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Questions about the Northeast State programs and services described in the publication should be directed to the office of Enrollment Services and Contents Campus Information at 423.323.0243 or CollegeAnswers@NortheastState. edu. Comments or questions about the publication may be directed to the office of Community Relations and Marketing at 423.323.0259 or [email protected]. Publisher ...... Dr. Janice H. Gilliam, President Features Editor ...... Bob Carpenter, Director, Community Relations and Marketing 2 Want That Interview and Job? Writers ...... Thomas Wilson, Marquita Tittle Make Sure Your Resume is Top-Notch

Contributing Writers...... Ester Hurwitz, James Militzer, Anne Stoneham Serotkim 4 Hello, Anybody Out There? Why it’s a Mistake to Limit Visit Northeast State at www.NortheastState.edu Your Job Search to the Internet 5 Test Your Networking Know-how Tennessee Board of Regents Smart job seekers know when to put down the mousethe mouse Phil Bredesen, Governor and Chair Agenia Clark 6 Facts and Finds 2010 Gregory Duckett Job and Education Tips Kenny Dunn Pamela Fansler John Farris 7 Work Your Social Network Ken Givens, Commissioner of Agriculture Find a New Job with a Little Help Judy T. Gooch from Your Friends’ Friends Jonas Kisber Fran Marcum Paul W. Montgomery Northeast State Programs Sean Ochsenbein John S. “Steve” Copeland Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing Richard Rhoda, Executive Director, Tennessee Higher Education Commission 8 Workforce Development in action Howard Roddy J. Stanley Rogers 10 Northeast State offers flexibility Robert P. Thomas Tim Webb, Acting Commissioner of Education with teaching sites and ITV courses

Executive Officers 12 SME Chapter Provides Path to Excellence Dr. Janice H. Gilliam, President Allana Hamilton, VP for Academic Affairs 13 Gavel a Graduation Tradition Dr. Jon Harr, VP for Student Affairs Dr. Steve Campbell, VP for Business Affairs 14 What’s in Your Future? Dr. Susan Graybeal, VP for Institutional Effectiveness Find out at the Career Development Fred Lewis, VP for Information Technology and Administrative Services Services Center in Kingsport Dr. Katie Yates, VP for Institutional Advancement Profiles CareerFocus is published periodically by Northeast State Technical Community College, 2425 Highway 75, Blountville, TN 37617, in partnership with Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, MI. All 10 Sellers Lands Prestigious Scholarship rights reserved. No part of the material printed may be used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, 11 Northeast Student Strikes Gold recording, or by any information storage retrieval system without the permission of the publisher. 13 Brka Earns Outstanding Student Award Northeast State Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the 14 “Knowledge Architect” Named Top Alum associate degree. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Northeast State. NSCC-1 10-001 Northeast State Programs A-Z Fall 2010 registration: © 2010 Northeast State Community College Aug. 25 15 Your Future Awaits

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picture may be worth a thousand words, but a good resume may be worth a job!

“A resume is your marketing tool, and in today’s working world, Aeveryone needs a powerful resume,” says Marquita Tittle, coordinator of Northeast State’s Career Development Services Center. “Because it’s an employer’s screening device, the resume should clearly and concisely identify the skills and abilities the applicant can offer a prospective employer.” Tittle stresses that job searching today is different from the past. “Our current job market is more challenging than it’s been in the past 25 years. Due to the unemployment rate, the competition for available jobs is fi erce, so students must be prepared. A good

By Anne Stoneham Serotkin and Marquita Tittle resume is critical. Local imperative. Some of the many ways a bad The most commonly used resume formats employers state that in some instances resume can lose you that interview include: are chronological, functional, combination, they receive as many as 200 applications and scannable (electronic). for a single position. It’s necessary that • Improper format People with an established work history your resume be able to “stand out in the • Misspellings crowd”. It must create enough interest and experience in their prospective job fi eld by convincing the employer you’re more • Poor grammar should use the chronological format. This qualifi ed than other applicants. If you traditional style enables the person to list succeed in that, your reward likely will be • Improper punctuation pertinent experiences and accomplishments acquired in each position with dates of an i nterview.” • Too much or unnecessary information employment. Tittle states that “many of A bad resume can hinder a possible • Use of color paper or “cutesy” designs the employers in our area seem to prefer interview in several ways. Because it’s the chronological resume. We’ve had a “buyer’s” job market, a good resume is • Unprofessional appearance employers who have requested employment

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dates after having received a resume in a different format. It’s important to provide them with the necessary information early in the process to avoid being screened out”. The functional or skills-based resume organizes work experience by relevant skills, instead of focusing on the applicant’s work “In addition to the importance of the resume each student individually to assist them in history. This style is most useful for job itself, both the scannable and electronic preparing for the job search, whether it’s seekers entering the working world for the resumes have very specific and important through resume preparation, interviewing first time, re-entering it after a lengthy requirements,” says Tittle. “I strongly suggest skills practice or direct referrals to job interruption, have little experience in the that students who need help with these openings. We maintain a distribution list position they’re seeking, or changing careers. styles, and resume construction in general, of those students seeking employment and use the library and Internet resources send emails to the students as we identify A combination style uses components of available, or attend the resume workshops job openings. We also encourage all of our both the chronological and functional available through our Career Development students to use “web crawlers”, such as formats. It’s most helpful for job seekers with Services Center.” www.indeed.com, to stay abreast of the job some experience who want to emphasize opportunities in our region.” their skills in order to compete with more Some employers require a cover letter experienced applicants. along with the resume. The letter shouldn’t Services are free to current, former and duplicate information in the resume, but prospective Northeast State students and Many companies today require scannable serve as an introduction to the job seeker, alumni. resumes, which are read by a computer. This and highlight the unique qualities and requires many “keywords” that will catch the experiences that person is offering. If a cover For more information about resumes and “eye” of the computerized scanning software. letter isn’t required, it’s acceptable to include cover letters, call 423.354.5167 or e-mail Prospective employers also are increasingly one anyway. [email protected]. The Career asking for electronic resumes, which Development Services Center is located in the applicants must submit via the Internet or “Northeast State wants its graduates to Regional Center for Applied Technology, 222 e-mail. be successful in their job search, and our W. Main St., Kingsport, TN 37660. CF office can play a major role in starting that process correctly,” said Tittle. “We work with

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Career Focus Hello, Anybody Out There? Why it’s a mistake to limit your job search to the Internet

