Tennessee Approves Credentials for Amateur Radio Technician License

The FCC Amateur Radio Technician Class license is now an approved industry credential in the State of Tennessee. The certification has been placed as Tier 1- Recognised and will be included on the 2026-27 Statewide Industry Credential List.

Stephanie Kelly, Director of Credentialing and Post-secondary Success, Division of Post-secondary, Workforce, CTE, and Military Readiness for the Tennessee Department of Education, said this certification will benefit students throughout the state. “Students across the state will have access to high-value, industry-recognised credentials that support strong post-secondary and workforce pathways.”

We sincerely look forward to the next steps in getting students licensed, on the air, and learning with all the benefits and applications in amateur radio
— Justin McClain, KQ4ANJ - Riverside High School Teacher

The statewide industry credential program promotes credentials for grade K-12 students through a structured process that allows for the submission of credentials for review by various agencies. The program is designed to enhance post-secondary articulation and provide students with certification, credentials, and degrees in high-skilled and high-wage industries.