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Northeast State Community College
2021 Govemor's Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE 2.0)
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACH)
Lead Entity : Northeast State Community College
Fiscal Agent: Northeast State Community College
IN PARTNERSHH? WITH:
1. Northeast Tennessee Local Workforce Development Board & First TennesseeDevelopment District
2. Northeast State Community College
3. Kingsport City Schoolsmobyns-Bennett High School, Elizabethton CitySchoolsAIlizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School
4. Bristol Motor Speedway, ACTS Fleet Maintenance Service, Inc., Industrial ElectronicsServices, Inc., Wysong Enterprises, Inc., Johnson City Honda, VinTech Manufacturing,
and Wallace Imports of Johnson City
Project Director: Dr. Donna FarrellNortheast State Community College
2425 Highway 75P.O. Box 246
Blountville, TN 37617Phone: 423-354-2407
Funding Requested:$999,419
President of Higher Education Institution (Fiscal Agent) Project Director (Lead Entity)Dr. Bethany Bullock, Nescc president Dr. Donna Farrell
THEC
Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE)
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE)
Table of Contents
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1. Abstract a
2. Program Proposal 1 Demonstration of Need 1 Program Plan 5 Strength of Partnership 11
Workforce/Economic Development 11 Higher Education 12 Employers 12 K-12 14
Budget Plan 14 Sustainability 14 Economic Status Acknowledgement 15
3. Attachments A. Tables B. Detailed Project Timeline C. Prescription for Success D. Logic Model E. Memorandum of Understanding F. Work-Based Learning Continuum G. Budget & Line Item Detail H. NeSCC Service Area Map I. Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
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Abstract Project Title: Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) Lead Entity & Fiscal Agent: Northeast State Community College Partners: Northeast Tennessee Local Workforce Development Board First Tennessee Development District Kingsport City Schools/Dobyns-Bennett High School
Elizabethton City Schools/Elizabethton High School Happy Valley High School
Bristol Motor Speedway ACTS Fleet Management Services, Inc. Industrial Electronics Services, Inc. Wysong Enterprises, Inc. Johnson City Honda VinTech Manufacturing Wallace Imports of Johnson City
Funding Requested: $999,419 Project Summary: Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) and partners will implement the Automotive
& Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) project to develop two new technical
certificates (Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics) in response to local workforce needs,
and to engage with K12 and industry partners to established seamless pathways from high school
career and technical education (CTE) programs to the community college to the workforce. The
result will be employer-driven pathways that will serve at least 56 participants over the 30-
month performance period, primarily consisting of community college students. Participants may
be traditional or adult students, including unemployed and under-employed individuals and
incumbent workers. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of work-
based learning (WBL) opportunities from career awareness to career preparation.
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Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) and partners will implement the Automotive
& Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) project to develop new short-term training
options aligned to local workforce needs, and to engage with K12 and industry partners to
established seamless pathways from high school career and technical education (CTE) programs
to the community college to the workforce. The result will be employer-driven pathways that
will serve at least 56 participants over the 30-month performance period, primarily consisting of
community college students. Participants may be traditional or adult students, including
unemployed and under-employed individuals and incumbent workers. The AACE project is
expected to serve an increasing number of participants in subsequent years, including high
school CTE students. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of work-
based learning (WBL) opportunities from career awareness to career preparation.
Demonstration of Need – The purpose of Tennessee’s Drive to 55 initiative is to increase
the number of Tennesseans with postsecondary credentials, which provide the necessary
foundation for workforce and economic development. The proposed AACE project will increase
the number of individuals with postsecondary credentials entering technical fields, addressing a
critical middle-skilled workforce shortage and supporting post-pandemic economic recovery.
According to the Conference Board, an independent nonprofit think tank, a perfect storm of
massive baby boomer retirements, stagnant growth in the working age population, declining
workforce participation, and lack of interest in “blue-collar” jobs sets the stage nationwide for a
situation that “could easily develop into one of the worst labor shortages in the last 50 years.”
This holds true in Northeast Tennessee, where the Coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated labor
force participation rates that already lagged state and national averages by ten percentage points
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(51.4% vs. 61% in TN and 63% in U.S.1). One in five middle-skilled workers in the region is age
55 or over and declining birth rates have created a shrinking labor pool. The East Tennessee
Workforce Regional Plan (ETWRP), developed prior to the pandemic, identified middle-skilled
technical occupations as the some of the most difficult to fill.
Although more recent data on labor force participation is not yet available, direct input from
regional employers, through surveys and direct communications in the spring and early summer
of 2021, confirms that the pandemic has magnified middle-skilled workforce shortages. Eighty
percent of surveyed employers reported hiring difficulties within the last twelve months, with
most (75%) citing an insufficient number of applicants. One employer reported having to
increase wages by 40% in the last year to address workforce shortages. Another currently has 70
open technician positions that they cannot fill.
According to the Center for Economic Research in Tennessee (CERT) 2020 LEAP Report,
two of the three occupations targeted in the AACE project (Table 1, Attachment A) are critical to
industry clusters that are strategically important statewide. The Automotive Service Technicians
and Mechanics occupation is identified as high-demand in two regions, and is linked to the
Distribution and Logistics cluster. The Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians occupation is
identified as a high-demand occupation in three regions, including statewide, and is key to the
Aerospace and Defense cluster. The Avionics Technician occupation is a specialized discipline
within Aviation that is also key to the Aerospace and Defense cluster, although it is not
specifically addressed in the LEAP Report.
TBR’s Education and Workforce Maps, using data from the Tennessee Department of Labor
and Workforce Development and other sources, projects a faster than average job growth rate
(2.9% vs. 1.2% for all jobs statewide) for Aviation Maintenance jobs in Northeast Tennessee. 1 U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates(2015-2019)
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Much of this growth will be generated through the Aerospace Park, a 160-acre industrial site on
Tri-Cities Airport property slated to bring up to 2,000 high-skilled aviation manufacturing jobs to
the region with average wages that are more than 75% higher than the average regional wage for
typical manufacturing jobs.
Jobs4TN indicates that the job outlook in Northeast Tennessee for the targeted occupations is
Stable and workforce demand is at a Medium level. Although these occupations are not noted in
the LEAP Report as high-demand in Northeast Tennessee, specifically, direct recent input
provided by regional employers indicates otherwise. This discrepancy is likely attributable to the
time lag associated with the collection and dissemination of the labor market information
reflected in the report, which does not capture the full scope of the pandemic’s impact on
regional labor force participation rates, as noted on page 7 of the Report.
Industry partners in the AACE project certify, as documented in the attached Memorandum
of Understanding, that local demand for skilled technicians in the targeted occupations is high.
These employers are facing difficulty filling open positions and have requested enhancements to
NeSCC’s existing Automotive Service and Aviation Technology programs to meet these needs.
Northeast State currently offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Aviation
Technology, with concentration options in Airframe or Powerplant (engines), as well as an
Aviation Maintenance Technology technical certificate. Together, these Aviation programs
enroll an average of 46 students each year (Table 2, Attachment A). The College secured its
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 147 Airframe certification in January 2021. NeSCC
expects to secure its FAA Part 147 Powerplant certification by the end of calendar year 2021,
after the program moves into the new Northeast State Aviation Center, a recently renovated
hangar located on Tri-Cities Airport property adjacent to the College’s main Blountville campus
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and the Aerospace Park, referenced above. The program prepares completers to work
independently in the aviation maintenance field, as well as supervise and sign-off on the work of
uncertified aviation mechanics.