I sent out as many resumes Put your contacts in one central as I could, but I didn’t get any place, where you record who interview requests because I was you talked to, when you talked not able to establish any deep to them, and what you talked and meaningful relationships. So about. Let your connections you might start making contacts know what you need, and ask online, but it makes sense for them specifically, ‘Who do you to eventually go offline you know? Can you give me and actually meet people on a an introduction?’ Getting an different level.” introduction to somebody is far more powerful than doing a cold According to Duncan Mathison, contact.” n many ways, A mazon.com’s no productivity, no response rate, career counselor and coauthor of recent job fair looked like a and no success.” Unlock the Hidden Job Market, Myers agrees, but he cautions typical event. Applicants lined the depth of your relationships that job seekers shouldn’t view up to network with recruiters Jason Alba, social media expert and CEO of jibberjobber.com, with your contacts can make networking merely as a pathway in a well-lit room. Resumes or break your network. “We towards the boss or hiring were exchanged and follow- agrees that networking is key– but he believes it needs an online have all heard that there is manager. “The main reason up interviews scheduled. But an average of six degrees of to get a networking meeting every now and then, someone component. “Having a profile on Linkedin is absolutely critical, separation between people,” he is so you can find out what a would spontaneously float to the says. “But research shows that company’s needs and challenges ceiling. because the people you need to be in front of–HR recruiters, the vast majority of job search really are,” he says. The job fair took place in the hiring managers, business networks die after two degrees of separation–a friend of a friend. “Employers couldn’t care less online world Second Life, and owners, decision makers–are about the fact that you’re the participants were interacting using it to some degree,” he “This is because people in your unemployed. All they care about in the form of avatars – virtual says. “If you’re going into a network have to care enough is what you can do for them, characters they manipulated niche profession or industry, about you and your search to and networking is the perfect through their computers. In spite you should also find the Web make introductions to the next opportunity to find out what of accidental levitation and other sites that are specific to it, connection. And people will that is. So you’re looking for technical mishaps, virtual career and start getting By James Militzer care more about you if you people who can lead you into events have become increasingly involved there as actually meet them–or at organizations where there are common. Along with resume much as you can. the very least have a phone potential problems and needs blasters, online job boards and And you can start conversation to establish who that are aligned with your own networking sites like LinkedIn to make a name you are and what types of strengths and assets. and Facebook, they’re another for yourself as an employers would value your sign of the Internet’s growing expert in your field skills the most.” “Networking is importance as a job-hunting tool. by starting a blog that’s all about getting warm referrals, centered around your The Human Network In fact, now that they can reach profession.” Since blogs communicating millions of employers with the are updated regularly, As Alba describes it, job fairs with the people click of a mouse, job seekers may he says, search engines are just one of many places with hiring wonder if offline networking is rank them higher, and where you can make these power, seeing still n ecessary. they’re more likely to connections. “Go to Chamber what they want, of Commerce meetings. There “Absolutely,” says Ford R. Myers, be seen by employers and finding career expert and author of Get and recruiters. ways to give the Job You Want, Even When No it to them,” One’s Hiring. “There is no better Get Real he says. way to make progress in your “Uncover But though the an job search than to have personal Internet offers many connections with people in your employer’s networking tools, needs, network. If you send out things Alba advises job cold to a large group of people then show seekers not to depend how you’ll who you don’t k now, the response on it exclusively. rate is so infinitesimally small successfully “I discounted are technology councils that it’s practically nonexistent. address those face-to-face or employer associations So answering ads online, needs, and you’ll networking for in most big cities–go to sending out blind resumes to always have a job.” the first couple those. But no matter where companies and applying for CF months of my job you do it, one of the key positions all day long on the search, and it was things with networking is the Internet is a fool’s game. It has a complete failure. concept of following up.

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Quiz Hello, Anybody Out There? Test Your Networking Know-how Smart job seekers know when to put down the mouse

he Internet can be a convenient tool in your job search, or it can become a crutch that lets you avoid personal encounters. These true/false questions will help you use online and offline networking effectively.

The most You should The first It’s important If you’re not If you While efficient resist the thing you to control comfortable network by networking, 1way to job 2urge to 3should ask 4your online 5interacting 6e-mail, it’s 7you should hunt online is to write in informal in a networking brand. in face-to-face more efficient avoid specifying post your resume texting style meeting is, “Do encounters, you to send general which type of job and respond when networking you know of any TRUE should avoid them messages you’re looking to positions online. available jobs?” FALSE and stick to online to multiple for, in case an advertised on networking. contacts instead employer has a job boards. TRUE TRUE of personal different position TRUE FALSE FALSE messages to available. TRUE FALSE individuals. TRUE FALSE TRUE FALSE FALSE

The Answers FALSE: “People need to stop your name in the blog posts. Those FALSE: According to Mathison, FALSE: “One of job seekers’ acting like job applicants, posts will start appearing towards “It is lame to put yourself out biggest mistakes is that they’re 3 and start acting like solution the top of the Google search results, 7 there with some general and sitting behind a computer providers,” Myers says. “It’s not and they’ll push the junk down.” vague request that you are looking 1 about you. If you start by saying, for a job with a stable employer, sending out resumes to Monster. ‘I need a job, I want more career FALSE: On the contrary, great benefits and plenty of growth com and then passively waiting Mathison says, you should by the phone,” says Myers. “The growth, blah, blah, blah,’ you’ve opportunity. We’re all looking for got it completely backwards. What do even more face-to-face that job, and we will take it first By James Militzer 5 percentage of my clients who find networking as practice. “These their jobs that way is less than you should be talking about is what before we pass it on to you! Be you can contribute to the employer, days, job interviews are hard to specific. Help your network help one percent.” Instead, he says, you come by. When they do happen you should use the Internet mainly to starting on day one.” you. They need to know specifically need to be prepared. Networking the one or two types of jobs you are research companies and to arrange TRUE: Alba recommends that conversations give you essential and conduct personal networking looking for, as well as the names of all job seekers google their practice in describing who you are possible employers.” encounters. 4 names, to see what other and what you do. With practice, people can learn about them online. you are less likely to say something TRUE: Online communication Scoring should be concise, but that “If you find a Facebook profile or a stupid in a high-stakes job 6 or 7 right: Your networking doesn’t mean “OMG R U Twitter tweet full of foul language interview.” 2 or inappropriate conversation, is skills are solid — use them hiring?? ;-)” is an appropriate FALSE: “I have had clients regularly and your job search will networking message. “Sending that the message you want to put who networked effectively end well. emoticons or abbreviated writing in front of a prospective employer?” Fortunately, he says there’s a 6 through e-mail, but it was right off the bat sends kind of 4 or 5 right: More knowledge remedy for an embarrassing very personalized, focused e-mail, a sloppy message,” Alba says. could help — try reading some Internet history. “If it’s stuff like not big blast e-mail campaigns,” “And remember that in written networking books, articles and Web Facebook pictures, stuff you have Myers says. “You can get good communication, it’s hard to discern sites. control of, just take them down. But networking going through personal that someone is joking. So if you e-mail, referrals, warm leads and if it’s stuff you don’t have control of, 3 or fewer right: Your networking use humor, it’s really easy to screw introductions. But when you do get start a professional blog; blog every skills need work — read books, up your intentions.” a response, the first thing you say single day, and make sure you put seek guidance from a career coach is, ‘Can we get together and meet, or counselor, then get out there and or can we follow up with a phone start practicing. CF call?’” 800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 5 Facts and Finds

Jobs on the Rise Career Focus Of course the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has something to say about the jobs of the future, that’s what they do after all. According to reports issued in November 2009, the top ten occupations with the most job openings for the years 2008 through 2018 are those listed below. Each occupation is listed along with its required education level and estimated job openings for 2008-2018.

