Walters State offers many services for area industry, business and community members. Follow these links to learn more.

Walters State Business Programs

Walters State offers management and business degrees, technical certificates and credit courses in a variety of fields. Courses are offered each semester in business, economics, hotel and restaurant management, accounting, office administration and other fields.

The Office of Community and Economic Development

The Office of Community and Economic Development offers noncredit courses for both business and pleasure. Computer training, leadership training and medical courses are among the most popular. The office also develops customized training for area businesses and offers CEU credit for many classes. Courses like motorcycle safety offer personal enrichment opportunities and many classes each year are offered for area preteens and teens. The Office of Community and Economic Development also oversee the Institute for Business and Industry and the Greeneville Center for Technology. This office also handles requests to use Walters State facilities on all campuses.

The Walters State Center for Workforce Development

Walters State’s Center for Workforce Development is the administrative entity for Workforce Investment Area 2, which comprises the 10 counties in the college’s primary service area. With partner agencies, it serves both job seekers and employers through the Five Rivers Regional Career Center and affiliate centers in Dandridge, Greeneville, Maynardville, New Tazewell, Newport and Rogersville. The Center for Workforce Development also provides youth enrichment and development initiatives through WIA Youth Services.

The Walters State Center for Workforce Education

The Center for Workforce Education is a partnership between the college, area industries and other training providers. Funded by a Department of Labor Grant, the center provides an opportunity for employers to receive customized training. For workers, both employed and unemployed, the center offers a way to upgrade current skills. A Tennessee Career Center is located within the Center for Workforce Education, making it a convenient, one-stop shop for people seeking new or better jobs. For more information, call (423) 318-2340.

The Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center

The Walters State Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center is used for agricultural, commercial and educational programs. Events held annual include many horse shows, the popular Winter Horse Series and BMX racing tournaments.

Walters State Placement Services

The College’s Placement Services staff can refer current students or new graduates that match your personnel needs.