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Machine Tool Technology - TCAT Shelbyville Located in Middle TN, Machine Tool Technology is a 16 Month Machining Program at TCAT - Shelbyville.

Photos from Washington WLTI 2026. Congratulations Ethan Stewart on earning his Statesman Award from SkillsUSA
10/13/2026

Photos from Washington WLTI 2026. Congratulations Ethan Stewart on earning his Statesman Award from SkillsUSA

Machine Tool Student Ethan Stewart represented TCAT Shelbyville at WLTI in Washington DC. While there, Ethan earned th...
10/13/2026

Machine Tool Student Ethan Stewart represented TCAT Shelbyville at WLTI in Washington DC. While there, Ethan earned the Statesman Award . The Statesman Award is the highest honor SkillsUSA delegates can receive. Proud of you!!!

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A delegation of students and instructors from Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Shelbyville met with their elected officials in Washington, D.C. September 25-30 to talk about how SkillsUSA and their career and technical education (CTE) programs have prepared them to be college- and career-ready.

The four-day SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute conference provided students an opportunity to grow in their professionalism, communication and leadership skills, which they apply during their visits to Congress. Delegations talked to elected officials or their staff members about their education paths and CTE training programs, the value of career and technical education and the benefits of their SkillsUSA participation. They explained how today's workplace requires employees with career readiness skills, and that SkillsUSA develops these skills in students of all ages and backgrounds.

The conference focused on advanced communications skills including development of a SkillsUSA Framework story to share during their visits with elected officials. This year's conference included training for students and advisors on personal and workplace skills; a tour of Washington, D.C., monuments and museums; and a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

SkillsUSA is one of the nation's largest individual membership organizations for career and technical students and its programs are integrated into the CTE curriculum. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the average high school graduation rate for students concentrating in CTE programs is 94% compared to an average national freshman graduation rate of 85%. CTE also helps create a trained pipeline of future workers to support a strong American economy and global competitiveness.



About SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA is the #1 workforce development organization for students, empowering them to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. SkillsUSA represents more than 413,000 career and technical education students and teachers in middle schools, high schools and college/postsecondary institutions nationwide. Those members represent 130 in-demand occupational areas, from 3-D animation to welding. A vital solution to the skills gap, SkillsUSA has served nearly 15 million members since its founding in 1965. Learn more at skillsusa.org and tcatshelbyville.edu, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Thank you Melody for your service these 50 years! You are the spirit of our school! Your attitude and character set the...
10/05/2026

Thank you Melody for your service these 50 years! You are the spirit of our school! Your attitude and character set the tone of our campus. You are always in the know and keep us moving forward. Your sweet smile and warm heart make everyone feel heard and welcome. Thank you so much for your dedication and service these 50 years.

Congratulations to Taft Freeman on his graduation. Taft is currently working at CG Model Tek in Tullahoma, TN as a Mach...
08/27/2026

Congratulations to Taft Freeman on his graduation. Taft is currently working at CG Model Tek in Tullahoma, TN as a Machinist Apprentice. Taft represented TCAT Shelbyville in SkillsUSA Nationals winning Gold at the the state competition in CNC Programming. Taft also completed an internship this summer with Phillips Corporation as a Haas Service Technician. Congratulations Taft on all your hard work!

We had a great field trip this week to Kennametal Inc in La Vergne, TN. Kennametal manufactures a lot of the tooling we...
08/24/2026

We had a great field trip this week to Kennametal Inc in La Vergne, TN. Kennametal manufactures a lot of the tooling we use in our industry. The La Vergne facility produces carbide inserts.

Students got to see first how these inserts are made. From the Toolroom machining the dies, then to the presses where the carbide powder is pressed in to shape, hardened, and precision ground for use.

Kennametal employs several TCAT Graduates in the Toolroom and Grinding Departments. Thank you Jaime Glaze for this opportunity to tour, and showing these future Machinists what career opportunities await them.

We recently had the opportunity to upgrade 2 of our Haas CNC mills. So we are selling our VF2 and Vf1 machines. The li...
08/12/2026

We recently had the opportunity to upgrade 2 of our Haas CNC mills. So we are selling our VF2 and Vf1 machines. The link to GovDeals.com is in the comments.

Haas VF2 CNC Mill with Trunnion – Features 25 Tool Carousel, Renishaw Probing System, Through Spindle Coolant, & Programmable Coolant Head.
Trunnion – TR160 Head 11/13/2008
Machine Info:
Date of MFG – 10/2008
3 Phase
Run Time – 8184 HRS

Haas VF1 CNC Mill - Features 20 Tool Umbrella Tool Changer.
Machine Info:
Date of MFG – 06/2006
3 Phase
Run Time – 14,926 HRS

Students are excited for some new additions this week! 3 Bambu X2Ds to continue to teach advances in manufacturing. ...
08/05/2026

Students are excited for some new additions this week! 3 Bambu X2Ds to continue to teach advances in manufacturing.

07/31/2026

The CAD department has some awesome things going on!

Second trimester students, Riley and Nekoda designed and manually machined this custom adapter for a pump and 1.25in hos...
07/27/2026

Second trimester students, Riley and Nekoda designed and manually machined this custom adapter for a pump and 1.25in hose. Well done boys!

We are speaking at the Bedford County Fair Tonight! We're excited to share all things going on here at TCAT and the opp...
07/17/2026

We are speaking at the Bedford County Fair Tonight! We're excited to share all things going on here at TCAT and the opportunities a Machining Career has to offer!

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