1. Registered nurses Associate degree 1,039,000 2. Nurses aides, orderlies, and attendants Associate degree 422,000 3. Licensed practical and vocational nurses Associate degree 391,000 4. Computer support specialists Associate degree 235,000 5. Hairstylists and cosmetologists Associate degree 220,000 6. Automotive technicians and mechanics Associate degree 182,000 7. Preschool teachers (except special education) Associate degree 178,000 8. Insurance sales agents Associate degree or vocational training 153,000 9. HVAC technicians Associate degree or certificate 136,000 10. Real estate agents Associate degree or vocational training 128,000 “Occupation and Employment Projections to 2018” Monthly Labor Review, Nov. 2009 www.bls.gov

Must As college becomes a necessary Careers of Tomorrow fi rst step toward a solid career, College students want assurance that The future is always unknowable and their studies will result in a job unpredictable, but that never stops anyone Prepare offer after graduation. from trying to see what lies ahead. You for More students today want to Experts everywhere attempt to predict a Job? prepare for a specific career what the jobs of the future will be so rather than get a broad liberal that we can prepare for them today. If arts education. That’s why majors such as you’re going to invest time and money into preparing for a career, it would be nice to AND philosophy, classics and French are in decline and enrollment in biology and chemistry are up. know where the opportunities are. But career counselors caution against Today many prognosticators see a slow recovery for the economy, narrowing studies too soon. “Students think taking at least fi ve years for the overall unemployment rate to fall too much about majors. But the major isn’t below fi ve percent. And they see a workforce that’s strongly divided nearly as important as the toolbox of skills between good paying professional jobs and poor-paying service jobs. you come out with and the experiences you Economic experts warn us that some of the good jobs of the past have,” says Katharine Brooks, director of the have disappeared and will never return. Jobs in manufacturing, liberal arts career center at the University of construction, offi ce administration and fi nance just aren’t going to Texas, Austin. be as plentiful as they were in the past. S o u r c e : “Making College And they predict that many existing occupations will have to adapt ‘Relevant’” Dec. 29, 2009 at to new trends. For example, social networking will transform public www.nytimes.com CF relations and marketing; alternative energy will create a new a niche in engineering; heathcare and fi nance will both put more emphasis on risk management; and technology will continue to change nearly everything it touches. Don’t How much should you Looking even farther into the future, some visionaries have predicted pay for your education? the new careers that will exist in 2030. Among the job titles your Gamble grandkids may hold: space pilot, vertical farmer, climate change That question is an important part reversal specialist, weather modification police and memory Your of the equation for the majority augmentation surgeon. Future of students who take out student loans to fi nance college. There’s Read more at: nothing worse than discovering that your shiny new college degree resulted in more debt and “Where The Jobs Will Be In This Decade” Jan. 4, 2010 www.npr.org less income than you’d dreamed. “Best Careers 2010” www.usnews.com The People Capital Web site offers a tool to help “Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind” Dec. 28, you determine how much you can expect to 2009 online.wsj.com earn in your future career–and therefore how much you can comfortably repay. This “human “Even in a Recovery Some Jobs won’t Return” Jan. 12, 2010 capital score” is based on your major, college, online.wsj.com test scores and GPA. “Jobs of 2030” www.fastcompany.com CF Try it for yourself at humancapitalscore.com. CF 6 I Fall 2010 I CareerFocus www.NortheastState.edu I Northeast State Community College I 800.836.7822 Career Focus

Toolbox Work Your Social Network Find a new job with a little help from your friends’ friends

It seems like more jobs cuts are announced Social networking sites are the next wave in every day. If you’re one of the millions of job job-hunting because they provide you with seekers suddenly thrown in the pool, you something called “weak links” meaning a may be sitting at your computer scouring job broad network of friends and associates. Weak sites like Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com or links are actually quite powerful because they craigslist.com; or checking company Web sites expose you to a much wider network than you for employment opportunities. And guess what, would have access to on your own. if you’re also logged onto Facebook, you’re doing something useful by creating a network that In other words, while your friends may not could painlessly produce your next dream job. know of any new jobs, your friends’ friends just might.

Here are three sites that can provide moral support as you learn to use your weak links to your greatest advantage.

FACEBOOK LINKEDIN IDEALIST Your friends have friends Getting down to business Experience at all levels and jobs too www.linkedin.com www.idealist.org www.facebook.com First, you build a network These days every place you go Although Facebook began as of existing colleagues and may feel like a “nonprofi t,” but a networking site for college classmates on LinkedIn, then if you’re interested in entering students, it’s become popular you can either send e-mail the genuinely nonprofi t sector with all ages. Today the fastest directly to others in your either for work or volunteer growing segment is 35 to network or go through an experience to boost your 54-year-olds. intermediary who knows both resume, check out Idealist. of you. If you don’t immediately It’s easy to lose track of time on have contacts, you can join It’s a friendly community of over Facebook trying to remember groups like college alumni 706,000 idealistic individuals who’s in the third row of the groups or shared-interest groups with all kinds of opportunities fi fth-grade class photo your to get started. The groups’ to share your passion and friend posted, or harvesting discussion boards allow you to knowledge. It works somewhat your FarmVille crops, but the ask questions, or even inquire like both Facebook and site has some very useful about job leads. LinkedIn—you set up a profi le job-hunting tools too. and then join groups or forums. Once you’ve established some For example, the connections, you can access In addition if you’re an expert Jobster Career Network the jobs area, where companies on a topic, you can create a application can show you spend $195 a month to post separate profi le as a speaker where your friends work positions. You’ll have a better or consultant. Have a question (as long as they’ve listed it chance of scoring an interview about recovering from a layoff in their profi le). Armed with if your prospective employer or starting your own non-profi t? this information, you have an can check your LinkedIn Just ask it on the discussion automatic in at companies connections. boards. Looking for ways to you might like to work meet like-minded locals? Check for. You can also add Basic services are free and are out the group listings. your information to suffi cient for most tasks. For Jobster’s Talent Bank example, your home page tells The Idealist site also has and it will help match you you how many times your profi le downloadable podcasts and with employers you might has been viewed in the past publications full of advice for like to meet. month, and it can also raise your securing employment and visibility in search engines. The navigating the nonprofi t sector. By using the Facebook Status site allows you to enter enough CF feature, you can broadcast to all personal information and work your friends that you’re looking history that a former colleague for a position. Because people are should be able to fi nd you, but it joining Facebook every day, if also protects your privacy. you frequently scan your friends’ friends’ lists you may fi nd long- There’s a lot to do on this site, lost coworkers and neighbors. but if you’re willing to put the With over 150 million active time in, you should be able to By Esther Hurwitz users, there’s certain to be make some valuable connections. someone you can connect with. 800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 7 Career Watch

