Parents and Community
Welcome! We are so glad you are here to support your students and your community. We understand yours is not an easy job and we are here to help. Preparing our youth to be successful in life after high school with the skills and knowledge of tomorrow are critical.
Tennessee Career Information Delivery System
The Tennessee Career Information Delivery System is an online resource for students, counselors, teachers and parents. There are interactive tools for choosing a career path, information on specific jobs and choosing a higher education institution. There is also a link to Tennessee’s Pathways which is a roadmap to Tennessee Career and Technical courses of study to assist students, working with counselors & parents, to achieve their educational & career goals. The Tennessee Career Information Delivery System also includes a link to Kuder a tool to help assess your interests, skills, and work values. Sponsored by Edsouth, every student in Tennessee is able to access this planning system free of charge.
Knox County Schools
This website has valuable information that can help you support a child’s education. You can assess your current level of support of your student and their school using the Parents Report Card. To learn about things you can do to assist your child at each level from Kindergarten through Eight Grade go to Steps to Learning. For more ideas you can visit What Parents Can Do…
Other Ideas for Parental Involvement
The PTA’s Parent Involvement Resources shows other opportunities for you to be engaged in your child’s education. Keep in touch with what is going on in Knox County by participating in the School Matters Forums.
What to do for Schools is another resource of volunteer opportunities that support education in Knox County.
The National Parents Teacher Association has developed a guide for State Parent Teacher Associations and other family/child advocates to increase family engagement in public schools. Family involvement in education ensures that students have high academic achievement, graduate from high school, and succeed in life. Download the guide.
Become a mentor or volunteer for a position during the Smoky Mountains Regional competition of FIRST Robotics. Over 50 teams of high schools students build robots and compete in a high energy sport like event.
Preparing Students for Life after High School
For help in preparing your child for college you can visit FastWeb’s “Prepare for College in High School” and College Board’s “Parent’s Guide to College.” You might also want to look at Knox County School’s graduation requirements.
For information about what skill levels your child will need in the future take a look at the 2017 Workforce Snapshot.
Tennessee has adopted the Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) as a work-ready credential that measures workplace knowledge and skill levels. This is a valuable tool when combined with other assessments in determining a student’s skill level, particularly in the areas of Applied Math and Reading for information. We are encouraging employers to begin requesting CRC’s from candidates who are applying for skilled jobs. For more information on this valuable tool please contact your local Career Center with any questions or requests.
Top Employers in the Knoxville Area
Here is a listing of all of the major employers in the Knoxville area.
List of all Post-Secondary Institutions in Tennessee
For a list of all of the Post-Secondary Institutions in Tennessee you can visit the Tennessee Board of Regents website.
What About the Skilled Trades?
The building trades and other skills related jobs in high-growth industries face critical skilled worker shortages where demand exceeds supply. According to a study by CLRC (Construction Labor Research Council) to determine demand for craft workers for industrial construction projects in the Southeast during the 2006–2010 period. Demand for construction workers will increase by 25% increase in the next 2 years. By craft, demand for pipefitters, ironworkers, painters, and insulators will increase by more than 40%. Another area experiencing a tremendous shortage is the energy area. For more information on fields related to energy, industry and construction visit the Energize Tennessee website.