About TCCTE

Tennessee Council on Career and Technical Education Members (TCCTE) consists of thirteen members appointed by the Governor to serve in an advisory capacity to the Tennessee Board of Education, Tennessee Board of Regents, the Governor, and the General Assembly.  Members of the Council are appointed to serve terms of six years.

Seven individuals are representatives of the private sector in the state and constitute a majority of the membership. Six individuals are representatives of secondary and post-secondary career and technical institutions, career guidance and counseling organizations within the state, and/or individuals who have special knowledge and qualifications with respect to the educational and career development needs of special populations.

An advocate for citizens' education and training needs

Conducts an annual public hearing on Career and Technical Education

Serves as an advocate for education and training needs of Tennessee citizens

Provides state of the art curricular advice

Serves as an agent for information on curricular change

Reviews schools in action; meeting objectives as they implement change.

Integrates advisory and regulatory functions of oversight