Tag: competition

Team Top Flight Security (from left) Daniel Rhymer, Brynn Gallagher, Jerrod Perkins, Bryce Goodwin, and Jacob Morrow.

by northeastnation November 20, 2023

Cyber security teams perform strong at national competition

Two teams of Northeast State students posted impressive performances among thousands of competing teams at a national cyber security competitionContinue Reading

High school students compete at annual mathematics competition.

by northeastnation April 4, 2023

Northeast News Student Success

High school math minds compete at annual TMTA contest

Great minds were at work Tuesday morning as Northeast State Community College welcomed more than 200 area high school studentsContinue Reading

by northeastnation March 9, 2023

Foundation Student Life

Northeast State Foundation’s Josh Johnson wins first Chili Cookoff competition

The votes are in from Tuesday’s first Chili Cookoff sponsored by the Northeast State Argumentation and Debate Team. Hats offContinue 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?