Month: April 2016

by northeastnation April 11, 2016

Workforce Solutions to offer EKG technician course

Northeast State’s Workforce Solutions will offer an Electrocardiogram Technician course at the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP) in downtownContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 6, 2016

Northeast State, CMT present Courtney Cole in concert April 22

Northeast State and CMT (Country Music Television) will present rising talent Courtney Cole in concert April 22 to raise awarenessContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 6, 2016

Hypnopalooza returns to Northeast State April 13

How does he do it? Only hypnotist and mentalist Rich Aimes knows! Aimes returns to Northeast State with his mesmerizingContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 6, 2016

Northeast State Golf Tournament at Glenrochie set April 29

Okay, so you didn’t get invited to The Masters. But spring is here and the links are calling. So grabContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 1, 2016

Victoria Hewlett named a New Century Scholar

Northeast State student Victoria Hewlett has been named a 2016 New Century Scholar, by achieving the state’s highest score inContinue Reading

by northeastnation April 1, 2016

Paul Taylor earns Coca-Cola Gold Scholar Award

Northeast State student Paul Taylor has been named a 2016 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. He will beContinue 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?