Workforce Pell Skilled Trades programs in Tennessee
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. The Workforce Pell Grant can cover short, 8–15 week training — up to $4,310 a year, with nothing to repay. Median pay runs about $51k.
Check my eligibility →To be approved for Workforce Pell, a skilled trades program in Tennessee generally has to show that at least 70% of students finish and get a job that pays enough to justify the cost. The bar is high and the early list is short — which protects your one-time Pell eligibility.
Skilled Trades programs in Tennessee
Welding Certificate
Chattanooga State Community College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Cleveland State Community College
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
HVAC/R Technician
Fortis Institute-Cookeville
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
HVAC/R Technician
Fortis Institute-Nashville
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
HVAC/R Technician
Genesis Career College-Cookeville
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Welding Certificate
Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga
10–18 wks · $2,000–6,500 tuition · $51k median pay · completion data pending
Questions about skilled trades and Workforce Pell in Tennessee
Does the Workforce Pell Grant pay for skilled trades training in Tennessee?
It can. Workforce Pell covers short-term skilled trades programs that Tennessee approves and that meet the federal quality bar. Approval is set per program, so confirm a specific program's status with the school — the Tennessee list is still being finalized for 2026.
How much will skilled trades training cost me with Workforce Pell?
These programs commonly run about $1,000–$6,500 — once. Workforce Pell is built to cover that, averaging about $2,200 in aid (up to $4,310/year), so many students pay little or nothing out of pocket. Your FAFSA sets your exact amount.
Is Skilled Trades a good field to train for?
Hands-on building, repair, and installation work that has to be done on site. Median pay is around $51k, and it's the kind of work AI can't run a wire through a wall or braze a joint that holds.