Workforce Pell programs in Tennessee
1,402 short-term certificate programs across Tennessee that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Tennessee
Healthcare313
Business & Admin154
Other135
Engineering Tech121
Mechanic & Repair120
IT & Computer85
Arts & Design66
Culinary & Personal Care65
Construction52
Public Safety & Law39
Education34
Family & Childcare33
Manufacturing & Production30
Interdisciplinary25
Social Science17
Agriculture17
Communications Tech17
Legal15
Transportation15
Psychology & Counseling13
Engineering10
Media & Communication9
Public Service6
Healthcare & Fitness6
Science Tech3
Natural Resources1
Architecture1
Institutions to know in Tennessee
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Chattanooga State Community College
Welding Certificate · Chattanooga, TN
Cleveland State Community College
Welding Certificate · Cleveland, TN
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
HVAC/R Technician · Cookeville, TN
Fortis Institute-Nashville
HVAC/R Technician · Nashville, TN
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
HVAC/R Technician · Cookeville, TN
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Welding Certificate · Chattanooga, TN
Healthcare
Academy of Allied Health Careers
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga State Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Chattanooga, TN
Cleveland State Community College
Medical Assistant · Cleveland, TN
Columbia State Community College
Medical Assistant · Columbia, TN
Concorde Career College-Memphis
Medical Assistant · Memphis, TN
Transportation / CDL
Chattanooga State Community College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Chattanooga, TN
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
CDL / Commercial Driving · Chattanooga, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Crump
CDL / Commercial Driving · Crump, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
CDL / Commercial Driving · Newbern, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman
CDL / Commercial Driving · Harriman, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hohenwald
CDL / Commercial Driving · Hohenwald, TN
Early Childhood Ed
Chattanooga State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Chattanooga, TN
Cleveland State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Cleveland, TN
Dyersburg State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Dyersburg, TN
Jackson State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Jackson, TN
Lee University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Cleveland, TN
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
Early Childhood (CDA) · Chattanooga, TN
IT & Cybersecurity
Chattanooga College Medical Dental and & Technical Careers
IT Support / Networking · Chattanooga, TN
Cleveland State Community College
IT Support / Networking · Cleveland, TN
Columbia State Community College
IT Support / Networking · Columbia, TN
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
IT Support / Networking · Chattanooga, TN
Nashville State Community College
IT Support / Networking · Nashville, TN
Pellissippi State Community College
IT Support / Networking · Knoxville, TN
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Tennessee finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.