Northeast State currently offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Industrial
Technology, with a concentration in Automotive Service, as well as an Automotive Service
technical certificate. Together, these programs enroll an average of 60 students each year (Table
3, Attachment A). The program prepares completers to diagnose, maintain, and repair vehicles in
car dealerships, automotive service garages, and fleet service providers.
The AACE project will enhance the opportunity of students in NeSCC’s Automotive and
Aviation Technology training programs to gain skills aligned to local workforce needs by adding
new technical certificates in Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics. To facilitate
attainment of this goal, GIVE funds are requested to address institutional capacity limitations and
fund the initial investments in faculty, supplies, equipment, and outreach required for successful
program start-up.
The proposed Avionics Certificate is a specialized program designed to train students on
installation, inspection, testing, and repair of electronic systems used on aircraft. Examples
include communications and navigation. The Certificate will be available as a stand-alone
program, preparing students to move directly into the workforce as Avionics Technicians or as
an add-on to NeSCC’s existing Aviation Technology program, building the skills of program
completers and increasing their employability.
The proposed Automotive Quick Lane Service Certificate is a specialized program designed
to train students on inspection and maintenance tasks commonly performed by quick lane service
providers, including oil changes, transmission flush, brake inspection, wheel alignment, and
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related services. The Certificate is designed as a short term training option to move individual
into the entry level workforce quickly, while offering the opportunity to continue into the full
Automotive Service degree for career advancement.
Two NeSCC faculty members currently teach in the Aviation Technology program, but the
program is enrolled at full capacity and operates a lengthy waiting list. NeSCC’s current
Automotive Service faculty member also teaches in the College’s Auto Body program,
maintaining a full load of classes. They do not currently have the margin in their schedules to
develop and teach new courses or programs without additional support.
The proposed Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics Certificates will each require
specialized instructional equipment that is not currently available in the existing Automotive and
Aviation Technology programs. The requested supplies and equipment will ensure that students
in the targeted programs have the opportunity to practice hands-on skills using equipment that is
consistent with what they will find in the workplace.
Program Plan – A detailed month-by-month project timeline is provided in Attachment B,
including activities and responsible parties. A summary of measurable objectives for each
component of the project is provided in Table 4 (Attachment A). Output projections (students
served/enrolled in targeted programs) and outcome projections (students earning an Automotive
Quick Lane Service or Avionics Certificate) are based on enrollment capacity in the programs
and the time constraints of the performance period. Given the hands-on nature of the laboratory
components of both programs, it is necessary to keep the instructor to student ratio relatively low
to ensure effective instruction and positive learning outcomes. NeSCC expects that the projection
for Certificate completers (24 students) will recur annually, compounding the impact of the
AACE project over time.
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Key activities proposed under the Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability
project are described in detail below.
Curriculum Development – Northeast State will engage with industry partners to conduct a
job task analysis to document the critical skills and competencies required for Automotive Quick
Lane Service Technicians and Avionics Technicians and develop curriculum aligned to those
skills. Job task analysis, curriculum development, and curriculum approval processes will take
place in the first year of the project, with the intent to begin offering the new Certificates in
January 2023. The College projects an initial enrollment of ten students in the Quick Lane
Service Certificate and 18 students in the Avionics Certificate. An additional 28 students (10
Quick Lane and 18 Avionics) will enroll the following academic year, resulting in a total of 56
students served during the performance period.
Alignment with K12 CTE/Seamless Pathway – NeSCC will coordinate with K12 and
industry partners to ensure that the new Certificate programs are aligned with high school CTE
opportunities to maximize opportunities for high school CTE students to earn college credit by
demonstrating skills and competencies through testing.
Partners will also explore opportunities to develop dual enrollment partnerships that would
allow high school students to graduate with both a high school diploma and one of the targeted
technical certificates. No specific dual enrollment outcomes are projected at this time, as partners
must assess feasibility and plan for implementation after the curricula for the new Quick Lane
Service and Avionics Certificates are developed, a process which may or may not be completed
within the performance period.
NeSCC has intentionally structured the AACE partnership to engage K12 and industry
partners simultaneously. Typical academic practice is to engage industry partners in program
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advisory boards, while coordinating with K12 partners separately. The intended result of this
joint engagement in the curriculum development process is a seamless pathway for high school
CTE students to move from high school to Northeast State to the workforce via the Quick Lane
Service or Avionics programs.
Recruitment/Outreach – NeSCC and its partners will take a thoughtful approach to outreach
and recruitment for the Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics Certificate programs, with
an emphasis on female students, who are underrepresented in technical fields. As shown in
Tables 2 and 3 (Attachment A), enrollment in the College’s Automotive and Aviation programs
over the last three years has been overwhelmingly male (92.71%). Representation of minority
populations, although low, is consistent with demographics of the region overall and will,
therefore, not be a strategic focus for recruitment. AACE partners will develop a detailed
outreach strategy, as an early grant deliverable, to increase recruitment of women in targeted
programs based on best practices and resources disseminated by the National Institute for
Women in Trades, Technology and Science (IWITTS).
Wraparound Services – Student Success Synergy, NeSCC’s centralized approach to
identifying and removing barriers to student success, is the culmination of a comprehensive
institution-wide assessment and planning process. It is characterized by a commitment of all
College personnel to connect students with internal and external resources to address their
academic and nonacademic needs.
College faculty and staff use the prescription pad for success (Attachment C) to refer students
to internal resources, and leverage a network of community partners to provide additional
services as needed. Although grant funds are not requested to support wraparound services for
ACCE participants, NeSCC will leverage its existing comprehensive network of internal and
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external resources to ensure that academic and non-academic barriers to retention and
completion are mitigated. These resources will be administered in accordance with the College’s
established processes and procedures for student assistance.
Measurable Objectives – Output and outcome projections for the Automotive & Aviation
Certificates for Employability are summarized in Table 4 (Attachment A). A logic model
(theory of change) is provided in Attachment D. The AACE partnership MOU (Attachment E),
signed by all partners, includes a commitment to share data, which will facilitate assessment of
program effectiveness, identification of implementation challenges, development of
improvement strategies, and sharing of best practices.
Governance and Accountability Plan – The Project Director, Dr. Donna Farrell, NeSCC’s
Dean of Technologies, will administer the project in collaboration with the Technologies
Division Coordinator, lead faculty members in the targeted programs, and grant-funded faculty
and staff. Dr. Farrell, who reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, has more than 15
years of experience teaching in two and four-year institutions and more than 20 years of project
management and implementation experience in the Information Technology industry.
Nichole Manz-Young, Technologies Division Coordinator, will provide additional support
for project implementation, assisting with curriculum development, coordination of partnerships,
performance monitoring, student recruitment and retention, record keeping and reporting.
Technical assistance will also be available from NeSCC’s Offices of Research, Analytics, &
Planning (RAP) and Grant Development for data collection and grant reporting.
Required qualifications for the grant-funded Avionics faculty position will five years of
experience in the aviation industry, a current FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification,
a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operators License, and
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experience with curriculum development. Preferred qualifications include an FAA Inspection
Authorization certification. The Avionics faculty will lead curriculum development for the
proposed Avionics Certificate and serve as the primary instructor for the program.
Required qualifications for the grant-funded Aviation/Avionics Coordinator position will
include an Associate’s Degree in aviation, aerospace, or related industrial field and five year of
team leadership experience in aviation, manufacturing, or related field. Preferred qualifications
include a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, Certified Flight Instructor rating, project
management experience, and experience working in an educational environment. The
Coordinator will provide support for outreach and recruitment, serve as a lab assistant for
avionics labs, develop policies and procedures for avionics labs, assist with curriculum
development and revision, and maintain lab equipment and supplies.
