The department also provides state-wide listings of jobs and administers the unemployment insurance program in McMinn and Meigs counties. The Tennessee Technology Center at Athens provides valued skills training in several job fields and offers evening and day classes. Courses of study at the school include auto body and mechanics, drafting, electronics, machine shop, practical nursing, business systems technology and welding. Trade services Many industrial support services can be found locally or within the Interstate 75 corridor from Knoxville to Chattanooga. Tool and die, foundry, heavy hardware, hydraulics, metal stamping, sheet metal, lubrication and welding supplies can be found within McMinn County.
Heat treating and chrome plating services are available in Chattanooga.
Contract arrangements can be made with the Tri-County Center's Industrial Services division's sheltered workshop program. Several local industries have relied upon the center for packaging, light assembly and shipping. There are four industrial parks in McMinn County, and other industrial sites are available. Industrial space is available in the McMinn County Interstate Industrial Park, the North Etowah Industrial Park and the South Etowah Industrial Park. Plans are underway to develop additional industrial development space.