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College Access Professionals Training

CAP Training offers professional development courses, designed by experts in the field, on the topics counselors and college access professionals want and need most.

 

CAP Training courses are designed for:

     »   School Counselors

     »   College Access Professionals

     »    Teachers and Administrators

     »    School districts, agencies, colleges and universities

For years, school counselors and college access professionals have told us they would like to receive professional training using high quality instructors and materials. The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) has purchased and adapted a curriculum to train school counselors and other college access professionals:
CAP Training for College Access Professionals.

Through the generous sponsorship of GEAR UP TN, you and your colleagues will be able to receive FREE, professional college and career advisor training with a Tennessee emphasis.

Participants will receive professional development points (PDPs) to use toward renewal of teacher certification, if needed.

Designed for professionals

CAP Training offers professional development courses designed by college access experts.

Impactful job-relevant training

Learn how to get more students on the path to postsecondary education, especially low-income and first-generation students.

Proven community learning approach

Join in discussions, see best practices in action, and gain knowledge you can incorporate into your work immediately.

Regional Meetings

Trainings will begin in Fall 2024 in the three grand divisions of Tennessee: East, Middle, and West. Based on feedback and perceived need, more trainings will be offered in the spring and summer of 2024 and beyond. To register for one of the three trainings below, use this link.

Tentative Agenda

Resources & Tools

THEC will continue to develop up-to-date resources and materials to support the state to renew and articulate the value of education in Tennessee and work to increase enrollment in education and training beyond high school.