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New Year’s resolution: Advance your career with these 4 flexible ChattState programs
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With timelines ranging from three weeks to two years, Chattanooga State’s programs are designed to work for you. | Photo provided by Chattanooga State
New year, new career. Chattanooga State knows everyone’s educational and career path is different — that’s why they offer a wide range of educational programs to fit a variety of goals, lifestyles, and schedules.

This new year, the local community college is here to help launch Chattanoogans’ careers, jumpstart academic paths, and provide training that deepens professionals’ experience and knowledge.

Choose between these four main program types:

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Broaden your knowledge and expand your career prospects by earning a certificate, diploma, or degree.

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🧑‍💻 Short-Term Certificates

Three weeks to nine months

These short-term, skill-based programs are designed to help students gain experience that makes an immediate impact in their field. Already in a career? Short-term certificates also get current employees up-to-date on the latest changes in technology, equipment, and business processes.

Course topics range from healthcare to construction to technology — including a valued Google Career Certificate.

Career possibilities + industries include:
  • Construction
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • Nurse assistant
  • IT support
  • Manufacturing
  • Workplace safety

🧑‍🔧 Technical Diplomas

One year

This program focuses on hands-on, practical training for high-demand careers in the technical + skilled trades industries. With a job placement rate of 92%, areas of study include healthcare, industrial technology, construction, computer information technology, and more.

Career possibilities include:
  • Medical assisting
  • Automotive technology
  • HVAC technician
  • Industrial electrician
  • Computer support technician
  • Welding
  • Construction + equipment technology
  • Nursing
  • Landscape
  • Cosmetology + barbering

🧑‍⚕️ Associate Degrees

Two years

Make yourself more marketable for the professional world (without excessive student debt) with an Associate Degree in vast areas of study. With 100+ possibilities, you’ll gain the knowledge you need for a career you love.

Career divisions:
Apply to ChattState — or keep reading to see how to get into a four-year university, guaranteed.
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Events
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • Canning Vegetable Stock Class | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Audubon Acres, 900 N. Sanctuary Rd., Chattanooga | $75-$79 | Learn pressure canning methods in this intermediate class + take home a quart of veggie stock.
Friday, Jan. 19
  • Single Mingle Fridays | Friday, Jan. 19 | 5-8 p.m. | MetalMakers Welding School, 1007 Taft Ave., Chattanooga | $45 | Try this spin on speed dating where you weld six Valentine’s Day projects with six different people.
  • Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer | Friday, Jan. 19 | 8:45-10:45 p.m. | First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1505 N. Moore Rd., Chattanooga | $36-$70 | Enjoy the music of this film score producer during a live, multi-sensory experience under the glow of candlelight.
Saturday, Jan. 20
  • Telescopes 101 | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3-6 p.m. | Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St., Chattanooga | Free | Learn about the operating parts of telescopes with the Barnard Astronomical Society — bring your own telescope if you have one.
  • Learn to Sew a Tote Bag | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 3-5 p.m. | The Knot & Needle, 3803 Dayton Blvd., Red Bank | $49.99 | Dive into the art of sewing using a machine, and craft your own stylish tote bag from start to finish.
  • “Come From Away” | Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21 | Times vary | Memorial Auditorium, 399 McCallie Ave., Chattanooga | $65.05-$96.40 | See this Broadway musical based on a true story hit the stage in the Scenic City.
Sunday, Jan. 21
  • Adventure Days | Sunday, Jan. 21 | 1-4 p.m. | Chattanooga Zoo, 301 N. Holtzclaw Ave., Chattanooga | Free | Those 18 and under can get free admission to the zoo + participate in hands-on activities when presenting your library card.
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News Notes
Community
Cause
  • The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is encouraging those who need assistance with their gas bill to apply for the Shield of Warmth Program. The program is available to Chattanooga Gas customers “whose household gross income in the last 30 days is up to 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.”
Sports
  • The Chattanooga Lookouts announced that Jose Moreno will return as head coach for the 2024 season. Joining Moreno will be pitching coach Todd Naskedov, returning hitting coach Daryle Ward + coach Dick Schofield. Read more about this year’s staff.
Announced
  • The return of the BrickUniverse LEGO expo at the Chattanooga Convention Center has been postponed due to reported inclement weather. The event, originally slated for Saturday, Jan. 20-Sunday, Jan. 21, will now be the weekend of Saturday, May 11. Purchased tickets will be transferred.
Arts
  • 60 local artists will join Stove Works for its 2024 Artists in Residency program. The artists will live + work onsite for one to three months from February through November. Meet the selected artists.
ICYMI
Plan Ahead
  • The Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors Department will host a free one-day yoga retreat on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Greenway Farms. All levels of experience are welcome to attend the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Note: Attendees will need to bring their own lunch. Sign up to participate.
Active
  • Is there a gym or fitness studio around town you’ve been wanting to check out? Get a free month of ClassPass + sample multiple gyms with just one membership.*
 
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With the start of a new year, we want to bring a new series to our readers — features on the individual Neighborhood Associations that make up our city.

Whether you want to know general information about the association or if you want to know what it’s like to run one, we want to answer all of your questions. Think: Roles the Neighborhood Associations play in civic forums, how they help residents, and current projects.

Chattanooga is made up of 100+ registered associations, and we want you to nominate your Neighborhood Association or another that you’re interested in — it’s the neighborly thing to do.
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Hits 96 just dropped who will be headlining its Galentine’s Day, and if you’re a fan of Knox then you’re gonna want to save the date for Monday, Feb. 12 at Barrelhouse Ballroom. Bonus: Local band Lilac Line will open.
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