Required qualifications for the grant-funded Automotive Lab Assistant position include five
years of experience in the automotive service field and a thorough knowledge of automotive
tools and equipment. The Lab Assistant will provide support for Automotive lab operations,
assisting the Automotive faculty member with machine setup and lab assignments.
All project partners are committed to serving on the AACE Partnership Board that will
provide oversight for project implementation, performance monitoring, and continuous
improvement. The Board will meet every other month in the first year, to ensure focused
attention and momentum for start-up, and quarterly thereafter. The Board will advise the Project
Director on curriculum, recruitment strategies, and work-based learning opportunities.
Structure of Work-Based Learning – The proposed Automotive & Aviation Certificates for
Employability (AACE) project will incorporate a variety of work-based learning opportunities
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from Industry/Career Awareness through Career Preparation,2 as shown in Table 5 (Attachment
A). Many of the proposed work-based learning opportunities are already a standard part of
Northeast State’s Automotive and Aviation programs, and will be extended into the new
Certificates. These include workplace tours, guest speakers, and job shadowing. All of the
projected AACE participants (56 students) are expected to benefit from at least one of these
experiences during the performance period.
The College will leverage the AACE Partnership Board to explore expansion of work-based
learning opportunities in the targeted programs to include career preparation experiences such as
internships or integrated capstone projects. No specific work-based learning outcomes are
projected at this time, as the work-based learning opportunities will emerge as a part of the
curriculum development process planned for year one. In whatever form they take, the
integration of work-based learning opportunities will support participants’ soft skill
development, as they are designed in part to facilitate interaction with employers and to
familiarize students with workplace culture and expectations.
Role of Proposed Equipment Request – GIVE funds are requested to outfit laboratory
facilities for the proposed Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics Certificates. These
laboratories will provide students with hands-on learning experiences and ensure alignment of
curriculum to industry needs. The requested items are specifically designed to support instruction
in the skills and competencies associated with the proposed programs and will be integrated into
new courses developed under this grant. The preliminary equipment list reflected in the budget
was developed by lead faculty in NeSCC’s Automotive and Aviation programs based on their
own knowledge and experience, but will be refined and confirmed with input from the AACE
Partnership Board prior to purchase. 2 See Attachment F for definitions of work-based learning experiences along the WBL Framework Continuum
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Strength of Partnership – The Memorandum of Understanding in Attachment E documents
the commitment of all project partners to the Automotive & Aviation Certificates for
Employability (AACE) project. All partners provided input on project development and
confirmed the regional labor market need for workers with quick lane service and avionics skills.
Workforce/Economic Development Partners – The Northeast Tennessee Local Workforce
Development Board (NETLWDB) oversees public workforce services in Workforce
Development Area 1, promoting the economic vitality of the region by providing a collaborative
system that meets the talent needs of business, industry and the workforce. Kathy Pierce,
Executive Director of the Alliance for Business and Training (the administrative entity for the
NETLWDB), will serve on the AACE Partnership Board, advise on regional labor market
conditions, facilitate employer partnerships, support recruitment of unemployed/under-employed
individuals for participation in AACE activities, and identify opportunities to co-enroll
participants and leverage public workforce development system resources for training and
support services, as appropriate.
The First Tennessee Development District (FTDD) has taken a leadership role in regional
workforce issues in partnership with area school systems, community colleges, universities, and
employers. FTDD-sponsored workforce and economic development initiatives include
establishing a framework for the region to attain an ACT Work Ready Region designation and
the regional Work Ethic Diploma initiative, which documents high school students’ achievement
of soft skill standards. Lottie Ryans, Director of Workforce and Literacy Initiatives, will serve on
the AACE Partnership Board, advising on secondary-to-postsecondary transitions, soft skills
integration, and employer partnerships.
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The FTDD will continue to be a key partner in advancing Industry & Career Awareness, as
they sponsor the annual CareerQuestTN event, which provides more than 5,000 high school
students with an opportunity to explore careers with interactive, hands-on exhibits. Northeast
State is a longtime partner and supporter of CareerQuestTN.
Higher Education Partners – Northeast State Community College (NeSCC) will serve as
the lead entity and fiscal agent for the AACE project, and will be responsible for overall project
implementation, performance monitoring, budget management, grant reporting, and coordination
of partnerships. Dr. Donna Farrell, Dean of Technologies, will serve as Project Director, with
assistance from other NeSCC faculty and staff as noted above.
Dr. Farrell will oversee faculty-led curriculum development and hiring of grant-funded staff.
The AACE project team will leverage existing resources within NeSCC’s Division of
Institutional Excellence & Student Success to provide wraparound support services (Attachment
C) for participating students as needed.
Employers – ACTS Fleet Maintenance Service, Inc. provides clients with professional and
reliable fleet maintenance services throughout Tennessee, with operations in Knoxville,
Nashville, and Johnson City. The company’s President, David Graves, currently serves on
NeSCC’s Automotive program advisory committee and will serve on the AACE Partnership
Board. He will engage with the College to identify in-demand skills, validate curriculum, refer
employees for training and certifications, and collaborate on the development of work-based
learning opportunities.
Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS) is major NASCAR racing venue located eleven miles from
the NeSCC campus. BMS will provide representation to serve on the AACE Partnership Board,
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engage with the College to identify in-demand skills, validate curriculum, and collaborate on the
development of work-based learning opportunities.
Industrial Electronics Services, Inc. (IES) is an electronics manufacturer, located in Gray,
TN, producing components for use the military, aerospace, energy, transportation, medical, and
communications sectors. Notably, they produced the circuit cards used on the Mars Rover.
Timothy Coleman, Director of Operations will serve on the AACE Partnership Board, advise on
in-demand skills, validate curriculum, and collaborate on the development of work-based
learning opportunities.
Johnson City Honda is a full service car dealership serving Northeast Tennessee and
surrounding areas. Its service department provides a variety of services including routine
maintenance, recall repairs, and accessory add-ons. Chris Fontenot, Service Manager, will serve
on the AACE Partnership Board, advise on in-demand skills, validate curriculum, refer
employees for training and certifications, and collaborate on the development of work-based
learning opportunities.
VinTech Manufacturing is an electronics manufacturer located in Johnson City, TN,
producing circuit boards for the aviation and aerospace industries. Mark Sitter, Operations
Manager, will serve on the AACE Partnership Board, advise on in-demand skills, validate
curriculum, and collaborate on the development of work-based learning opportunities.
Wallace Imports of Johnson City sells and services new Volkswagen, Subaru, and
Mitsubishi vehicles, as well as a variety of pre-owned makes and models, in Northeast Tennessee
and surrounding areas. Barry Redman, Service Manager, will serve on the AACE Partnership
Board, advise on in-demand skills, validate curriculum, refer employees for training and
certifications, and collaborate on the development of work-based learning opportunities.
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Wysong Enterprises, Inc. is an industry leader in the integration of high-tech helicopter
customizations, including advanced avionics, for law enforcement, emergency medical,
corporate, and news media sectors. Steve Wysong, the company’s President, will serve on the
AACE Partnership Board, advise on in-demand skills, validate curriculum, refer employees for
training and certifications, and collaborate on the development of work-based learning
opportunities.
K-12 Partners – Kingsport City Schools/Dobyns-Bennett High School, Elizabethton City
Schools/Elizabethton High School, and Happy Valley High School are frequent collaborators
with NeSCC on initiatives from career exploration to dual enrollment programs that enable
students to earn a college credential prior to high school graduation. Dr. Bo Shadden, Kingsport
City Schools Director of Career & Technical Education and Postsecondary Opportunities; Brian
Culbert, Elizabethton High School CTE Director; and Dr. Paul Blair, Assistant Principal/CTE
Principal of Happy Valley High School, will serve on the AACE Partnership Board, advise on
the alignment of high school CTE programs with the proposed curriculum, support the
development of seamless pathways from high school to community college to the workforce, and
explore dual enrollment opportunities in Avionics and Automotive Quick Lane Service.