Career Focus RCAMputsworkforce developmentintoaction “If high school had been like this, I would’ve enjoyed it a lot more”

he leap from high school to college millions of workers when the nation’s long Isley plans to apply to the co-operative stresses most students. Returning to economic downturn claimed his job last year. program offered by Eastman to Northeast college 16 years after graduating high State students majoring in one of RCAM’s four school presents its own set of challenges. Isley enrolled at Northeast State this year academic programs. He expects the work to be seeking his associate of applied science degree hard, but also expects to achieve his goals. “I always wanted to go to school, and I in Electromechanical Technology. He spends figured this was as good a time as any to Monday and Wednesday evenings at the “It is difficult, but I love the challenge,” he said. Tgo,” said David I sley, a first-year student at Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing “You have to motivate yourself to succeed, and Northeast State Community College. “If high (RCAM) studying direct current electricity they do everything they can here to make you By Thomas Wilson school had been like this, I would’ve enjoyed it fundamentals. want to succeed.” a lot more.” “The professors here go above and beyond to After graduating from high school, Isley help you do what you need to do to learn it,” “You actually get your foot in the door” entered the workforce, got married, and began said Isley who resides in Blountville with his After earning an associate degree in Criminal wife and their four children. “I Justice and Criminology from Northeast State am doing this for my kids more Community College, Amy Shepherd decided to than anything and I want to pursue another field that piqued her interest. be a role model for them more “I’ve always worked with my hands,” said than anything.” Shepherd of Kingsport. “I wanted to get into Opened in August 2009, the mechanical field and this seemed like the RCAM offers technical best way to do it.” education courses in the Her major, Electromechanical Technology, academic programs of prepares students for the electrical and Electromechanical Technology, mechanical maintenance fields in the Mechanical Technology, manufacturing sector. She and her classmates and Welding and Metal are learning how troubleshoot and repair Fabrication. Electromechanical electrical and mechanical problems in Technology prepares students manufacturing system. electrical and mechanical maintenance fields as entry- “I think it is a great career,” said Shepherd. level maintenance technicians. “It teaches a technology that is used in a lot of Students learn the electrical manufacturing sites.” and mechanical problems found in manufacturing systems Shepherd initially attended a four-year and how to repair them with institution before enrolling at Northeast limited down time for the State. The intimate class settings, real-world operation. technological applications in the laboratory work, and guidance of the professors at “This is a field that requires Northeast State left an impression with a lot of math and attention to Shepherd. detail,” he said. “All the math classes you take in high school “The professors here will actually work with and say, ‘I’ll never use this you and talk to you about your work,” she said. stuff,’ but you definitely will “I like being in smaller classes and having use it in this profession.” that one-on-one learning experience with the teachers. That has really stood out for me at RCAM’s laboratories give Northeast State.” students experience in construction and maintenance Shepherd was a recipient of the Workforce Amy Shepherd and David Isley at Northeast State’s Regional Center elements including a wide Development Scholarship in 2009. The for Advanced Manufacturing. array of control systems that scholarship was developed through a are common to industrial and partnership between Northeast State, raising a f amily. The Kingsport native had process manufacturing facilities. Northeast Eastman, Domtar, and other local companies worked his entire adult life, most recently State partners with Eastman Chemical to increase the number of highly skilled labor spending almost four years as a press dresser Company, Domtar, and other selected recruits to meet the demands of the future in the acetate fibers division of a local company. companies to conduct training for their current regional workforce. Unfortunately, Isley met the same fate of employees who work in manufacturing.

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RCAM Academic Programs Northwest State at Kingsport’s Regional Center for Mechanical Technology Program prepares individuals for Advanced Manufacturing building is the College’s primary positions in heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and off-campus facility for training a qualified workforce for the industrial maintenance career fields. Students receive classroom Shepherd is poised to finish her degree this region’s manufacturing sector. The RCAM is also a facility and laboratory instruction in areas of air conditioning and heating, summer and graduate from Northeast State for retraining the region’s current workforce. Courses mechanical transmissions, hydraulics and pneumatics, and this fall. After the graduating with her offered at the RCAM may be used to fulfill requirements industrial safety with particular emphasis focused in electricity. associate of applied science degree, she could for selected associate of applied science degrees and/or After completing program requirements, students should be enter Eastman’s four-year apprenticeship technical certificate programs. academically prepared to take the following certification exams: program, if she is accepted by the c ompany. EPA 608 Universal Certification Exam Electromechanical Technology Program prepares EPA 609 Mobile Air Conditioning Exam Shepherd was accepted into the co-operative individuals for employment in electrical and mechanical work program at Eastman Chemical Company maintenance fields as entry-level maintenance technicians. Welding/Metal Fabrication Program prepares individuals as where she works an eight-hour day shift and With the required technical skills, individuals can diagnose welders or metal fabricators. The curriculum focuses on the attends classes at night. She said the course electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate development of knowledge and skills in Oxy-fuel, plasma arc and lab work had translated easily into the repairs with minimal down time. The program will also welding, welding and brazing, Flux-Core Arc Welding (FCAW), daily electromechanical processes of one of the address preventive maintenance issues to prevent Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding nation’s largest chemical companies. maintenance problems from occurring. (GTAW) (TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students enrolled in the program may attain selected certifications from “I would recommend anyone getting into this Machine Tool Program prepares individuals for the following organizations: field,” said Shepherd. “When you go through the employment in an industrial setting as machinists and American Petroleum Institute (API) cooperative program you actually get your foot computer numerical control (CNC) programmer/operators. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in the door.” CF Students gain experience operating different pieces of American Welding Society (AWS) manufacturing equipment to include machine lathes, mills, Tennessee Regulatory Authority (TRA) grinders, and CAD/CAM software. Northeast offers articulation and transfer programs

University parallel programs (AA and AS degree programs) are those designed for transfer into a baccalaureate program at a four-year college or university. Students may choose to declare a major, or emphasis, in the university parallel programs, or they may choose a general transfer degree. Articulation means that Northeast State has an agreement with a four- year college or university for a specific program(s) which is (are) offered at Northeast State and that meet the receiving institution’s requirements. The receiving institution has agreed to accept the student as having completed the first two years of a four-year program. The receiving institutions acknowledge that they will accept Northeast State courses in transfer. Articulation agreements and transfer equivalencies vary from institution to institution; therefore, it is essential for students to refer to the program requirements in the senior institution’s catalog and seek advice from their academic advisors or from the Student Success Center staff concerning transfer. The following is provided as a resource for students to check out transfer and articulation options at senior institutions. If a college or university is not listed, then a student should consult the staff of the Student Success Center for additional information. • Austin Peay State University – www.apsu.edu • Carson-Newman College – www.cn.edu • Tusculum College – www.tusculum.edu • East Tennessee State University – www.etsu.edu • University of Tennessee at Chattanooga – www.UTC.edu • Emory & Henry College – www.ehc.edu/academics/ • University of Tennessee at Knoxville – www.UTK.edu • King College – www.King.edu • University of Tennessee at Martin – www.UTM.edu • Lincoln Memorial University – www.lmunet.edu • University of Virginia College at Wise (Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center) www.wise.virginia.edu/ or www.wise.virginia.edu/ • Middle Tennessee State University – www.MTSU.edu admissions • Milligan College – www.milligan.edu/academics • Virginia Intermont College – www.vic.edu • Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic – (articulation) www.sherman. Additionally, students may link to any school in the Tennessee Board of edu Regents System from this site – www.tbr.state.tn.us/schools. • Tennessee Technological University – www.TNtech.edu/transfer/ 800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 9 Programs

