Southwest Tennessee Community College Offers Tuition-Free Training for In-Demand Careers

For more information, contact Diana Fedinec, Southwest Tennessee Community College Director of Public Relations and Media, at 901-333-4247 or dfedinec@southwest.tn.edu.

Make a New Year’s resolution to further your career by taking advantage of the tuition-free training offered by Southwest Tennessee Community College. Registration is underway, and classes will begin soon. 

The programs available include: 

  • Medical Billing & Coding
  • Dental Assisting
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
  • Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
  • Welding
  • Certified Production Technician (CPT)
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Medical Device Finishing
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Also offered: HiSet - High School Equivalency Diploma

These programs are offered by Southwest's Workforce and Community Solutions department. While the programs are non-credit, individuals may qualify for Prior Learning Assessment credit at Southwest. 

Graduates of the training will receive a completion certificate from the College and have the opportunity to pass the national assessment to gain an industry credential.

Participants must be at least 18 years old and a resident of Shelby and Fayette counties in Tennessee. 

Applicants must attend one of the upcoming information and vetting sessions, all held at a Southwest location:

  • Monday, January 22, at 5:00 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, January 24, at 9:00 a.m. 
  • Thursday, January 25, at 5:00 p.m.
  • Monday, January 29, at 9:00 a.m. 
  • Wednesday, January 31, at 9:00 a.m. 

Space is limited. To reserve your session and for details, contact Terika Hughes,  Southwest Workforce Solutions Center director of Career Training, at 901-333-4207 or thughes11@southwest.tn.edu

Act now to secure your spot and embark on a journey to a rewarding career.