Douglas-Cherokee Educational Opportunity Center

Congratulations to Dorian Munoz as he begins his journey into HVAC studies at TCAT, taking an exciting step toward building a bright future.
Best wishes, Dorian on this exciting opportunity!

Thank you Walters State Community College for inviting us to participate in the Senators Start Up Summer events.

Community colleges are making a difference, and the public is noticing.

A new national perspective highlights what Americans value most about two-year colleges: access, affordability, quality and workforce preparation.

Those priorities are at the heart of what we strive to provide every day at Walters State.

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Need help paying for college this fall?
The BASE Grant may provide additional financial assistance for eligible Walters State students.
Applications are due July 31.
Learn more about eligibility and apply here: https://go.ws.edu/4fqBDqW.

Visit us in Hawkins Co. TCAT or call
423-921-2073.

DCEA Community Needs Assessment Community Members 2026 Please help us to better serve our communities by taking this quick Community Needs Assessment survey!

Train for a healthcare career in months—not years!
Prepare for an in-demand career through the College's Division of Workforce Training noncredit programs. Choose from:
🩺 Clinical Medical Assistant
❤️ Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
💊 Medication Assistant-Certified (MAC)
🩸 Phlebotomy
🦷 Registered Dental Assistant
Classes start soon—don't miss your opportunity to begin a rewarding healthcare career. Enroll today! Contact Dr. Linda Nelms at [email protected] or 865-774-5852.

DCEA, Inc. holiday hours this week:
Thursday, July 2nd -closing at 3:00 p.m.
Friday, July 3rd -closed.
Monday, July 6th - closed.
Tuesday, July 7th open at 8:00 a.m.