Budget Plan – A complete budget table and line item detail is provided in Attachment G.
Sustainability – Northeast State Community College and its AACE partners are committed
to sustaining the proposed certificate programs beyond the grant period, as demonstrated in the
attached Memorandum of Understanding. On page three of the MOU, “all partners agree
to…actively engage in the AACE Project partnership, meeting regularly during and after the
grant performance period…” Regular (at least quarterly) meetings after the grant period will
provide a venue to highlight successes and promote the expansion of work-based learning
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opportunities among employer partners. Partners will utilize the AACE Partnership Board
structure to continue identifying implementation and sustainability challenges, develop strategies
for improvement, facilitate communication, and share resources and best practices.
NeSCC expects that once a solid enrollment pipeline is established during the performance
period, ongoing enrollment will generate sufficient tuition and state appropriation revenue to
justify institutional support for continuation costs of the grant-funded positions. In the months
approaching the end of the performance period, the College will conduct an analysis to
determine whether continuation of the positions is in the best interests of the institution. Other
program continuation costs, including equipment maintenance and professional development,
will be absorbed into the College’s operational budget, which is standard institutional practice.
Instructional equipment and supplies will be housed in dedicated instructional facilities for use
only by students in the targeted programs.
Economic Status Acknowledgement - NeSCC serves a five-county area in the Appalachian
Regional Commission footprint (Attachment H). Three counties (Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi)
are At-Risk for FY2022. The other two counties (Sullivan and Washington) hold a Transitional
designation. The College has campuses in Carter, Sullivan, and Washington Counties.
The AACE project will directly serve At-Risk communities through its partnerships with
Elizabethton High School (Elizabethton City Schools) and Happy Valley High School (Carter
County Schools), which are located in Carter County. The involvement of these two school
systems in the project will support alignment of high school CTE programs with the new
Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics Certificates, and ensure that CTE students in these
communities have access to the seamless educational pathways developed under the grant.
Attachment A – Tables
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE)
Table 1: AACE Target Occupations Occupation Description 2019 SOC
Code Annual Wages in TN (Min/Median/Max)
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Inspect, maintain, and repair automotive vehicles.
49-3023 $27,463/$40,662/$53,193
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies.
49-3011 $40,052/$58,804/$69,832
Avionics Technicians Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, and navigation.
49-2091 $42,611/$59,892/$67,314
Source: TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development (Jobs4TN.gov)
Table 2: 3-Year Enrollment Data for NeSCC’s Aviation Programs (AAS & Certificate) Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Total Enrollment Headcount 52 43 43
FTE 45.07 38.87 34.93 Enrollment by Gender
Female 2 0 2 Male 50 43 41
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
White 47 36 37 Students of Color 5 7 6
Enrollment by Pell Grant Eligibility
No 17 11 14 Yes 35 32 29
Table 3: 3-Year Enrollment Data for NeSCC’s Automotive Service Programs (AAS & Certificate) Fall 2018 Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Total Enrollment Headcount 67 59 54
FTE 57.93 49.73 44.73 Enrollment by Gender
Female 8 5 8 Male 59 54 46
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
White 61 53 47 Students of Color 6 6 7
Enrollment by Pell Grant Eligibility
No 15 17 17 Yes 52 42 37
Table 4: Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) – Measurable Objectives Program Output Projections Outcome Projections Automotive Quick Lane Service 1 Certificate program
developed 20 students served/enrolled
8 students earn Certificate
Avionics 1 Certificate program developed 36 students served/enrolled
16 students earn Certificate
Total Participants Served 2 Certificate programs developed 56 students served/enrolled
24 students earn Certificates
Table 5: Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) – Work-Based Learning Opportunities Type of Opportunity Strategies Key Partners Industry & Career Awareness Workplace Tours
Guest Speakers Career Fairs (Career Quest & Others)
K-12 Northeast State First TN Development District Employers
Career Exploration Informational Interviews Job Shadowing Virtual Exchange
K-12 Northeast State Employers
Career Preparation Integrated Project (Capstone) Service Learning Compensated Internship
Northeast State Employers
Attachment B – Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) – Detailed Project Timeline
Grant Activities & Responsible Parties
Year 1 (Dec 2021 – Nov 2022)
Year 2 (Dec 2022 – Nov 2023)
Year 3 (Dec 2023 – May 2024)
D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M Activity: Notice of Award & NeSCC Internal Kickoff Meeting Responsible Parties: Grant Development; VP of Academic Affairs; Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Grant Accountant; Human Resources; Procurement Officer
x
Activity: Hire Grant-Funded Personnel Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Human Resources
x x x x
Activity: Convene partners to consult on curriculum development & review. Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Grant Development; All Partners
x x x x x x x x x x x
Activity: Develop and/or revise courses for new certificates. Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Faculty
x x x x x x
Activity: Coordinate with K12 CTE directors to align proposed curricula with CTE programs Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Faculty; K12 CTE Directors
x x x x x x
Grant Activities & Responsible Parties
Year 1 (Dec 2021 – Nov 2022)
Year 2 (Dec 2022 – Nov 2023)
Year 3 (Dec 2023 – May 2024)
D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M Activity: Coordinate with industry partners to develop a comprehensive schedule of work-based learning opportunities Responsible Parties: Faculty; Technologies Coordinator; Industry Partners; Career Services
x x x x x x
Activity: Secure curriculum approvals (NeSCC & TBR). Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Faculty
x x x x x
Activity: Develop & distribute outreach materials for new certificates Responsible Parties: Marketing; Faculty; Technologies Coordinator
x x x x x
Activity: Purchase & install instructional equipment & supplies Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Procurement Officer; Grant Accountant
x x x x x
Activity: Offer new technical certificates. Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Faculty
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Activity: Secure memberships in targeted professional organizations Responsible Parties: Faculty; Dean of Technologies
x
Grant Activities & Responsible Parties
Year 1 (Dec 2021 – Nov 2022)
Year 2 (Dec 2022 – Nov 2023)
Year 3 (Dec 2023 – May 2024)
D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M J J A S O N D J F M A M Activity: Participate in training opportunities and conferences sponsored by targeted professional organizations Responsible Parties: Faculty; Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator
x x x x x x x x x
Activity: Conduct ongoing assessment of program results and implement continuous improvement strategies. Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; All Partners
x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Activity: NeSCC Internal Quarterly Grant Progress Report Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator
x x x x x x x x x
Activity: Prepare Interim & Final Performance & Fiscal Reports to Funding Agency Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Grant Development Office; Grant Accountant
x x x x x
Activity: Grant Closeout Responsible Parties: Dean of Technologies; Technologies Coordinator; Grant Development Office; Grant Accountant
x
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Admissions and Records - P2032nd floor of Pierce Administration Building beside Campus Information Center at Blountville, E102B at Elizabethton, J1003 at Johnson City, and BWH103 in Blazier-Wilson Hall at Kingsport. Drop/add classes, get information on your advisor, request transcripts, and apply for graduation.Phone: 423.323.0253 www.NortheastState.edu/Admissions
Advising Resource Center (ARC) - C24072nd floor of General Studies Building across the hall from Financial Aid at Blountville and regular visits to Elizabethton, Johnson City, and Kingsport throughout the semester. Services include academic advising, registration assistance, transfer advising, advising for change of major, and academic planning.Phone: 423.323.0214 www.NortheastState.edu/ARC
Bookstore - A2182nd floor of Student Services Building (floor above SUBWAY®) at Blountville. The Bookstore at Northeast State is operated under contract by Follett for the convenience of faculty, staff, and students. Phone: 423.279.3340 www.NortheastStateShop.com
Campus Information Center - P2012nd floor of Pierce Administration Building next to Admissions in Blountville. The Campus Information Center provides information to students, staff, faculty, and visitors. It serves as a clearinghouse for questions about Northeast State.Phone: 423.323.0243 www.NortheastState.edu/EnrollmentServices
Career Services - C24182nd floor of General Studies Building at Blountville and BWH113 at Kingsport’s Blazier-Wilson Hall. Assists students in choosing a major and in seeking employment. Information concerning job postings is available bycontacting the office.Phone: 423.354.5229 www.NortheastState.edu/CareerServices
Cashier - P105 Windows1st floor of Pierce Administration Building at Blountville, E132 at Elizabethton, J1003 at Johnson City, and BWH107 at Kingsport. Fee payments can be made at these locations or online using the Account Suite.Phone: 423.354.2511 www.NortheastState.edu/AccountSuite
Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) - C11021st floor of General Studies Building at Blountville and KCHE330 at Kingsport. Assists students who have current documentation (within past three years) of a disability. Examples include visual or hearing impairments, wheelchair users, traumatic brain injuries, obesity, chronic illness, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, and learning disabilities.Phone: 423.279.7640 www.NortheastState.edu/Disabilities
Counseling Services - C2101 or C21122nd floor of General Studies Building at Blountville. Provides short-term counseling, referral, and resources for college students. Counseling services are provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (Temp) and graduate students completing internships in a master’s level counseling or social work program. Appointments available at all campuses.Phone: 423.354.2587 www.NortheastState.edu/Counseling
Are you Academically Healthy? Visit the following offices for a checkup!
