

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  • Resource Valley Construction Training Council- This program sponsors several apprenticeship programs: Carpentry, Electrical and Masonry. RVCTC is an association of general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and associates who believe in training our employees in older to make sure that there is qualified work force future of the construction industry. All classes are evening based classes help at Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center, 535 Chickamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Apply at RVCTC by calling 1-865-525-2165. Applications will be accepted for all apprentices two weeks in May with a Mid-July cutoff date at the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee, Knoxville Branch, 3306 Ragsdale Ave Knoxville, TN 37909 and Associated Builders and Contractors East TN Chapter, 402 Bearden Park Circle, Knoxville, TN 37919.

General Requirements:

  • Min age 18

  • High School graduate/GED equivalent

  • Must be physically able to perform the work of the trade

  • Must have adequate means of transportation to work and class

Student Cost:

  • Books to be used throughtout the program

  • Knox County Tuition Fee

  • RVCTC Enrollment Fee

  • RVCTC Non-Member Fee

Mail a copy of your high school transcript with your application to RVCTC.

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  • Knoxville PHCC Apprentice Training Program- This program is for Plumbing, HVAC,Sheet Metal Training. Classes are held at Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center

535 Chicamauga Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917. Classroom hours are 5pm-9pm each Monday plus one Thursday per month from Sept-May. Please visit www.phccweb.org for more information.

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