Month: June 2021

by northeastnation June 9, 2021

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Northeast State’s Tongai Maodzwa selected as Maxine Smith Fellow

Tongai Maodzwa, coordinator of Inclusive Excellence at Northeast State Community College, has been selected as a 2021-22 Maxine Smith FellowContinue Reading

by northeastnation June 4, 2021

Career & Workforce Solutions weekly newsletter

A job search workshop, a job fair in Elizabethton, and new job postings highlight this week’s newsletter from our CareerContinue Reading

by northeastnation June 3, 2021

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Summer 2021 term and summer campus hours are here

First and full summer term classes begin today! Northeast State’s Basler Library now has extended hours of operation through Aug.Continue Reading

by northeastnation June 2, 2021

Get your Financial Aid locked for summer & fall

Registering for summer and/or fall classes? The Financial Aid Office is here to help ensure your financial aid is inContinue 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?