Technology Foundations

All full-time students entering the Tennessee Technology Centers are required to take an assessment test to determine if they meet the levels as determined by their technical program.

The Technology Foundations Program offers an individualized, self-paced curriculum using the KeyTrain curriculum and software system to teach foundational workplace skills as defined by ACT's WorkKeys system. KeyTrain is a targeted computer based curriculum written specifically to help students master the applied workplace skills as defined by ACT WorkKeys.

The KeyTrain curriculum includes instruction for all levels in 9 educational workplace skills. The system includes: Reading, Math, Locating Information, Writing, Business Writing, Applied Technology, Observation, Listening, and Teamwork. It provides a comprehensive learning system for common skills required by all jobs, based on ACT's WorkKeys employment system. The training will assist in preparing our students to be better employees with the necessary skills to perform in the workplace.

Assessment Test

Entering students will first take the assessment test on the computer. The KeyTrain system will write a curriculum for the student to help achieve their desired goals.

Students will attend Technology Foundations approximately four hours weekly. The time required to complete Technology Foundations will be determined by the number of skills and levels that are needed to complete the technology program in which enrolled.

Immediate Openings