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Admissions and Records - P203 2nd floor of Pierce Administration Building beside Campus Information Center at Blountville, E102B at Elizabethton, J1003 at Johnson City, and BWH103 in Blazier-Wilson Hall at Kingsport. Drop/add classes, get information on your advisor, request transcripts, and apply for graduation.Phone: 423.323.0253 www.NortheastState.edu/Admissions
Advising Resource Center (ARC) - C2407 2nd floor of General Studies Building across the hall from Financial Aid at Blountville and regular visits to Elizabethton, Johnson City, and Kingsport throughout the semester. Services include academic advising, registration assistance, transfer advising, advising for change of major, and academic planning. Phone: 423.323.0214 www.NortheastState.edu/ARC
Bookstore - A218 2nd floor of Student Services Building (floor above SUBWAY®) at Blountville. The Bookstore at Northeast State is operated under contract by Follett for the convenience of faculty, staff, and students. Phone: 423.279.3340 www.NortheastStateShop.com
Campus Information Center - P201 2nd floor of Pierce Administration Building next to Admissions in Blountville. The Campus Information Center provides information to students, staff, faculty, and visitors. It serves as a clearinghouse for questions about Northeast State. Phone: 423.323.0243 www.NortheastState.edu/EnrollmentServices
Career Services - C2418 2nd floor of General Studies Building at Blountville and BWH113 at Kingsport’s Blazier-Wilson Hall. Assists students in choosing a major and in seeking employment. Information concerning job postings is available by contacting the office. Phone: 423.354.5229 www.NortheastState.edu/CareerServices
Cashier - P105 Windows 1st floor of Pierce Administration Building at Blountville, E132 at Elizabethton, J1003 at Johnson City, and BWH107 at Kingsport. Fee payments can be made at these locations or online using the Account Suite. Phone: 423.354.2511 www.NortheastState.edu/AccountSuite
Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) - C1102 1st floor of General Studies Building at Blountville and KCHE330 at Kingsport. Assists students who have current documentation (within past three years) of a disability. Examples include visual or hearing impairments, wheelchair users, traumatic brain injuries, obesity, chronic illness, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, and learning disabilities. Phone: 423.279.7640 www.NortheastState.edu/Disabilities
Counseling Services - C2101 or C2112 2nd floor of General Studies Building at Blountville. Provides short-term counseling, referral, and resources for college students. Counseling services are provided by a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Service Provider (Temp) and graduate students completing internships in a master’s level counseling or social work program. Appointments available at all campuses. Phone: 423.354.2587 www.NortheastState.edu/Counseling
Are you Academically Healthy?Visit the following offices for a checkup!
Northeast State helps students begin and succeed in their academic and life pursuits. Visit the offices and websites listed below for more
information about the services provided by each department.Staff members are always glad to arrange times to connect with
you to ensure you have access to the services you need!
Attachment C
Financial Aid - C2406 2nd floor of General Studies Building just past the Police Office at Blountville, E102B at Elizabethton, and BWH103 in Blazier-Wilson Hall at Kingsport. Provides assistance and information for federal and state financial aid programs. Phone: 423.323.0252 www.NortheastState.edu/FinancialAid
IT Help Desk - P216A 2nd floor of Pierce Building at Blountville and RCHP245B at Kingsport. Help with user IDs to log on computers. Phone: 423.354.5103 www.NortheastState.edu/HelpDesk
The Learning Center (TLC) - L103 1st floor of Basler Library at Blountville, KCHE211 at Kingsport, E114 at Elizabethton, and J1022 at Johnson City. Free, drop-in tutoring; no appointment needed! Computers are available. For hours of operation and tutor schedule, visit The Learning Center’s website. Phone: 423.354.5112 www.NortheastState.edu/TLC
Scholarship Programs / Student Needs Project / Tennessee Promise - C2107 2nd floor of General Studies Building across from Testing Services at Blountville. Assistance with Northeast State internal scholarships, external scholarships, Tennessee Promise, and access to campus and community resources addressing socioeconomic needs. Phone: 423.279.7637 www.NortheastState.edu/ScholarshipPrograms Phone: 423.279.7637 www.NortheastState.edu/StudentNeedsProject Phone: 423.354.5337 www.NortheastState.edu/Promise
Student Life - A212 2nd floor of Student Services Building (floor above SUBWAY®) at Blountville. Campus activities, leadership programs, and student organizations/clubs are coordinated through Student Life, which serves as a clearinghouse and resource center for campus programs designed to promote student involvement. Phone: 423.354.2416 www.NortheastState.edu/StudentLife
Tennessee Reconnect - P202 2nd floor of Pierce Administration Building beside the Campus Information Center at Blountville. Tennessee Reconnect is a last-dollar scholarship for eligible adult learners to attend a community college tuition-free. Phone: 423.354.2481 www.NortheastState.edu/TennesseeReconnect
Testing Services - C2101 2nd floor of General Studies Building across from the Scholarship Programs and Student Needs Office at Blountville, J1011 at Johnson City, and BWH135 at Kingsport. The Office of Testing Services coordinates the administration of college testing. Northeast State is an ACT-approved NCRC® WorkKeys Testing Center, as well as an approved CLEP® Testing Center, proctoring exams for college students and community members. Phone: 423.354.2587 www.NortheastState.edu/Testing
TRiO Student Support Services - C1107 1st floor of General Studies Building at Blountville, E110 at Elizabethton, and KCHE211 at Kingsport. Services include academic/transfer advising, financial literacy, personal counseling, academic planning, career guidance, and tutoring. Acceptance based on eligibility guidelines. Limited availability. Apply early in the semester by submitting the online application. Phone: 423.323.0216 www.NortheastState.edu/TRiO
Veterans Affairs - A102 1st floor of Student Services Building in Blountville. Assists student veterans and dependents with the admissions process as well as application to the VA for education benefits. Certifies recipients of education benefits for payment. Phone: 423.354.2527 www.NortheastState.edu/VeteransAffairs
Other - Please indicate additional offices or websites the student may need to visit.
