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Industry 4.0 Diploma

What is the Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction?

The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction is a diploma distinction that allows students to pursue a career in a high-need, high-skill industry while in high school, as outlined in T.C.A. § 49-6-420. The Industry 4.0 Diploma Distinction was developed for high school students interested in pursuing a career in a high-need, high-skill industry after graduation.

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  • man and woman looking at a computer in a warehouse
  • man using a touchscreen computer in a manufacturing facility

Post Secondary Credentials

  • Students who earn the industry 4.0 diploma distinction must earn at least nine (9) dual enrollment and/or work-based learning (WBL) credits aligned with their career goals.
  • Students pursuing this distinction will have access to monthly career coaching and counseling to assist them in their transition to the workforce.

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For more information and FAQs, please CLICK HERE to visit the TDOE website.