Chattanooga Launches Nation's First Quantum Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Chattanooga, Tennessee--(Newsfile Corp. - May 7, 2026) - The Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative (CQC) and BuildWithin today launched the nation's first quantum pre-apprenticeship: a paid, 12-week program built on a nationally recognised apprenticeship framework and designed to prepare early- and mid-career professionals to lead quantum adoption inside their companies as the technology moves from research labs into commercial use. The program runs from June 29 through September 18, 2026, and will include 10 participants in the inaugural cohort, each of whom will receive a $2,500 stipend upon completion.