Career Focus Northeast State offers fl exibility with teaching sites and ITV courses

ortheast State subscribes to contact the Kingsport the concept of accessibility Center for Higher by extending credit classes Education; Regional through off-campus sites and Center for Health- satellite facilities as part of Professions or Regional the delivery system. As a convenience Center for Advanced Nto students, off-campus classes are Manufacturing at www. organized and scheduled in locations kingsporthighered.org , conducive to enrollment. Because and the Regional Center of community response and local for Applied Technology at needs, off-campus courses are available www.NortheastState.edu. during the day and evening at certain off-campus locations. To Interactive Television determine the availability of classes Courses at off-campus locations, please refer to www.NortheastState.edu/offcampus. Interactive Televised Courses (ITV) are Courses requiring laboratories, library designed to offer materials, computers and other special students greater access resources are offered off-campus if the to educational programs necessary resources are provided. To Northeast State at Kingsport and training at on and facilitate this scheduling, special arrangements off-campus sites. Selected courses are offered Northeast State at Kingsport provides are made for selected courses as needed. In via an interactive television loop between the comprehensive educational programming at addition, off-campus students have on-line Blountville, Elizabethton, Kingsport, Mountain a location more convenient to the citizens of access to the library on the main campus. City, and Unicoi County sites. Sullivan and Hawkins counties. Students may also use other libraries with which Using this format, a single instructor may teach the college has cooperative agreements. Day and evening courses may be offered during from a single location and interact in real time the fall, spring and summer terms in varying with students present in one or all of the ITV Northeast State at Elizabethton delivery formats at the Northeast State at classrooms. Course content and requirements Kingsport teaching site. The site offers a variety Northeast State at Elizabethton increases are identical to a traditional, lecture-based of courses in liberal arts, technical, health access to relevant educational programming class. Interactive classrooms are located in L114 professions, and continuing education programs. at a centralized location and convenient times in the Basler Library, E116 at Northeast State The Student Resource Center is linked to the for the citizens of Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi in Elizabethton, KC216 at Northeast State at automated system at the main library and offers counties. Day, evening, and Weekend College Kingsport, M100 at Mountain City, and UC5 at access to the online catalog, the Internet, and a classes may be offered on the Elizabethton site Unicoi County. during the fall, spring, and summer terms in variety of full-text databases. For more information about ITV courses, varying course delivery formats. The Student For more information concerning Northeast please refer to the Northeast State Web page Research Center is linked to the main campus State at Kingsport call the offi ce of Evening at www.NortheastState.edu/ITV or contact library and offers access to the online catalog, and Distance Education at 423.323.0221 or the Internet, and a variety of full-text databases. 423.323.0221, [email protected]. CF The site offers a variety of courses in liberal arts, technical, and continuing education programs. For more information concerning Alumni Spotlight Northeast State at Elizabethton, call the director at 423.547.8450 or the Offi ce of Evening and Distance Education at 423.323.0221 or Sellers Lands Prestigious Scholarship access on-line at www.NortheastState.edu/ Elizabethton. ichal Sellers is an Honors Program graduate and a member of the Alpha Iota Chi Chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. She was named to Northeast State at Gray MWho’s Who among Students in American Universities and Colleges for 2009-2010. Northeast State at Gray provides a variety Sellers received the College’s academic program awards as best student of educational services. This teaching site in both History and Spanish. She also earned the prestigious Trustee Scholarship to attend offers selected academic credit classes and Lipscomb University in Nashville. She is the first Northeast State student to ever receive houses various special projects offi ces. For the scholarship. The scholarship will provide more than $40,000 in funds. more information call the offi ce of Evening and Distance Education at 423.323.0221. Sellers is a member of the President’s Student Advisory Council. Sellers graduated summa cum laude with her associate degree in May 2010. CF

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Statehighereducationreviewgives NortheastStatetopmarks a report from the Tennessee Higher “We are delighted with Northeast “It is also an affirmation that Northeast Education Commission (THEC) ranked state’s achievements; the College is state is providing its students with Northeast state Community College committed to excellence in learning quality educational experiences, NortheastStateStudent high in the state’s annual Performance and service, and this report confirms regardless of whether they plan to Funding program for 2009. the efforts of our faculty and staff enter the workforce upon graduation or PerformanceSuccesses and that the institution is attaining its continue their education at a four-year The College earned high scores in every mission and goals,” said Dr. susan college or university.” • achieved a 98 percent job placement rate for associate area of evaluation, achieving an overall graybeal, vice president of Institutional of applied science and certificate degree graduates. score of 94 out of a total possible score Effectiveness at Northeast state. The Performance Funding initiative of 100. focuses on promoting the highest • Met or exceeded the national average score on student quality of academic programs and exit examinations for seven out of last eight years. support services. It is an incentive- • More students continue their studies at Northeast based plan, which financially rewards state than at the average Tennessee state community public colleges and universities for college (first-time freshmen fall-to-fall retention). exemplary performance on a number of quality-based standards and measures. • achieved a 100 percent student pass rate on the: These standards and measures include • radiology section of the Dental assisting National the assessment of general education Board Examination. competency outcomes, program • EMT-Paramedic Licensure Examination (21st accreditation and peer reviews, consecutive year) major field test outcomes, student/ • National Board Examination by graduates alumni/employer satisfaction surveys, completing the Medical Laboratory program job placement rates, retention and graduation rates, institutional planning • achieved a 93 percent first-attempt pass rate priorities, state planning priorities, and by students taking the Cardiovascular National policy implementation. CF Credentialing Examinations. CF NortheastStudentStrikesGold pril Barrett has never missed a day Dedication to any challenge she takes on Universities and Colleges. she Aof school. seems to follow Barrett. she graduated also volunteers at the Palmer from Dobyns-Bennett High school with Center preschool, american Way The Northeast state Community College a 4 .12 grade point average. she also race Walk, and the small Miracles honors student seems to apply that achieved the remarkable feat of perfect Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Inc. level of dedication to each aspect of her class attendance from kindergarten life given the success she has earned she was a finalist for the College’s Student Spotlight through her senior year. in college. Barrett most recently has outstanding student of the Year been named a Coca-Cola gold scholar Music has also played a major part of award. Barrett also credited for 2010 by the Phi Theta Kappa Barrett’s life. she played clarinet and student Navigator mentor Keith International Honor society recognizing bass clarinet in the Dobyns-Bennett glover with encouraging her community college students. Band for four years. The band’s leadership abilities. reputation gave her the opportunity to “I am really excited and grateful to play in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day “I’ve learned a lot of leadership receive this award,” said Barrett, one Parade in New York and the rose Bowl skills thanks to Keith,” said Barrett. of 50 gold scholars selected from the Parade on New Year’s Day. “He has really made me break out United states.” of my shell and stretch myself Barrett has made the most of her time more at everything I do.” Barrett received the award based on her at Northeast state. she is president of scores in the all-Tennessee academic the student Navigators, a member of While many college graduates By Thomas Wilson Team competition held earlier this the alpha Iota Chi Chapter of the Phi leave the region, Barrett does not year. The competition is sponsored by Theta Kappa Honor society, and the anticipate moving. she hopes to Coca-Cola and administered by the Phi President’s student advisory Council. return to teach in the Kingsport Theta Kappa Honor society. selection City school system one day and criteria is based on a student’s grade “I had always heard wonderful things share her love for knowledge with point average, awards/achievements, about Northeast state,” said Barrett, of elementary students. leadership, campus/community Kingsport. “When I came here it felt like Tennessee state University this fall. she “I’ve always wanted to be a teacher, and activities and service, and quality of home.” is considering a minor in psychology I love the field of education,” she said. intellectual endeavors. and continuing her education into Barrett represented the College as a graduate school at ETsU. Barrett received a medal and was nominee for the Tennessee Board of Barrett has earned the Edscholar scholarship, the sam Walton listed as a gold scholar in USA TODAY. regents student regent and student “Northeast state gave me the chance Community scholarship, and the The award also comes with a $1,500 member of the Tennessee Higher to grow as a student and a person,” Tennessee PTa Teacher-Training scholarship to the recipient. Education Commission during the past Barnett said. “I knew they wanted me to scholarship among others. she begins two years. she was named to Who’s succeed when I came here.” CF Who among students in american pursuit of her bachelor’s degree at East

