Build new skills or train your team through Vol State's Division of Workforce Development. We offer non-credit courses and certifications including OSHA safety training, Tennessee contractor licensing, Google Career Certificates, continuing education for healthcare professionals and first responders, adult education and ESOL, and customized training for local employers.
Our programs support economic development across the region through partnerships with local businesses and industry.
Workforce Development Programs
Workforce Development Featured Courses
A mock OSHA Safety Audit simulates an actual OSHA audit to identify gaps in your safety program. The process includes an on-site review of your OSHA 300 logs, safety programs, and training materials, along with a workplace walk-through to spot safety hazards and potential violations. After the audit, you’ll receive a detailed report with our observations and suggestions for improvement.
Google Career Certificates provide rapid reskilling for in‑demand jobs in IT support, data analytics, and user experience (UX) design—no college degree or prior experience required. These flexible, online programs are designed to give you the skills to be job‑ready in less than six months.
The Tennessee Limited Residential (BC-Ar) license is intended for projects that total less than $125,000. One of the advantages of the Limited Residential license is that there is no exam required for its acquisition. With this license, holders are permitted to bid on and undertake construction, remodeling, repair, or improvement projects for single-family homes.