Student ReferralSystem
www.NortheastState.edu/StudentReferral
Attachment D - Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) – Logic Model
Problem: There is middle-skilled technical workforce shortage in northeast Tennessee, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Goal: Enhance the opportunity of students in NeSCC’s Automotive and Aviation Technology training programs to gain skills aligned to local workforce needs by adding new technical certificates in Automotive Quick Lane Service and Avionics.
Strategy: Develop new courses and/or revise existing courses as needed to establish two new technical certificates (Avionics & Quick Lane Service).
Target Population: Traditional and Adult learners, including incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and new entrants to the workforce.
Logic Model/Theory of Change Resources/Inputs Activities Outputs Short/Mid-Term Outcomes Long-Term Outcomes NeSCC Faculty & Administrators Instructional Facilities (Technical Education Complex (TEC); Automotive Service Building; Aviation Hangar) Instructional Equipment Employer Partners K12 Partners Workforce Development System Partners
Curriculum Development Curriculum Alignment with K12 CTE Programs Work-Based Learning Opportunities Community Outreach & Recruitment Assessment
2 Technical Certificates Developed (Automotive Quick Lane Service & Avionics) 20 students enrolled in Automotive Quick Lane Service Certificate (10 each in years 2 & 3) 36 students enrolled in Avionics Certificate (18 each in years 2 & 3)
8 students successfully complete Quick Lane Service Certificate 16 students successfully complete Avionics Certificate
Shortage of skilled automotive and avionics technicians is mitigated
Assumptions External Factors Workers dislocated during the pandemic need short-term upskilling options to facilitate quick workforce re-entry. Incumbent workers must periodically reskill to keep pace with changing technology. Adult students need flexible training options to accommodate work and family obligations
Changing impacts of coronavirus pandemic and economic recovery on instructional delivery Changing impacts of coronavirus pandemic and economic recovery on employer partners
Attachment E
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Memorandum of Understanding
between
NORTHEAST STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
And
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) Partners
WHEREAS, Northeast State Community College (NeSCC), the Northeast Tennessee Local Workforce
Investment Board, First Tennessee Development District, Kingsport City Schools/Dobyns‐Bennett High
School, Elizabethton City Schools/Elizabethton High School, Happy Valley High School, Bristol Motor
Speedway, ACTS Fleet Maintenance Service, Inc., Industrial Electronics Services, Inc. (IES), Wysong
Enterprises, Inc., Johnson City Honda, VinTech Manufacturing, and Wallace Imports of Johnson City have
developed a shared vision to address local labor market demand for trained avionics technicians and
quick lane automotive service technicians through the Automotive & Aviation Certificates for
Employability (AACE) Project; and
WHEREAS, the above‐named organizations have agreed to partner in a collaborative application to the
Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant to support the development of the AACE
Project, in alignment with regional workforce needs and economic development priorities; and
WHEREAS, Northeast State Community College will serve as the lead entity and fiscal agent for the grant
application; and
WHEREAS, the collaborative GIVE grant application is to be submitted to the Tennessee Higher
Education Commission (THEC) on or before September 16, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the scope of this Memorandum of Understanding includes the GIVE grant proposal narrative
and supporting documents provided to the funding agency in response to the grant solicitation; and
WHEREAS, the partners herein desire to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding setting forth roles
and responsibilities, as described below:
(I) Partners Roles & Responsibilities
Northeast State Community College
Northeast State Community College will serve as the lead applicant and fiscal agent for the GIVE grant
application, and will designate a lead faculty or staff member to oversee and implement the project,
with ongoing input from project partners. NeSCC will be responsible for administering the project in
accordance with the approved scope of work and budget, and for monitoring performance for
continuous improvement and reporting purposes. NeSCC’s responsibilities will include, but not be
limited to:
Development of curriculum for an Automotive Quick Lane Service Technical Certificate and an
Avionics Technical Certificate, in coordination with industry, workforce system, and K‐12
partners;
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Hiring grant‐funded personnel in accordance with the human resource policies of the Tennessee
Board of Regents (TBR) and Northeast State Community College;
Purchasing grant‐funded equipment and supplies in accordance with institutional purchasing
policies and procedures;
Coordinating with employers to facilitate work‐based learning opportunities;
Assessment of student needs for support services, and referral for services to internal offices
and/or external agencies, as appropriate; and
Production and dissemination of promotional materials for grant‐funded programs.
Workforce System and Economic Development Partners
In acknowledgement that the AACE Project will address demonstrated automotive and aviation skills
gaps in the region, workforce system and economic development partners agree to:
Promote the Quick Lane Service Certificate and Avionics Certificate to clients, employers, and
the community at large;
Refer clients to Northeast State Community College for training and certification, as appropriate;
and
Co‐enroll qualifying students and leverage available workforce investment system resources for
training and support services, as appropriate.
K‐12 Partners
In acknowledgement of the need to establish career pathways that link K‐12 education with high‐
demand employment opportunities in the region, public school partners commit to partnership in the
AACE Project. Partnership commitments may include, but not be limited to:
the necessary staff time and expertise to coordinate with Northeast State Community College to
align the proposed certificates with existing high school CTE programs, as appropriate to
maximize opportunities for high school CTE students to earn college credit by demonstrating
skills and competencies through testing;
active engagement with industry partners, facilitated by NeSCC, to develop seamless pathways
from high school to community college to the workforce; and
exploration of dual enrollment opportunities that would allow students to graduate from high
school having completed one of the grant‐funded certificates.
Industry Partners
Although Jobs4TN, THEC Academic Supply and Occupational Demand Report, and LEAP 2020 In Demand
Occupations Report indicate that the job outlook for Automotive Service Technicians and Avionics
Technicians in Tennessee is Stable and workforce demand is at a Medium level, AACE industry partners
certify that local demand for skilled technicians in these occupations is high. Northeast Tennessee’s
already disproportionately low labor force participation rates have declined further during the COVID‐19
pandemic, intensifying the shortage of middle‐skilled labor in the region, the impact of which may not
be fully captured in these official reports due to the time lag in collection and analysis of labor force
data.
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The undersigned industry partners certify that the current supply of automotive service technicians and
avionics technicians in Northeast Tennessee is not sufficient to meet industry needs and, therefore,
agree to:
Actively engage with Northeast State Community College to identify in‐demand skills in the
targeted fields and validate curriculum;
Refer employees to Northeast State Community College for training and certifications, as
appropriate;
Collaborate with NeSCC to develop and support work‐based learning opportunities for students
in grant‐funded programs, which may include providing guest speakers in targeted courses,
workplace tours, mock interviews, career fairs, capstone projects, and/or internships; and
Promote the Quick Lane Service Certificate and/or Avionics Certificate to clients, professional
contacts, and the community at large.
