Local High Schools Working with Komatsu

During November, the Tennessee Department of Education has been celebrating Career Development Month by highlighting the Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Innovative School Models (ISM) programs that provide every student with the necessary skills to pursue postsecondary education and high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers.

  • The participation rate of middle school students in CTE courses nearly doubled over the past three school years, from 58,377 to 115,936.
  • From the 2022-23 to 2023-24 school years, industry credential earnings increased by 27.9% from 39,089 to 50,027.

Hamilton County, Marion County, and Sequatchie Co Schools have partnered with Komatsu, a TN Flagship Industry Partner, to offer one of the largest Certified Pre-Apprenticeship programs.

Lucky Knott

Lucky Knott is a longtime broadcaster, sportscaster, and news reporter, having worked in radio here in the Sequatchie Valley and in Coffee and Grundy County for many years. You can hear his news reports weekday mornings and afternoons on The River 104.9 WEPG in Marion County and Country Roads 93.3 in Dunlap/Pikeville. He is also Editor for SValleyNow.com - Sequatchie Valley Now.