America faces a skills shortage crisis as more than 76 million Baby Boomers retire from the workforce and take their skills and knowledge with them. To fill the gap and help build the 21st-century workforce, Northeast Tennessee's manufacturing leaders, local and state government and Northeast State Community College formed the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership to create the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM).
With three buildings equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and industry-trained instructors, RCAM, RCAMA, and RCAMCO are the advanced technology additions to Northeast State Kingsport's Academic Village. The village is a multi-million dollar investment that provides residents with access to a wealth of higher education opportunities.
