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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Northeast State Community College awarded $880k+ grant
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College received an $884,404 grant from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC). Various institutions across the Volunteer State were awarded the 'Rural Health Care Pathways Expansion Grant' to expand access to education and career pathways in high-demand health care fields, a news release from THEC said. TODAY: News Channel 11 hosts Make-A-Wish Telethon 'By investing in these institutions, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more sustainablehealth care workforce in Tennessee's rural communities,' Dr. Steven Gentile, Executive Director of THEC, said in the release. 'These partnerships will help students explore careers in health care earlier, transition into postsecondary education more seamlessly, and advance professionally within their chosen fields.' The grant supports the following evidence-based strategies, according to THEC: Increasing exposure to health care careers Strengthening pathways into health science education and employment Enhancing career advancement opportunities Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Business
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Northeast State Community College hosting career fair
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Northeast State Community College will host a 2025 Spring Career Fair on April 3. The free, public event will give attendees the opportunity to network with more than 75 local employers. 14-pound walleye caught on Clinch River to be used for breeding 'Career fairs like this are instrumental in connecting talented individuals with the employers who need them,' Career and Workforce Development Center Director Mary Beth Oxendine-Woodby said in a news release. 'We're thrilled to be able to provide a platform where people can take the next step toward a brighter future.' Employer booths, free headshot services, insights into the local job market and more will be available at the career fair. The event will run from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Northeast's Ballad Health Center for the Performing Arts (2425 TN-75, Blountville). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Students practice interviews, business casual wear at CareerQuest
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Friday, local high schoolers were introduced to the workforce at CareerQuest, a career exploration event hosted by Northeast State Community College. 'We call these career exploration events because they are exploring. They're trying to figure it out,' Lottie Ryans, director of workforce at First Tennessee Development District, said. Students learned about careers in accounting, banking, financial planning, marketing and human resources. They also practiced interviewing with professionals from the region. Milligan University revises online MBA program 'It's really about setting them up for success in terms of how to dress, how to be professional in an interview, but more importantly, what careers are available in our region and how to get to those careers,' Ryans said. Ryans said the event provides students with an opportunity for exposure. 'When you're meeting a vice president from a bank for the first time, that might be intimidating, but we want them to know that everybody is equal,' Ryans said. 'Right. And so just they can be themselves.' Click here to learn more about CareerQuest Tennessee. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
