UT CIS wants to make your facility OSHA-compliant and a safer place to work. Whether your needs lie in employee safety, emergency preparedness or regulatory compliance, UT CIS can help you find the right solutions to meet your goals. Here is a sampling of our services:
The Volunteer State OSHA Training Institute Education Center provides the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA Outreach Training program, OSHA’s primary training for occupational safety and health.
Learn MoreAre you really serious about safety? Your organization's approach to meeting (or exceeding) state and federal OSHA requirements is a direct reflection of your organizational dedication to employee workplace health and safety.
Learn More
Whether you need awareness level training, basic first aid or technical rescue training for your first responders, we can help you address your emergency response and preparedness needs.
Discover More
We invite you to explore our training offerings by selecting any of the class links in the schedule above.
If you already have an account for the Center for Industrial Services Online Training Portal, but have not logged in since August 2017, you will need to do one of two things:
1) Enter your previous User Name and Password. If they match what we have on record, you will be prompted to change your password in order to enter the new system.
2) If they do not match, you will need to click on the 'Forgot user name and password?' link. You will then enter your email address in the Login Credential area and then complete the ReCaptcha (an advanced risk analysis technique that tells humans and bots apart) and an email containing a link to reset your password will be sent.
No refunds or credits issued one week or less prior to the first date of class.
No refunds for cancellations more than one week prior to the first date class but credit may be applied toward another UTCIS course.
Please note: Some Environmental, Health and Safety courses require that students complete a Medical Evaluation Form. Please check course descriptions to determine if this applies to the course you're registering for, then complete the form and bring it with you to the first class.
Please contact cis.support@tennessee.edu with any registration questions
Gift information and resources for IPS employees can be located on the employee intranet at https://staff.ips.tennessee.edu/give-to-ips.
To discuss these and other investment opportunities, including program and event sponsorships, contact Kristen Davis, IPS Director of Development (865-974-9609, kristen.davis@tennessee.edu) or Paul Jennings, CIS Executive Director (615-532-8887, paul.jennings@tennessee.edu)
As an agency of the University of Tennessee Institute for Public Service and a partner to multiple federal initiatives, the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) is helping build a stronger, more resilient future for Tennessee’s communities.
We know that safe workplaces, knowledgeable community leaders and empowered business owners contribute to thriving communities. That is why our experts at UT CIS work hard to help businesses become more profitable and safer places to work, guide job seekers to meaningful employment and empower community and business leaders with the tools to leverage resources that drive local growth. Our services include:
UT CIS provides support to a diverse range of organizations — including manufacturers, local and regional leaders, small businesses and nonprofits. Our services are organized by the unique challenges and opportunities that these clients encounter in their fields:
Community and business leaders can access high-quality training and networks to gain insight into economic development trends and resources.
See More
UT CIS helps companies understand how to win government contracts, meet requirements, and navigate the procurement process. We also offer training to help businesses succeed in government contracting.
See MoreUT CIS offers a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness program designed to assist organizations in meeting Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance and enhancing workplace safety. Through partnerships with OSHA, we help businesses ensure workplace safety and meet federal standards.
See More
As Tennessee’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP), we help manufacturers become more efficient, reduce costs, and stay competitive by improving their processes and using new technologies.
See MoreUT CIS is equipped to provide top-tier services thanks to our team of industry experts and access to the latest research and resources through the University of Tennessee and our federal partners. We have over sixty years in the business of ensuring practical, effective solutions for businesses and communities.
Our team is passionate about serving Tennesseans. Whether you're a small business or a large company, we provide services and solutions that will help you be ready for any challenge or opportunity. Let’s build a stronger future together.
193 Polk Ave., Suite C
Nashville , TN 37210
605 Airways Blvd., Suite 109
Jackson , TN 38301-7403
2112 North Roan St, Suite 604
Johnson City , TN 37601
540 McCallie Avenue
Suite 468
Chattanooga , TN 37403
Institute for Public Service
1610 University Ave
Knoxville , TN 37921
Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce
2969 Elmore Park Rd
Bartlett , TN 38134
September, 2017 - Ten years after Gary Pasano wrote about the importance of manufacturing in U.S. innovation, manufacturing still isn’t addressed in early stage tech transfer conversations.
Knoxville, TN (September, 2017) - Every organization has that person or that team that works behind the scenes, making things happen, diligently focused on helping the team succeed with little or n
Nashville, TN (August, 2017) - I occasionally start reading a book that I can’t put down until I finish.
Knoxville, TN (June, 2017) More jobs are available in this country than people to fill those jobs.
