Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academic Opportunities

The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction provides a diploma distinction and graduation pathway for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation. 

Students who pursue this distinction will: 

• receive enhanced career counseling
• earn nine work-based learning (WBL) or dual enrollment credits during their junior and senior years of high school
• apply for dual enrollment grants and other necessary financial aid
• have the option to substitute a WBL or dual enrollment course, as approved by the State Board of Education, for one math credit and one science credit

Industry credentials (IC) are earned through secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs and courses. High school students are encouraged to focus their elective credits on robust, career-aligned learning pathways.

To read more about Tennessee Promoted Student Industry Credentials, visit TDOE's website here.