Monday, January 28, 2013 2:51 pm

Four Cannon County residents were among the 29 students from six counties earning diplomas at the Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville.

TTCM graduates recognized at the conclusion of fall trimester included Daryl Nichols, automotive; Lucas Snyder, computer information; Dillon Ball, electronics; and Charles Burns, machine tool.

The Tennessee Technology Center at McMinnville provides job training with diplomas available in 12 programs:  Automotive Technology, Business Systems Technology, Computer Information Technology, Culinary/Hospitality, Electronics Technology, Industrial Electricity, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Tool and Die, and Welding.

Eligible students receive federal Pell grants and state Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grants to assist with tuition and books and supplies.  The next trimester begins May 1.