Category: RCAM

Northeast State continues a multi-phase expansion of academic programs at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM), RCAM Academy and RCAMCO facilities in Kingsport.

by northeastnation October 27, 2025

Northeast State expands RCAM, RCAMCO student options

Northeast State Community College continues a multi-phase expansion of academic programs at the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM), RCAMContinue Reading

Bell Textron and Northeast State unite for new apprentice candidate Collin Coffey who signed his apprenticeship agreement September 3.

by northeastnation September 10, 2025

RCAM Student Success Workforce

Northeast State welcomes newest apprentice from Bell Textron

Officials with the Bell Textron company and Northeast State’s Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) welcomed new apprentice candidate CollinContinue Reading

Northeast State Community College’s Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) recently celebrated a new apprenticeship graduate from the Snap-on Tools facility in Elizabethton.

by northeastnation September 10, 2025

RCAM Student Success Workforce

Northeast State celebrates apprenticeship graduate from Snap-on Tools

Northeast State Community College’s Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) recently celebrated a new apprenticeship graduate from the Snap-on ToolsContinue Reading

The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) of Northeast State Community College welcomed in May five new apprentice candidates from the J.A. Street and Associates construction firm.

by northeastnation June 10, 2025

RCAM Student Success Workforce

Northeast State welcomes new apprentices from J.A. Street & Associates

The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) of Northeast State Community College welcomed in May five new apprentice candidates fromContinue Reading

Pictured: Left to right - Mark Jenkins, Robin Pritchard, Ben Larkin, Paul Townsend, Cindy Necessary, Christy Parks, and Dawn Carter.

by northeastnation July 2, 2024

RCAM Student Success

Snap-on associate receives apprenticeship certificate

Northeast State Community College’s Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) celebrated a new apprenticeship graduate from Snap-on Tools in June.Continue Reading

We welcome our newest apprentice, Austin Eades, from the Robinette Company in Bristol.

by northeastnation June 10, 2024

RCAM Student Success Workforce

Northeast State reaches milestone of 100 apprentices

Northeast State passed an impressive milestone this spring with 100 apprentices now registered through the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing.Continue Reading

A new instruction space at RCAM gives students a foundation as control room operators for industries.

by northeastnation May 20, 2024

Northeast News RCAM Workforce

RCAM hosts open house for new control room lab

A newly designed instructional space at Northeast State’s Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) puts students in control. RCAM staffContinue Reading

by northeastnation March 15, 2024

RCAM Student Success Workforce

RCAM welcomes new apprentice group from Cardinal Glass FG

Northeast State Community College welcomed three new associates from Cardinal Glass FG into the apprenticeship program this month. New apprenticesContinue Reading

60 Years, One Vision at Northeast State - The Sound Bearier

In this special episode of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent sit down with Northeast State President Dr. Jeff McCord to reflect on the College’s 60th anniversary. From its earliest days to the momentum building across campus today, Dr. McCord shares insight into how Northeast State has grown, adapted and stayed true to its mission of connecting people to prosperity. The conversation explores where the College is now—and where it’s headed next—as it continues serving students, strengthening partnerships and shaping the future of our region. Sixty years in, and we’re just getting started. Chapters (00:00:00) - 60 Years of Northeast State Community College(00:00:53) - Northeast State College's 60th Anniversary(00:07:32) - The role of apprenticeships in our region(00:11:46) - The whole of Northeast State(00:14:40) - A Moment of Community Engagement(00:19:05) - Donors Make an Impact(00:23:00) - Celebrating the College's 60th Anniversary(00:26:34) - We're Going to Break the Morphic Field(00:32:14) - Let's Break the Morphic Field(00:37:29) - Sen. McKenzie on student engagement(00:40:14) - What are some barriers that prevent people from coming to college?(00:46:01) - longest answer of any podcast interviewee(00:47:51) - Higher education: More than a credential(00:51:54) - Northeast State College's growth plan(00:57:16) - The Journey: Part 3(00:57:31) - Northeast State President Tom Day on Community College messaging(00:59:48) - The Alumni Banquet(01:01:09) - Look at Us, Look at Our Work(01:02:53) - Tell Our Story(01:06:19) - Dr. Tom McCord