All Partners
All partners agree to provide a representative to actively engage in the AACE Project partnership,
meeting regularly during and after the grant performance period for the following purposes:
1. Guiding and informing automotive service and/or avionics workforce development strategies;
2. Sharing data and analysis on automotive and/or avionics workforce skill needs and certification
requirements;
3. Supporting the timely implementation and completion of grant‐funded activities and
deliverables, in accordance with the approved work plan;
4. Contributing professional expertise to automotive service and/or avionics curriculum
development;
5. Promoting the AACE Project to professional networks and the community at large;
6. Contributing to the development of work‐based learning opportunities;
7. Sharing data as needed to document performance outcomes for grant reporting purposes;
8. Developing and supporting retention, completion, and job placement strategies for the benefit
of students in targeted programs; and
9. Strengthening regional workforce and economic development partnerships.
(II) Timeline
The performance of the roles and responsibilities delineated above are contingent upon the award of
grant funds to Northeast State Community College for the scope of work described in the collaborative
application to the Governor’s Investment in Vocational Education (GIVE) grant competition. The
performance period of this MOU will coincide with the 30‐month grant performance period, projected
to begin in December 2021.
(III) Governing Law
This Memorandum of Understanding shall be governed in all respect by, and be construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Tennessee.
(IV) Termination
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This Memorandum of Understanding may be terminated by mutual written consent of all partners. Each
partner reserves the right to cancel its participation in this MOU without cause by giving thirty (30) days
written notice. Upon termination of this agreement, the partners shall have no further related
obligations hereunder.
(V) Commitment to Partnership
The undersigned organizations commit to partnership in the AACE Project, in accordance with the roles
and responsibilities delineated above.
9‐15‐2021
Bethany Bullock, Ed.D. Date President Northeast State Community College 8‐23‐2021 Kathy Pierce Date Executive Director Northeast TN Local Workforce Development Board Lottie Ryans Date Director of Workforce & Literacy Initiatives First Tennessee Development District Bo Shadden Date Director of CTE and Postsecondary Opportunities Kingsport City Schools/Dobyns‐Bennett High School
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Brian Culbert CTE Director Elizabethton City Schools/Elizabethton High School
9‐13‐2021
Paul Blair Assistant Principal/CTE Principal Happy Valley High School Jerry Caldwell Date EVP/General Manager Bristol Motor Speedway, LLC 9‐2‐2021 David Graves Date President ACTS Fleet Maintenance Service, Inc. 9‐14‐2021 Timothy D. Coleman Director of Operations Industrial Electronics Services, Inc. (IES)
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8‐23‐2021 Steven R. Wysong Date President Wysong Enterprises, Inc. 8‐25‐2021 Christopher Fontenot Date Service Manager Johnson City Honda 9‐14‐2021 Mark S. Sitter Operations Manager VinTech Manufacturing Barry S. Redman Date Parts & Service Director Wallace Imports of Johnson City
Types of Work-Based Learning Experiences Along the WBL Framework Continuum
Type of Opportunity Purpose Sample Student
Learning Outcome Experience Defined by… Sample Experiences
Industry and Career Awareness
Build awareness of the variety of careers available and the role of post-secondary education; broaden student options.
Student can articulate the type of post-secondary education and training required in the career field and its importance to success in that field.
• One-time interaction with partner(s), oftenfor a group of students
• Designed primarily by adults to broadenstudent’s awareness of a wide variety ofcareers and occupations
• Workplace tour• Guest speaker• Career fair• Visit parents at work
Career Exploration
Explore career options and post-secondary requirements for purpose of motivation and to inform decision-making in high school and post-secondary education
Student can give at least two examples of how the student’s individual skills and interests relate to the career field and/or occupations.
• One-time interaction with partner(s) for asingle student or small group
• Personalized to connect to emerging studentinterests
• Student takes an active role in selecting andshaping the experience
• Depth in particular career fields• Builds skills necessary for in-depth work-
based learning
• Informational interview• Job shadow• Virtual exchange with a partner
Career Preparation
Apply learning through practical experience that develops knowledge and skills necessary for success in careers and post-secondary education.
Student works effectively as a member of a team, with respect for diverse perspectives and strengths.
• Direct interaction with partners over time• Application of skills transferable to a variety
of careers• Activities have consequences and value
beyond success in the classroom• Learning for the student and benefit to the
partner are equally valued
• Integrated project with multiple interactionswith professionals
• Student-run enterprise with partnerinvolvement
• Technical mentoring though onlineinteractions with partners
• Projects with partners through industrystudent organizations
• Service learning and social enterprises withpartners
• Compensated internship connected tocurriculum
Career Training
Train for employment and/or post-secondary education in a specific range of occupations.
Student demonstrates knowledge and skills specific to employment in a range of occupations in a career field.
• Interaction with partners over extendedperiod of time
• Benefit to the partner is primary and learningfor student is secondary
• Develop mastery of occupation specific skills.• Complete certifications or similar
requirements for a specific range ofoccupations
• Internship required for credential or entry tooccupation
• Apprenticeship• Clinical experience• On-the-job training
This document is part of the Work-Based Learning Implementation Guide. For more resources, see the WBL Toolbox: https://tn.gov/education/article/wbl-toolbox
Attachment F
GRANT BUDGET
GIVE Program Competitive Grant
The grant budget line-item amounts below shall be applicable only to expenses incurred during the following Applicable Period: BEGIN: 11/15/21 END: 5/15/24
POLICY 03 Object
Line-item Reference
EXPENSE OBJECT LINE-ITEM CATEGORY 1
GRANT CONTRACT
GRANTEE PARTICIPATION
TOTAL PROJECT
1, 2 Salaries, Benefits & Taxes 441,551.00 0.00
4, 15 Professional Fee, Grant & Award 2 0.00 0.00
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Supplies, Telephone, Postage & Shipping, Occupancy, Equipment Rental & Maintenance, Printing & Publications 120,222.00 0.00
11, 12 Travel, Conferences & Meetings 21,375.00 0.00
13 Interest 2 0.00 0.00 0.00
14 Insurance 0.00 0.00 0.00
16 Specific Assistance To Individuals 0.00 0.00
17 Depreciation 2 0.00 0.00 0.00
18 Other Non-Personnel 2 2,850.00 0.00
20 Capital Purchase 2 366,541.00 0.00 366,541.00
22 Indirect Cost 46,880.00 0.00
24 In-Kind Expense 0.00 0.00 0.00
25 GRAND TOTAL 999,419.00 0.00
1 Each expense object line-item shall be defined by the Department of Finance and Administration Policy 03, Uniform Reporting Requirements and Cost Allocation Plans for Sub recipients of Federal and State Grant Monies, Appendix A. (posted on the Internet at: www.state.tn.us/finance/act/documents/policy3.pdf).
2 Applicable detail follows this page if line-item is funded.
441,551.00
0.00
120,222.00
21,375.00
0.00
2,850.00
46,880.00
999,419.00
Attachment G - Budget Table & Line Item Detail
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) GIVE 2.0 Grant Budget - Line Item Detail
Line 1 – Salaries & Wages
Salaries & Wages Budget Detail Position Year 1
(12 mo) Year 2 (12 mo)
Year 3 (6 mo)
Total
Avionics Faculty (FT; $58,870/year, prorated 80% in year 1 to allow for hiring/start up; allowance for 3% annual salary increase, if mandated)
$47,096 $60,636 $31,228 $138,960
Avionics/Aviation Coordinator (FT; $47,858/year starting October 2022; allowance for 3% annual salary increase, if mandated)
$11,965 $49,294 $25,386 $86,645
Automotive Lab Assistant (FT; $39,000; prorated 80% in year 1 to allow for hiring/start up; allowance for 3% annual salary increase, if mandated)
$31,200 $40,170 $20,688 $92,058
TOTAL $90,261 $150,100 $77,302 $317,663 NeSCC’s Office of Human Resources reviewed the job duties and qualifications for the
proposed positions and scored them in accordance with State of Tennessee personnel guidelines
to determine the appropriate job classification and corresponding salary rate. The budgeted
salaries are consistent with existing NeSCC positions with similar responsibilities and
qualifications, and are appropriate for the region. Cost estimates include an allowance for 3%
annual salary increases, in the event the state legislature mandates such increases.
