The objectives of the programs offered by the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are to: Give students the opportunity to acquire marketable skills for entry into the labor market, or upgrade present skills and knowledge of persons already employed. Incorporate appropriate work habits and attitudes into the occupational program. Meet the present and anticipated needs of the business and industrial community. Meet student needs by utilizing open-entry enrollment. Permit students to begin on an individual level. Pace and progress will be measured against the curriculum’s customary hours, and students will exit when specified competencies are met. Instructional methods are individualized and competency-based.