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Career Focus SME chapter provides path to excellence

neumatics guide a robotic arm in a deliberate movement. Two robotic fi ngers open to grasp an aluminum pin and raise it from a holding slot. Northeast State Community PCollege students have just witnessed a standard application of manufacturing engineering used in small- and large- scale operations throughout the world. “Each robotic arm speaks to the other telling it when and where to move,” says Sean By Thomas Wilson Stewart, of Jonesborough. “ We use the software to set up the process and keep it running for a period of time.” Students like Stewart learn to operate manufacturing equipment to include machine lathes, mills, grinders, and drafting design software in class and laboratories. They also get the opportunity to learn outside the classroom through the Northeast State chapter of the international Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME). The SME presented the Northeast State chapter with the P resident’s Circle Bronze Award this spring private sector to give students “You also get access to approximately 600 vehicles for membership excellence. a chance to network with the webinars in the manufacturing each day. The fi eld trip gave Associate professor Sam industry professionals.” industry on topics and methods students a look at the processes Rowell initiated the College’s you may not fi nd in the lab or they are learning at work on a SME chapter when he joined Rowell said SME chapter classroom,” says Stewart who grand scale. Northeast State as a technical members provided student graduated this spring with an education faculty member in members with access to associate degree in Machine “The trip is a great example 1996. manufacturing technical Tool and Manufacturing. of what SME and student papers, information on state- “The chapter provides access involvement can offer beyond “There are a lot of scholarships of-the-art manufacturing the classroom,” says Rowell. available to students at two- to issues and needs in the processes and networking manufacturing environment.” “Seeing the processes at work year colleges through SME opportunities with professional on a real world scale represents chapter membership,” says in a variety of industries. The Chapter members and machine a great tool for education.” CF Rowell, who spent several years Northeast State SME chapter tool and manufacturing pre- in private sector manufacturing also provides links to several engineering students journeyed before joining Northeast State. scholarships specially designed to Spartanburg, S.C. in April to “We host meetings for students for community college students. tour the state-of-the-art BMW and local engineers from the automobile plant that produces

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Feature Gavel a Graduation Tradition

t spring commencement Students begin the machining process ceremonies, Northeast using CAD programs to input cutting State Community College sequences and transfer those into the CNC graduates walk away with milling machine. associate degrees and technical certifi cates. “We use a program to diagram a model A and use the computer to set the milling Speakers delivering the movement,” said Jonathan Light, a Machine commencement’s keynote Tool major from Kingsport. address get to keep a well- honed tool crafted by Students input the design into the CNC students from the College’s lathe machine that follows the design to Machine Tool program. chisel grooves into the aluminum cylinder. The design created with CAD develops a Students enrolled in model for CNC milling process to form the machining classes have raw metal into the familiar smooth-ridged produced the gilded gavel block. ceremonial gavels used by commencement speakers “The machining lathe cuts each groove into throughout the College’s the metal when we program the movement,” history. Past keynote said Bo Carr, also a Machine Tool major speakers including former from Kingsport. “You adjust the machining Congressman William because the process can throw off the cut over time.” By Thomas Wilson Jenkins, Kingsport Times- News Publisher Keith The handle undergoes a similar process Wilson, and East Tennessee of cut, computer design and milling. A State University President rounded brass band is then secured where Dr. Paul Stanton have the gavel head and handle meet. Students received a gavel marking then engrave “Northeast State” on the their keynote appearances at handle and the polished instrument of graduation. 2010 commencement speaker David Hite displays a order is done. CF “We started machining the gavel made by Machine Tool students. gavels at least a decade ago and it became a tradition Students begin with a light yet solid for every graduation,” said Sam Rowell, composite of round silver aluminum. The associate professor of the machine tool and metal is measured and cut into equal sizes manufacturing technology programs at that form the gavel’s familiar round shape Northeast State. used to strike a sound block.

Brka earns outstanding student award dnan Brka won Northeast State’s Outstanding His accomplishments include being named a AStudent of the Year Award for 2010. Brka’s road member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, to Northeast State began when he fled the then and Who’s Who Among Students in American war-torn Balkan province of Bosnia to the United Universities and Colleges for 2008-09. Brka States. graduated summa cum laude in May with his associate of applied science degree in Nursing. He Alumni Spotlight A Kingsport resident and native of Bosnia, Brka has has enrolled at King College in Bristol where he will maintained a 4.0 grade point average at Northeast pursue his bachelor’s degree. State. He came to the United States 12 years ago when he left Bosnia with his wife and five-month- “There was not one time in those 12 years that I felt old twin girls. discriminated against because of my background – that means a lot,” Brka says. Neither he or his wife could speak English when they first arrived. Brka found work at a local factory “I think I’m just part of the community now.” CF and learned English through literacy classes. Eventually, he enrolled in Northeast State, helped by scholarships and the college’s flexible class schedule.

