Tennessee Occupational License
Occupational CTE teachers are in high demand to provide skilled applicants for the workforce. If you are interested in pursuing becoming licensed to teach in an area you have experience in, check out the application guide (link at the bottom of the page).
- Practitioner Occupational License
The practitioner occupational license is valid for three years and may be renewed. Tennessee offers a practitioner occupational license in many endorsement areas. At a minimum, educators interested in the occupational practitioner license must:
- Be a high school graduate.
- Be enrolled in or have completed a state approve educator preparation program.
- Be recommended by a state-approved occupational educator preparation program.
- Meet endorsement experience requirements.
- Meet industry certification requirements.
Renewal Information
To renew a practitioner occupational license, an educator must:
- Complete an approved occupational educator preparation program.
- Submit proof of current industry certification as required by the endorsement area.