Work in Ceramic Tile – Careers in Ceramic Tile start at Tennessee's Technical Colleges

Ceramic Tile showcases the versatility of Tennessee’s economic success story.

"The launch of TCAT’s Tile Manufacturing Operator program marks another milestone for Tennessee’s workforce. Our state continues to expand meaningful pathways for Tennesseans to turn their skills and creativity into rewarding careers. I look forward to watching this program grow and the opportunities it will create for our community."

Cameron Sexton

- Tennessee House Speaker

"Companies from all over the world look to Tennessee to help produce this important product. I'm proud of our new Tile Manufacturing Operator program because all three colleges involved in its creation engaged industry partners to develop it. This ensures students are job-ready on day one when they graduate."

Flora W. Tydings

- Chancellor, Tennessee Board of Regents

“The opportunities for young people to come in and learn this skill and be productive in a manufacturing environment in the Tennessee Tile Valley are very exciting. As the industry grows, more manufacturing domestically is going to be necessary.”

Michael Kephart

- Kephart Group Inc.

"Gov. Lee has made it a priority to invest in our workforce. Here in Tennessee, we continue to do that, partnering with TBR in ways in which we can customize training for workforce development and upskilling opportunities."

Stuart McWhorter

- Tennessee Economic & Community Development Commissioner

“I fell in love with the values of the ceramic tile industry that combines business opportunities with a family feeling. This is a human industry where you can pursue a career, and what fascinates me is the idea of working while growing within the company at the same time.”

Fillipo Sgarbi

- CEO, Landmark Ceramics

"Tennessee is a national leader in workforce development, thanks in part to the innovative approach of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology. This new program at TCAT Upper Cumberland will equip Tennesseans with the hands-on training and career-ready skills needed to succeed in the growing ceramic tile manufacturing industry. I'm excited for the opportunities this initiative will create for students and our local economy, and I look forward to seeing its impact in our community and across the Volunteer State."

Ryan Williams

- Tennessee State Representative

“The new Tile Manufacturing Operator program at TCAT Dickson at Clarksville will create a direct pathway for students in our community to step into good-paying manufacturing careers with strong opportunities for advancement. As Tennessee continues to lead the nation in ceramic tile production, this innovative partnership with Tennessee Board of Regents will help ensure our workforce is prepared to support one of the state’s fastest-growing industries.”

Bill Powers

- Tennessee State Senator

Careers in Ceramic Tile start at Tennessee’s technical colleges this fall.

Earn Faster

Credentials leading to a career in the ceramic tile industry can be earned in as little as six months.

Likely Attend Tuition-Free

With programs like Tennessee Promise, Tennessee Reconnect and the Wilder-Naifeh Technical Grant, our technical colleges offer affordable training, possibly even tuition-free. You don’t have to worry about student debt as you begin your artisan adventure into a manufacturing career in ceramic tile.

Use Your VA Benefits

Qualifying veterans may use their benefits at any of our campus locations to fire up their careers in this sustainable, rewarding industry.

Locations Close to Work

With three campus locations near ceramic tile manufacturers, students can train for and work in this artistic, growing, sustainable and stable industry close to home.

Fire It Up

Tennessee is a national and global leader in ceramic tile production. With eight ceramic tile manufacturers and a 25 percent increase in industry job growth over the last eight years, now is the time to get the training needed for a long-term career in ceramic tile. Enroll today in our new Tile Manufacturing Operator program at TCAT Dickson, TCAT Hohenwald or TCAT Upper Cumberland and craft your career in Tennessee’s Tile Valley from clay to creation.

Tile Technology

Our technical colleges prepare students to become successful operators in the tile manufacturing and production industry. Launching this fall, our new Tile Manufacturing Operator program prepares students to operate machines they’ll use in their daily tasks, precision measurement skills and the certifications necessary to secure a good-paying career.

The growing, innovative ceramic tile industry offers workers opportunities to use enhanced technology to produce sustainable products. This family-friendly industry is known for job stability, multifaceted skill development and career advancement for creative, artistic individuals. Jobs are close to home, and they contribute to the growth of local communities throughout Tennessee.

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