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hen Duke Okes enrolled at a technical What’s Winstitution known as Tri-Cities State Tech in in your 1976, the term “Knowledge Architect” may not have been around. Future Today, this alumnus of ? Northeast State Community College may have invented Find out at the Career Development the term translating his Services Center in Kingsport education and experience into a lifetime role as an entrepreneur, author, • Discover your career interests and abilities and now the College’s • Explore new and exciting careers of the future Outstanding Alumni for • Obtain the technical skills and credentials necessary to compete in the new 2010. economy “I think I am taking • Locate sources to fund your educational goals knowledge out there and manipulating it in a way that • Learn the interviewing and resume writing skills necessary to secure the job people can understand,” said that fits you best Okes, founder and knowledge • All services are free architect of the Blountville- based Aplomet consulting Competition for jobs in our current economy is fierce. Employers are choosy. fi rm. Learn what you can do to stand out from the crowd and make yourself more marketable. The Career Development Services Center offers a variety of free Okes received the assessments to help you better understand your career interests, strengths, Outstanding Alumni skills, and abilities. Award at the Northeast State Honors Convocation Would you like to know what type of skills and knowledge local businesses and this spring recognizing his industries need their employees to possess in the next 5 years, 10 years, or 15 success in industry and years? We can share labor data and statistics that project the types of jobs that community. He has consulted will be demand occupations for the future. We also can tell you about the skills companies both large and and knowledge you will need to be qualified for these jobs. small in Europe, Asia, the We are fortunate to have many schools, colleges, and universities in the region After 9 years with TRW, Okes opted to take Caribbean, and the United that offer programs to help residents meet their training and educational goals. Kingdom. his knowledge and apply it independently. He formed Aplomet in 1985. An acronym We can help you find the right place to obtain the training and education you Okes fi rst came to Northeast State as a for Applied Logical Methods, Aplomet has need to prepare for that new career. displaced worker. He heard about the school, provided expertise in quality systems and Many people don’t realize just how many financial aid resources are available. at the time called Tri-Cities State Tech, and organizational management to Fortune Some folks know about financial aid, but are frustrated or intimidated by the its electronics program. 500 companies, family-owned businesses, paperwork required to apply. If you would like assistance in locating aid and/or nonprofi ts, and start-up fi rms. “I was laid off from a job as an inspector at completing the application process we have resources available at our location. a manufacturing company and had the G.I. Okes earned a bachelor’s degree in business We offer a variety of workshops to assist you in preparing for your future. Bill to use,” said Okes. “Northeast State had and a master’s degree in adult education. Topics include behavioral interviewing, resume writing, soft skills and job the electronics program and a mechanical He also graduated from the University of search techniques. program and I was able to transfer some Kentucky’s lean manufacturing certifi cate credits in from another college.” program. He has been elected Fellow of For more information, contact: the American Society for Quality, and is Marquita Tittle Okes pursued a dual program of study in certifi ed by ASQ as a quality manager, Coordinator, Career Development Services Center electronics and mechanical engineering quality engineer, and quality auditor. CF technology graduating with associate 222 W. Main St., Kingsport, TN 37660 degrees in both programs. 423.354.5160 or [email protected] Or After graduating, Okes joined automotive supply manufacturer TRW at the company’s Jennifer Kendrick Rogersville site. Secretary, Career Development Services Center 222 W. Main St., Kingsport, TN 37660 423.354.5167 or [email protected]

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Careers A to Z

Your Future Awaits At Northeast State, we’re here to get you More than half of all Northeast State where you want to go. Get the education students receive fi nancial aid, so there’s a you need, fi nd the job you want, earn the good chance you qualify. Between Tennessee money you deserve. People of all ages and state aid, federal aid, and private scholarship, backgrounds come to Northeast State to there’s a lot of help available. improve their lives in practical ways. That’s what we’re here for. Northeast State admissions, fi nancial aid, and faculty advisors are here to guide you There are endless possibilities with more through the application and registration than 70 programs of study available. Start process. There is some paperwork involved, here and you can earn an associate degree or but we’re here to make sure you’ll be on your certifi cate, or knock out two years of courses way in no time. CF that will transfer almost anywhere.

Northeast Community Community College A-Z

Behavioral and Social Sciences Early Childhood Education AAS and Certificate Advertising/Public Relations The Early Childhood Education degree program is designed to prepare individuals for AA and AS employment in the career fields of early childhood education, childcare, and early childhood development. The university parallel program in Advertising/Public Relations is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State The Early Childhood Development certificate program is designed to prepare individuals to and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a work with infant/toddlers and other pre-school-aged children and their families in a variety of major in Advertising/Public Relations. childcare provider settings/agencies.

Broadcasting Exercise Science AS AS The university parallel program in Broadcasting is designed for individuals who intend to The university parallel program in Exercise Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in Exercise Broadcasting. Science. Forensic Science Crime Mapping and Analysis AAS AAS The Forensic Science program is designed to The Crime Mapping and Analysis program is designed to prepare individuals for a career in the prepare graduates for employment to work field of public safety and criminal justice. with a team of criminal justice personnel to collect crime scene evidence; to assist in Criminal Justice receiving, processing, and tracking evidence; and to assist scientists in conducting forensic AS tests on evidence submitted to a crime The university parallel program in Criminal Justice is laboratory for analysis. designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Criminal Justice.

800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 15 K-6 Education Social Work AST AS The Associate of Science in Teaching degree program in K-6 education is designed for The university parallel program in Social Work is designed for individuals who intend to individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in degree program in K-6 education. Social Work.

Parks and Recreation Management Sociology AS AS The university parallel program in Parks and Recreation management is designed for The university parallel program in Sociology is designed for individuals who intend to complete individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Sociology. degree in Parks and Recreation Management. Speech Communication Pre-K Early Childhood Education AA and AS AS The university parallel program in Speech Communication is designed for individuals who The university parallel program in Pre K-3 Early intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State Childhood Education is designed for individuals who and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate program in Speech Communication. degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Pre K-3 Early Childhood Education. Sport Management AS The university parallel program in Sport Management is designed for individuals who intend Pre-Teacher Education – Physical Education to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and AS then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in Sport Management. The university parallel program in Physical Education is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Physical Education. Health-Related Professions

Pre-Teacher Education – Secondary Education Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive AS AAS The university parallel program in Secondary Education is designed for individuals who intend The Cardiovascular Technology program Invasive Option provides the general education core, to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then program specific courses, and the clinical practicum to prepare students for a career as a transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program in Cardiovascular Technologist. Education.

Pre-Teacher Education – Special Education Cardiovascular Technology - Non-Invasive AS AAS The university parallel program in Special Education is designed for individuals who intend The Cardiovascular Technology program Non-Invasive Option to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and provides the general education core, program specific courses, then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree program and the clinical practicum for a career as a Registered Cardiac in Education. Sonographer.

Psychology Dental Assisting AS AAS and Certificate The university parallel program in Psychology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then The Dental Assisting program provides the general transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in education core, program specific courses, and clinical Psychology. practicum to prepare students for a career as a dental assistant. Public Safety and Police Science AAS The Public Safety and Police Science Program is designed to prepare individuals for employment in the fields of law enforcement, public safety, or homeland security.

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Humanities Mathematics AS The university parallel program with emphasis in English Mathematics is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate AA degree program at Northeast state and then transfer The university parallel program in English is designed for to a four-year college or university to complete the individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree with a major in Mathematics. baccalaureate degree program at Northeast state and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in English. Pre-Engineering AS General TBR Transfer The university parallel program with emphasis in Pre-Engineering is designed for individuals who intend AA and AS to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree general degree program is designed for transfer to TBr Colleges and most other regional program at Northeast state and then transfer to a four- colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program. year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Engineering. General UTk Transfer AA and AS Pre-Industrial Technology general degree program is designed for transfer to the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and AS many other regional colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program. The university parallel program with emphasis in Pre-Industrial Technology is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast state and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s History degree with a major in Industrial Technology. AA and AS The university parallel degree program with an emphasis in History is designed for transfer to East Tennessee state University Surveying and Mapping and most other regional colleges and universities which offer a AS bachelor’s degree program in History. The university parallel program with emphasis in surveying and Mapping is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast state and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in surveying and Mapping.

800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 17 Nursing Physics AS The university parallel program in Physics is designed for individuals who intend to complete Nursing the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Physics. AAS The Nursing program prepares individuals to become registered nurses. Pre-Dental Hygiene AS The university parallel program in Pre-Dental Hygiene is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then Science transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Pre-Dental Hygiene.

