Adult Learners Can Earn High School Equivalency Diplomas Online
September 16, 2020
Nashville, TN – Adults across Tennessee who did not graduate high school now have an online pathway that will lead them to a high school equivalency diploma. Every county in the state offers students virtual classes that will prepare them to take the online HiSET examination.
The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) is coordinating the statewide campaign “Learn Online. Graduate Online.” to make adult education accessible to all interested Tennesseans.
Students Can Learn Online, Graduate Online in Every Tennessee County
Tennessee Department of Education Outlines Path Forward for All Tennessee Students to be Ready for College and Career
January 28, 2017
Nashville, TN – Tennessee officials launched a renewed effort Thursday to focus on students’ readiness for life after high school.
At an event at Cane Ridge High School in Antioch that brought together state leaders, industry partners, educators, and students, the Tennessee Department of Education released the Seamless Pathways: Bridging Tennessee’s Gap Between High School and Postsecondary report, which provides recommendations to ensure Tennessee continues to move toward achieving its statewide goals for postsecondary completion set forth by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam through the Drive to 55 initiative.
Tennessee to focus on students’ readiness for life after high school.
Tennessee Veterans May Be Issued Missing High School Diplomas
June 19, 2013
New law affects WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam War Veterans
Nashville, TN – The Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs, Many-Bears Grinder and the Tennessee Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Huffman will be presenting a high school diploma to Korean War Veteran, William Milton Duncan Wednesday, June 19th at 10:30am in the Senate Library in the State Capitol.
Mr. Duncan was drafted in 1951 and began serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. Due to his military service, Mr. Duncan left high school a few days before completing requirements for his diploma. [Read more]
Tennessee Highway Patrol to begin accepting Applications for Troopers
October 2, 2012
Interested Applicants Must Apply Online
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced Monday it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin March 1st, 2013.
Applications will only be accepted online from Wednesday, October 3rd through Wednesday, October 10th, 2012. Individuals interested in applying for the position of State Trooper must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a high school diploma or equivalent. No applicants with felony convictions will be considered. [Read more]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Accepting Applications for Troopers
August 16, 2011
Interested Applicants Must Apply Online
Nashville, TN – The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) announced today it is aggressively seeking men and women who are interested in careers in law enforcement for a new Trooper Cadet Class slated to begin January 22nd, 2012. Applications will only be accepted from Monday, August 15th through Friday, August 26th, 2011.
Individuals interested in applying for the position of State Trooper must be at least 21 years old, a U.S. Citizen and have a high school diploma or equivalent. No applicants with felony convictions will be considered. If hired, individuals must obtain a valid Tennessee Driver License, and are required to successfully complete a Level II background investigation, which includes a credit check and polygraph test. Recruits must also pass a physical agility test, as well as psychological and medical examinations, including a drug screening. [Read more]
