Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. What kinds of things can be drawn in this class?
2. What kinds of jobs can I get after this class?
3. What are some of the local colleges that offer degrees?
4. How much can earn at the Appalachian Fair as a part of CAD?

What kinds of things can be drawn in this class?

We draw a variety of things in Computer-Aided Drafting. We start simple with 
lines and basic geometric figures and work our way up to house plans and 
complicated mechanical parts. You can draw almost anything in this class.

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What kinds of jobs can I get after this class?

There are several companies that employ drafters in this area. Engineering 
will require a four year college degree. Drafters usually have a two year 
college degree.

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What are some of the local colleges that offer degrees?

Northeast State Technical College and Walters State both offer Associate 
degrees in Drafting and Pre-Engineering. ETSU offers four year Bachelors 
degrees in Engineering Technology. 

East Tennessee State offers a B.S. in Engineering Technology. Both the 
University of Tennessee and Tennessee Tech offer B.S. degrees in Engineering.

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How much can earn at the Appalachian Fair as a part of CAD?

The maximum possible for any 1 drafter at the 2008 Appalachian Fair was 
$1,817. The Center for Technology had 1 student win over $300 in 2007.

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