Month: April 2016

by northeastnation April 26, 2016

Noted educator Ron Clark to speak at Educate 4 Success conference

Noted educator Ron Clark will be the keynote speaker at Northeast State’s Educate 4 Success conference scheduled for Sept. 30.Continue Reading

by northeastnation April 22, 2016

Northeast State celebrates the year’s best at Honors Convocation

Northeast State recognized the year’s distinguished students, staff, and faculty members at the annual Honors Convocation held Thursday night atContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 19, 2016

Northeast State holds Honors Convocation April 21

Northeast State Community College will recognize its most distinguished students, staff and faculty members of 2015-2016 at the annual HonorsContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 19, 2016

New music degree program approved between Northeast State, King

Northeast State Community College recently approved a two-year transfer degree in Music between the College and King University. The CollegeContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 18, 2016

Alpha Iota Chi chapter welcomes new members to honor society

Northeast State welcomed more than 70 new members to its Alpha Iota Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa InternationalContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 15, 2016

Alpha Iota Chi caps big year at PTK event

Northeast State’s Alpha Iota Chi chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society won several team and individual awardsContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 14, 2016

Spring Career Fair set for April 28

Northeast State invites students and community members to attend Spring Career Fair 2016 on Thursday, April 28 from 1:00 p.m.Continue Reading

by northeastnation April 13, 2016

Northeast State Debate Team closes out impressive year

The Northeast State Debate Team ended the season on a high note by winning the East Tennessee State University ParliPlunderContinue Reading

Building Futures: Apprenticeships That Work - The Sound Bearier

What does an apprenticeship look like in 2026, and why are more students and employers turning to them as a pathway to success? On this episode of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit down with Northeast State Community College Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development Holly Free-Ollard and Director of Apprenticeships Dawn Carter to explore how apprenticeships are changing lives across the region. From hands-on training and paid work experience to partnerships with local industries, the conversation dives into how Northeast State is helping students gain real-world skills while meeting workforce needs throughout the Tri-Cities. Whether you're a student exploring career options or an employer looking to invest in the future workforce, this episode highlights the impact and opportunity behind apprenticeship programs at Northeast State. #NortheastState #TheSoundBearier #Apprenticeships #WorkforceDevelopment #HereToGetYouThere #WereJustGettingStarted Chapters (00:00:08) - Sound Bearier(00:00:57) - The Office of Apprenticeships at Northeast State Community College(00:05:55) - What is the Knoxville Regional Apprenticeship Program?(00:07:46) - Employment and Training: How do we help our workers?(00:09:28) - What kind of training does an apprentice get?(00:11:32) - What are employers telling you that they need in the future or what(00:15:56) - Are these credits transferable if they do want to eventually pursue an(00:19:53) - What is the Apprenticeship Program at Northeast State University?(00:22:29) - National Apprenticeship Week Celebration(00:24:58) - What types of gaps are employers seeking to fill with their apprenticeships(00:29:23) - What are the opportunities for apprenticeships in healthcare?(00:36:08) - Do Advanced Manufacturing Partners Need an Apprenticeship Program?