DECHERD, Tenn. – This week Nissan announced the launch of Centers of Excellence in Decherd, Tennessee, in collaboration with the Tennessee Board of Regents, Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT), and several local schools. This initiative aims to enhance workforce development and support the growth of the automotive industry in the United States.
The first cohort of students begin this August in Franklin, Grundy, Tullahoma and Warren County high schools. Nissan employees will serve as full-time Centers of Excellence instructors in partnership with TCAT McMinnville and TCAT Shelbyville.
“Nissan Centers of Excellence represent a major investment in the future of our workforce and the continued growth of Nissan in the United States,” said David Johnson, regional senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing, Nissan Americas. “By equipping students with the skills they need to excel in advanced manufacturing, we are not only supporting our local communities but also ensuring that Nissan remains at the forefront of innovation in the automotive industry.”
Read the full press release here.