Biology Pre-Health Professions AS The university parallel program in Biology is designed for individuals who intend to complete AS the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a The university parallel program in pre-health professions is designed for individuals who four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Biology. intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree in a health-related occupations career field such as chiropractic medicine, dental hygiene, medicine, Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science optometry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. AS The university parallel program in Pre-Cardiopulmonary Science is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast Pre-Nursing – ETSU State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Cardiopulmonary Science. AS The university parallel Associate of Science degree program with emphasis in Pre-Nursing is designed for transfer to East Tennessee State University and may be accepted by other regional Chemistry colleges and universities which offer a bachelor’s degree program in Pre-Nursing. AS The university parallel program in Chemistry is designed for individuals who intend to complete the Pre-Nursing – King College first two years of a baccalaureate degree program AS at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year The articulation agreement with emphasis in Pre-Nursing is accepted for transfer by King college or university to complete the bachelor’s College, which offers a bachelor’s degree program in the field of nursing. degree with a major in Chemistry. Pre-Nursing – Milligan College Environmental Health AS AS The university parallel Associate of Science degree program with emphasis in Pre-Nursing is The university parallel program in Environmental Health is designed for individuals who intend accepted for transfer by Milligan College, which offers a bachelor’s degree program in the field to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then of nursing. transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Environmental Health. Pre-Pharmacy Occupational Health AS AS The university parallel program in Pre- The university parallel program in Occupational Health is designed for individuals who intend Pharmacy is designed for individuals who to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then intend to complete the first two years of a transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in degree program at Northeast State and then Occupational Health. begin the professional pharmacy program in pursuit of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree or transfer to a four-year college or university Pre-Occupational Therapy to complete additional coursework prior to applying to Pharmacy School. AS The university parallel program with an intent to apply for the graduate level degree in Occupational Therapy at Milligan College is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.

Pre-Physical Therapy AS The university parallel program with an intent to apply for the graduate level degree in Physical Therapy at East Tennessee State University is designed for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.

18 I Fall 2010 I CareerFocus www.NortheastState.edu I Northeast State Community College I 800.836.7822 Technical Education Internet and Web Development AAS The Internet and Web Development program concentrates on teaching the design and Business Management – Accounting Technology management of third generation web sites using the latest software and multimedia tools to Certificate position individuals at the leading edge of Internet and E-commerce technologies. The Accounting Technology certificate program prepares individuals to perform accounting functions and enhances the skills and abilities of persons currently employed in this career field. Networking Systems Business Management – Accounting AAS The Networking Systems program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as AAS computer network technicians, network and cable installers, and network administrators in a The Accounting program prepares individuals for employment in corporate accounting Microsoft networking environment. positions and in firms which provide accounting services and enhances the skills and abilities of persons currently employed in this career field.

Business Management – Management Personal Computer Management AAS AAS The Management program prepares individuals for The Personal Computer Management program is designed to prepare individuals to set up and positions in large-scale business, industrial, and network personal computer equipment, install software and hardware, and analyze/correct governmental organizations and enhances the skills of problems encountered by computer users. individuals currently employed in these organizations.

Business Management – Electrical Technology - Electrical Small Business Management AAS AAS The Electrical program prepares individuals for The Small Business Management program prepares employment as electricians in residential, commercial, individuals for small business management positions and industrial settings. and enhances the practical skills and abilities of small business owners and managers.

Chemical Process Operations Electrical Technology - Electromechanical Certificate AAS The Chemical Process Operations certificate program includes courses that prepare individuals The Electromechanical program prepares individuals for employment in electrical and for employment in chemical or related industries. mechanical maintenance fields as entry level maintenance technicians.

Computer-Aided Drafting Certificate General Technology The Computer-Aided Drafting academic AAS certificate prepares individuals for possible The General Technology program is designed for students who wish to complete a two-year employment as a detail drafter or drafting design degree applicable to immediate employment. apprentice in the manufacturing or industrial environment, construction field assistant, production process apprentice, or an entry-level position in estimating and procurement. Industrial Technology – Automotive Service Certificate The Automotive Service certificate program Computer and Information Sciences - Computer Programming prepares individuals as automotive technicians. AAS The Computer Programming degree program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as computer programmers, programming assistants, maintenance programmers, Industrial Technology – Automotive Service and related positions in the information technology career field. AAS The Automotive Service program prepares individuals as automotive technicians and as automotive service center managers. Construction Electricity Certificate The Construction Electricity certificate program prepares individuals for employment in areas of residential, industrial, and commercial wiring.

800.836.7822 I Northeast State Community College I www.NortheastState.edu CareerFocus I Fall 2010 I 19 Industrial Technology – Industrial Technology – Welding and Metal Fabrication Combination Welding AAS Certificate The Welding/Metal Fabrication program prepares individuals as welders or metal fabricators. The Combination Welding technical certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for employment as welders in an industrial setting. Office Administration Technology – General The General Office program prepares individuals Industrial Technology – Industrial Drafting Design for employment as secretaries, office managers, or The Industrial Drafting Design program prepares individuals for employment as industrial administrative assistants in a general office setting. design drafters and engineering technicians in specific disciplines. The curriculum incorporates guidelines developed by the American National Standards Institute, American Institute of Steel Construction, American Society of Mechancial Engineers, and ISO (International Standards Organization). Office Administration Technology – Legal The Legal Office program prepares individuals for Industrial Technology – HVAC employment as secretaries, office managers, or administrative assistants in law enforcement offices, courts, or legal offices. Certificate The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate program prepares individuals for positions in the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry. Instruction is provided in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of HVAC equipment. Office Administration Technology – Medical The Medical Office program prepares individuals for employment as insurance clerks, patient Industrial Technology – Machine Tool account representatives, medical transcriptionists, medical secretaries, or medical office AAS assistants. The Machine Tool program prepares individuals for employment in an industrial setting as machinists and computer numerical control (CNC) programmer/operators. Office Technology Certificate The Office Technology technical certificate program prepares individuals for entry-level duties in technology-intensive office environments. Industrial Technology – Machine Tool Operations Certificate Computer Science and Information The Machine Tool Operations certificate program prepares individuals as machinists capable of reading blueprints and operating precision measuring instruments, metal turning lathes, Technology milling machines, and computer numerical control (CNC) equipment. AS The university parallel program in Computer Science and Information Technology – is designed Industrial Technology – Manufacturing for individuals who intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at AAS Northeast State and then transfer to a four-year The Manufacturing program prepares individuals to function effectively in technical/ college or university to complete the bachelor’s management positions in an industrial environment. degree with a major in Computer Science.

Manufacturing Technology Industrial Technology – Mechanical AS AAS The university parallel program in Manufacturing Technology is designed for individuals who The Mechanical program prepares individuals for positions in heating, ventilation, air intend to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree program at Northeast State conditioning (HVAC), and industrial maintenance career fields. and then transfer to a four-year college or university to complete the bachelor’s degree with a major in Manufacturing Technology.

Industrial Technology – Motor Sports AAS The Motor Sports program prepares individuals for employment in the motor sports automotive service industry as an entry-level technician.

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