The faculty and lab assistant positions will be advertised upon notice of award. The
Coordinator position will be advertised and filled in preparation for an anticipated start date in
October 2022, as grant funding for a similar position responsible for coordination duties
associated with securing the Aviation Technology program’s FAA certification expires.
NeSCC adheres to established institutional and State of Tennessee hiring policies and
procedures regardless of funding source. At the end of the grant period, NeSCC will make a
determination regarding continuation of the positions, taking into account the impact of the
project, increased revenue resulting from the project, and institutional budget conditions.
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Line 2 – Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes
Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes Budget Detail Position Fringe
Rate Year 1 (12 mo)
Year 2 (12 mo)
Year 3 (6 mo)
Total
Avionics Faculty 39% $18,367 $23,648 $12,179 $54,194 Avionics/Aviation Coordinator 39% $4,666 $19,225 $9,901 $33,792 Automotive Lab Assistant 39% $12,168 $15,666 $8,068 $35,902 TOTAL $35,201 $58,539 $30,148 $123,888 Fringe benefit costs are calculated using a standard institutional rate of 39% for all full-time
employees, which includes medical insurance, retirement, and FICA.
Line 5 – Supplies
Supplies Budget Detail Category Item Unit Cost Qty Total
Avionics Avionics Trainer (CES 651) $3,752 1 $3,752 Avionics Trainer (CES 702) $2,572 1 $2,572 ESD Workbenches $2,500 24 $60,000 Multimeters $600 24 $14,400 Oscilloscope/Signal Generators $1,200 12 $14,400
Automotive Air Condition Service System (P#17580) $3,628 1 $3,628 Brake Drain Vacula (P318-0350) $2,058 1 $2,058 Coolant Clean 1000 $1,921 1 $1,921 ATF Transmission Fluid Exchange $3,091 1 $3,091 Drive Line Filler System (P#105594) $767 5 $3,835 Fuel Injector Cleaner (OTC 7649A) $365 1 $365 Computers to support electrical trainers $2,100 2 $4,200
TOTAL $114,222 Grants funds are requested to purchase specialized instructional supplies necessary to support
the proposed new Certificates in Avionics and Automotive Quick Lane Service. Cost estimates
are based on vendor advertised prices and may be lower if educational discounts are available.
All requested supplies will be housed within instructional spaces that are dedicated to the
Aviation/Avionics and Automotive programs and will serve only students in these programs.
Items serving Automotive students will be located in NeSCC’s Automotive Service building,
located on the main campus in Blountville. Avionics items will be located in NeSCC’s Technical
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Education Complex on the Blountville campus or in the new Northeast State Aviation hangar,
located on Tri-Cities Airport property, set to open in fall 2021.
Line 10 – Printing & Publications
Printing & Publications Budget Detail Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Printing & Publication (brochures & flyers; banners; promotional items and other marketing expenses)
$3,000 $1,500 $1,500 $6,000
TOTAL $3,000 $1,500 $1,500 $6,000 Grant funds are requested to support printing and publication costs associated with outreach,
recruitment, and marketing. Cost estimates were provided by NeSCC’s Marketing Department
and in-house Print Shop, and are based on similar recent expenditures for other projects.
Line 12 – Conferences & Meetings
Conferences & Meetings Budget Detail Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Professional Automotive & Aviation Education Conferences ($600 registration; $600 coach airfare; 3 nights lodging @ $257/night; 4 days per diem @ $76; $100 parking/airport transportation; Total = $2,375/person/trip; 3 people attending/year)
$7,125 $7,125 $7,125 $21,375
TOTAL $7,125 $7,125 $7,125 $21,375 Grant funds are requested to support travel for faculty to attend the professional automotive
and/or aviation education conferences. Cost estimates are based on standard State of Tennessee
and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) hotel, meal, and incidental rates which vary by
location. Because specific locations are not yet available, Washington D.C. is the assumed
location for a high-end estimate. The most expensive FY2021 meal/incidental ($76) and lodging
($258) rates for Washington fall in the peak travel months of March through June. Actual costs
may be lower. Estimated coach airfares are based on typical costs for flights out of the Tri-Cities
Airport, adjacent to the NeSCC campus, to typical major U.S. cities.
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Line 18 – Other Nonpersonnel Expenses
Other Nonpersonnel Budget Detail Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Membership $350 $350 $350 $1,050 Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) Membership $600 $600 $600 $1,800 TOTAL $950 $950 $950 $2,850 Grant funds are budgeted to cover the cost of memberships to two professional organizations
of relevance to the proposed Avionics program. Membership with ensure that faculty have
continuous access to professional development, knowledge of emerging issues in the field, and a
network of experts in the field.
Line 19 – Capital Purchases
Capital Purchase Budget Detail Category Item Unit Cost Qty Total
Avionics Avionics Trainer (AV22) $40,770 1 $40,770 Avionics Trainer (AV20) $19,745 1 $19,745 Avionics Trainer (AV23) $42,458 1 $42,458 Avionics Trainer (AV18) $40,685 1 $40,685 Avionics Trainer (AS76-PFD) $28,230 1 $28,230 IFR 4000 Test Set $15,500 1 $15,500 IFR 6000 Test Set $15,500 1 $15,500 Barfield Pilot Static Test Set $14,995 1 $14,995
Automotive Auto Lift (13.000lb Capacity) $12,430 2 $24,860 Alignment System $85,000 1 $85,000 Atech OBD III Electronics Trainer w/Update $19,399 2 $38,798
TOTAL $366,541 Grants funds are requested to purchase specialized instructional equipment necessary to
support the proposed new Certificates in Avionics and Automotive Quick Lane Service. Cost
estimates are based on vendor advertised prices and may be lower if educational discounts are
available.
All requested equipment will be housed within instructional spaces that are dedicated to the
Aviation/Avionics and Automotive programs and will serve only students in these programs.
Items serving Automotive students will be located in NeSCC’s Automotive Service building,
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located on the main campus in Blountville. Avionics items will be located in NeSCC’s Technical
Education Complex on the Blountville campus or in the new Northeast State Aviation hangar,
located on Tri-Cities Airport property, set to open in fall 2021.
Line 22 – Indirect Costs
Indirect Costs Budget Detail Description Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Indirect Costs (federally-approved rate is 27.36% of total direct costs excluding capital expenditures, but budget is limited to 8% per GIVE guidelines)
$20,061 $17,457 $9,362 $46,880
Northeast State Community College has a federally negotiated indirect cost rate of 27.36% of
total direct costs (Attachment H), excluding capital expenditures. In accordance with GIVE
application requirements, the proposed indirect cost rate is limited to 8% of total direct costs,
excluding capital expenditures.
Line 25 – Total Expenses
Automotive & Aviation Certificates for Employability (AACE) – Budget Summary Category Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total
Salaries & Wages $90,261 $150,100 $77,302 $317,663 Employee Benefits & Payroll Taxes $35,201 $58,539 $30,148 $123,888 Supplies $114,222 $0 $0 $114,222 Printing & Publications $3,000 $1,500 $1,500 $6,000 Conferences & Meetings $7,125 $7,125 $7,125 $21,375 Other Nonpersonnel Expenses $950 $950 $950 $2,850 Capital Expenses $366,541 $0 $0 $366,541 Indirect Costs $20,061 $17,457 $9,362 $46,880 Total Expenses $637,361 $235,671 $126,387 $999,419
Attachment H - NeSCC Service Area Map
Attachment I - Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA)
