Future Ready Centers
What is a Future Ready Center?
Industry Experience
Each Center partners with local businesses to ensure students experience real-world scenarios and the latest technology.
Hands-on Learning
Real-world training with the tools, technology, and skills needed to be successful in the working world.
Expert Advice
Experienced staff with knowledge and passion to help students success in their chosen field.
Competitive Edge
Develop essential skills that employers want.
Something for Everyone
Centers offer a wide range of career-focused programs.
Harrison Bay Future Ready Center
Hamilton County’s flagship Future Ready Center proudly serves students in grades 9 through 12 from Central High School, Ooltewah High School, and East Hamilton High School. The Harrison Bay Future Ready Center offers cutting-edge career pathways in Architecture and Engineering Design, Structural Systems, and Welding, providing students with transformative opportunities to gain real-world skills and prepare for success in high-demand industries.
North River Future Ready Center
Starting in the 2025-26 school year, the Sequoyah High School campus will embark on an exciting transformation, becoming the North River Future Ready Center. This transition will begin with incoming ninth-grade students from Soddy Daisy High School, Hixson High School, and Red Bank High School.
The North River Future Ready Center will offer students a dynamic range of career pathways designed to ignite passions and prepare them for thriving careers in high-demand fields. Students will have the opportunity to pursue specialized programs in Culinary Arts, Nursing, Veterinary and Animal Science, Automotive Maintenance, Cosmetology, Digital Art and Design, Machining Technology, Structural Systems, and Welding.
Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center
With the recent acquisition of the Golden Gateway Campus, nestled at the foot of Cameron Hill in the heart of Downtown Chattanooga, the district is set to unveil its third Future Ready Center, slated to open for the 2026-27 school year. This new addition marks a significant milestone in the district’s commitment to providing transformative educational opportunities.
Details on program offerings and additional information will be shared as the district prepares for the grand launch of this innovative center, designed to empower students and enrich the community. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting development!
Student Application Process
During their 8th-grade year, students destined for high schools partnered with a Future Ready Center have the exciting opportunity to visit their respective center and apply for a spot in the career pathway that aligns with their interests and aspirations.
In cases where the number of applicants exceeds the available seats for a particular program, a blind lottery process will be conducted to ensure a fair selection of students. Those not selected through the lottery will have the option to explore their second-choice pathway, pending availability. This process ensures that every student has access to meaningful opportunities tailored to their future goals.
Interested students or parents can request an application by contacting:
Harrison Bay FRC*
High Schools Served: Central High School, East Hamilton High School, Ooltewah High School
Contact: Principal, Christopher James
North River FRC**
High Schools Served: Hixson High School, Red Bank High School, Soddy Daisy High School
Contact: Principal, Amanda Baron
*For the ‘25-’26 school year, the Future Ready Center at Harrison Bay is the only center with 9th-12th grade half day students. 9th grade is the year that students normally apply to enter and are accepted. However, limited seats may be available for 10th grade students interested in pursuing one of the programs at Harrison Bay.
**For the ‘25-’26 school year, the Future Ready Center at North River is starting with 9th grade students only. Each year after, the center will add an additional grade level. By the ‘28-’29 school year, this center will have students from 9th-12th grades.
