CTE Outreach Specialist; Grant Funded

Thank you for your interest in employment with Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT). Our employees play an important role in helping students prepare for careers through high-quality technical training. We’re glad you are considering a career with us.

TCATs offer employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance.

The Tennessee College of Applied Technology participates in the E-Verify program, a free, web-based system that electronically confirms the identity and employment eligibility of new hires. By using E-Verify, we ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements and help maintain a legal workforce.

For more information, visit the official E-Verify website Home | E-Verify .

CTE Outreach Specialist (Grant Funded)

Title: CTE Outreach Specialist (Grant Funded)

Employee Classification:Clerical & Secretarial

Institution:TCAT-Jackson

Department: Grants & Institutional Advancement

Campus

Location:

TCAT Jackson

• Conduct outreach and relationship‑building with counselors, CTE directors, principals, superintendents, and other K‑12 leadership to strengthen awareness of CTE programs and pathway opportunities.
• Support secondary‑to‑postsecondary transition planning by coordinating communication, resources, and alignment efforts among K‑12 partners, postsecondary staff, and workforce stakeholders.
• Collaborate with school and district leaders to identify opportunities for improved alignment between student interests, program offerings, dual enrollment pathways, and career preparation options.
• Coordinate and support work‑based learning partnerships, including internships, job shadowing, cooperative education, and other employer‑connected experiences that align with CTE pathways.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen the connection between secondary CTE dual enrollment and postsecondary programs of study.
• Assist in identifying emerging labor market trends, workforce needs, and program alignment opportunities through Perkins‑related research, outreach, and collaboration.
• Support outreach activities, campus visits, tours, workshops, and information sessions for school personnel and partners to promote career and technical education pathways.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and community partners to expand access, improve recruitment, and support the development of sustainable secondary‑to‑postsecondary CTE pipelines.
• Maintain records, contacts, and coordination efforts related to outreach, pathway development, and work‑based learning activities.
• The CTE Specialist’s Perkins V Reserve‑funded activities will be limited to Career and Technical Education programs that have approved Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) and are included in the approved Perkins V Reserve project. The position will not provide Perkins‑funded services to programs that are not Perkins‑eligible under the scope of this project.

• Requires a technical diploma, B.S. degree preferred
• Three years of experience working in a post‑secondary institution preferred
• Evidence of excellent communication and computer skills

• Ability to multitask
• Possess organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional customer service skills