College and Career Support

 Driven by our mission of increasing the number of students completing post-secondary opportunities, the Tennessee College Access and Success Network aims to establish a college-going culture across the state. We work to remove barriers to higher education, promote college persistence, and increase post-secondary completion. Our focus is on connecting leaders, advocating for access and completion, and increasing the capacity of individuals and institutions to produce successful and equitable outcomes for underrepresented students. 

Tennessee's Career & Technical Education consists of 16 nationally recognized career clusters with the ultimate goal of preparing students for success at the postsecondary level and in their chosen careers.

College for TN is a free, online resource schools and districts can use to expand college and career advising. With students in mind, we inventory students’ interests, values, and skills and then navigate each student through career and college pathways. We’re a free one-stop resource for college and career information in the state of Tennessee.

Meet the coolest group of scientists with the weirdest and most fascinating jobs on the planet and beyond. Imagine exploring the Amazon river to dig up a rare breed of leeches, heading into space to repair the famed Hubble Space Telescope, or inventing and bringing robot creations to life. The scientists share their spectacular journeys to figure out how the world works. Start on your own quest to find a Cool Job—a science job!

Middle school is a great time for students to take control of their college preparation. Find out what students and parents can do to start building a strong academic record and a healthy savings account.

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