Training Providers

APSU Center for Extended & Distance Learning
The Center for Extended and Distance Education provides convenient and affordable customized training and development programs, short courses and seminars to area business and industry and to the community. Programs for business are each uniquely designed to improve productivity, maximize return on training dollars and boost staff performance. In addition, a regular schedule of noncredit courses is offered, including MOS and MCSA certification training and testing, classroom and online instruction in programming and Web page design, beginning and intermediate software applications, ESL, sign language and foreign language, college prep skills and professional development and professional certification programs. Through the Distance Education department, online degree programs and distance learning opportunities are available, as are several traditional 2-and 4-year degree programs.
Contact Name: Mary Alice Burkhart
Address: P.O. Box 4678
Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone: (931)221-6487
Fax: (931)221-7748
Email: burkhartm@apsu.edu

Adult Literacy Council
A GED preperation and adult tutoring program that focuses on Basic Reading and Math skills. The program is open to out-of-school youth and adults who do not have a High School diploma, or have not attained a basic skill level of grade 8.0 or higher.
Contact Name: Christine Sowada
Director
Address: 430 Greenwood Ave.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)648-5650
Email: psowada@cs.com

Army Career Alumni Program - ACAP
A full-service center providing transitional assistance to exiting military personnel. Located only 13 miles from the Industrial Park, the center assists with defining competitive occupational skills acquired during military service, training service members in job seeking techniques and providing opportunities for employers to meet exiting service members. The center serves 300-400 new service personnel each month and holds semi-annual job fairs on-post in the Spring and Fall.
Contact Name: Sonya Levelle
ACAP Manager
Address: 5661 Screaming Eagle Blvd.
Ft. Campbell, KY 42223-5407
Phone: (270)798-4202
Fax: (270)798-4232

The Career Center
The one-stop employment service center for Clarksville-Montgomery County and a nationally recognized program for providing the community and employers with full-scale employment services. Visitors can review job postings, create resumes, submit applications and qualify for additional employment assistance with certified counselors.
Contact Name: Kim Rye
Manager
Address: 350 Pageant Lane, Suite 406
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)648-5532
Fax: (931)648-5530
Email: krye@workforceessentials.com

Draughon's Business College
A proprietary school that offers courses in Computer Applications, Medical Assisting, Accounting and Computer Networking.
Contact Name: Amy Melton
Director
Address: 1860 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)552-7600

Goodwill Career Solutions
A private, non-profit agency providing employment training and placement assistance for persons with disbalities or barriers to employment. The Clarksville center also serves veterans through providing employment services, assessment and educational support activities.
Contact Name: Angela Griffin
Career Counselor
Address: 1592 Ft. Campbell Blvd.
Clarksville, TN 37042
Phone: (931)645-2310
Fax: (931)648-4395

Mid-Cumberland Human Resource Agency
The agency provides work experience and On-the-Job training programs for economically disadvantaged populations. They also have a well-respected training program for Senior workers in the areas of customer service and office administration.
Contact Name: Phil Horsey
Local Coordinator
Address: 350 Pageant Lane, Ste. 402
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (615)331-6033

Miller-Motte Business College
A proprietary school offering courses in Business Administration, Computer Applications and Healthcare.
Contact Name: Gina Castleberry
Director
Address: 1820 Business Park Dr.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)553-0071
Fax: (931)552-2916

Nashville State Tech
A two-year, regionally accredited college focused on meeting the in-demand, vocational training needs of the community.
Contact Name: Richard W. Jenkins
Director
Address: 120 White Bridge Road
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615)353-3580
Fax: (615)353-3581
Email: jenkins_r@nsti.tec.tn.us

North Central Institute
An aviation school offering ASS degrees in aviation maintenance and design training. The school also holds courses in Networking and Communications.
Contact Name: Dr. John McCurdy
President
Address: 168 Jack Miller Blvd.
Clarksville TN 37042
Phone: (931)431-9700
Fax: (931)431-9771

Tennessee Technology Center
A regionally accredited, post-secondary school that offers a variety of occupational courses. Tennessee Tech works closely with businesses located in the Industrial park to ensure graduates are maximizing their potential within existing employment demands. The center also builds programs tailored to the specific needs of individual companies.
Contact Name: Debbie Griffin
Program Coordinator
Address: 3789 Guthrie Hwy.
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)572-1694
Fax: (931)572-1696
Email: debbie.griffin@ttcdickson.edu

Vocational Rehabilitation Services
A state-funded agency that provides vocational training for individuals with disablilties. Training programs focus on the strengths of the individual and work to create economic and social independence for each client.
Contact Name: Ron Taylor
Director
Address: 1241 Highway Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)648-5560
Fax: (931)648-6329

Workforce Essentials
Serving a nine county area in Tennessee, this agency manages the Career Center in Montgomery County and provides services to employers in such areas as safety training and drug & alcohol testing. The agency also provides drivers education services and is the fiscal agent for a variety of vocational programs.
Contact Name: Marla Rye
President
Address: 110 Main Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
Phone: (931)551-9110
Fax: (931)551-9026
Email: mrye@workforceessentials.com