About Moore Tech

Moore Tech is a non-profit, independent technical trade higher education institution operated and governed by a board of trustees. Operation is entirely independent of any other college system. Moore Tech is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and adheres to the standards of the Department of Education as well as, the state of Tennessee's higher education regulations. 

The curriculum is occupationally focused and consists of one-year and two-year programs leading towards Associate of Applied Technology Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates above the high school level. Some high school students may be permitted to enroll as dual enrollment students at the college while still attending high school. 

The college currently operates from three locations: 

• The Main Campus of Moore Tech is located at 1200 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. This building houses Administrative offices along with several technical and trade programs. The main campus programs are Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating, Industrial Electricity and Plant Maintenance, Maintenance Technology/Property Maintenance, Machining, and Plumbing programs.
• The Welding Building is located one-half mile from the main campus and is located at 475 N. Bellevue Blvd., Memphis, TN. It houses the entire Welding Program, including workshops, classrooms and offices.
• The Automotive Technology Campus is located at 2785 S. Mendenhall Rd. in Memphis, and it houses all of the automotive shop space, classrooms, conference areas, faculty offices, media center, and automotive-related storage.

Mission Statement

The mission of William R. Moore College of Technology (Moore Tech) is to provide students with the training and skills necessary to become successful in business and industry. It is the goal of the college to provide students with a working knowledge of the skills needed to enter employment in the program area of their choice.

Vision Statement

The vision of William R. Moore College of Technology (Moore Tech) is to provide programs for adult students to improve their opportunities for career advancement and more productive careers. Our vision is realized through a curriculum that develops skills that can be demonstrated and measured in the trade areas of each program. Through experiences that emphasize the practical application of theoretical models and concepts, students are exposed to a diverse learning environment.

Accreditation

William R. Moore College of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.

Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road | Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350