TRC mission plan
"He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name." ~Psalm 147:4
Expanding the TRConstellation
Tennessee Robotics Center's Strategic Stars Mission Plan charts an ambitious course for expanding engineering education across Middle Tennessee, with five guiding stars illuminating our path toward impacting 5,000+ students annually by 2030. Like the stars in a constellation, each strategic element—Program Excellence, Geographic Expansion, TRCamp Innovation, Community Impact, and Operational Excellence—works in harmony to create a powerful educational network that will span from our Murfreesboro flagship to new centers in Nashville, Mt. Juliet, and Franklin. Through this constellation of locations, we'll deliver our comprehensive TRConstellation pathway, transforming curious students into confident engineers while building Tennessee's STEM pipeline with innovative summer camps, school partnerships, and industry connections. By following these Strategic Stars, TRC Education will evolve from a single bright point of excellence into a brilliant constellation of learning centers, each one launching students toward futures as innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who will shape tomorrow's technology landscape and dare mighty things.
Our Driving Vision: Dare to Explore
To become Tennessee's premier K-12 engineering education network, operating multiple state-of-the-art learning centers that transform students into innovators through TRConstellation's comprehensive pathway, impacting 5,000+ students annually across Middle Tennessee.
Our Mission
We inspire the next generation to Dare Mighty Things through comprehensive engineering education in Technology, Robotics, Computer Science, and Aerospace Engineering, developing confident problem-solvers who will shape tomorrow's technology and make a positive impact on our world.
2030 Strategic Stars
Mission 1: PROGRAM EXCELLENCE
Establish TRConstellation curriculum as the Gold Standard in afterschool and homeschool STEM education
Objectives:
- Shift all program offerings to an Engineering Mindset
- Build TRConstellation as Tennessee's most comprehensive K-12 engineering pathway
- Achieve 95% parent satisfaction and 90% student retention rates
- Develop 30+ Advanced Mission specialized courses (In person and TRC Online)
- Launch TRC Online courses to expand to students in underserved areas
Key Initiatives:
- Annual curriculum review and enhancement process
- Partnership with Tennessee colleges and universities for dual-credit opportunities
- Industry advisory board with regional tech leaders
- Student achievement tracking system with college/career outcomes
Mission 2: GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION
Building the Middle Tennessee TRConstellation
2026-2027: Foundation Phase
- Solidify Murfreesboro flagship location as training hub
- Complete market analysis for expansion cities
- Develop franchise/satellite location model
- Secure initial funding partnerships
2028: Nashville Launch
- Open Nashville TRConstellation Center (Q1)
- Target: 200+ students first year
- Focus: Afterschool and weekend programs
- Partnership with Metro Nashville Public Schools
2029: Franklin & Mt. Juliet Launch
- Open Franklin/Coolsprings TRConstellation Center location (Q1)
- Open Mt. Juliet TRConstellation Center (Q3)
- Target: 150+ students per location
- Specialized tracks based on local industry needs
2030: Network Optimization
- Four fully operational centers
- Shared resources and instructor network
- Regional competitions and collaborative projects
- Combined revenue target: $3M annually
Mission 3: TRCAMP INNOVATION
Summer Excellence at Scale
Objectives:
- Expand from 12 to 30 unique camp themes by 2030
- Operate camps at all four locations
- Develop traveling camp model for underserved schools and communities
- Create residential camp option for advanced students
Signature Programs:
- NASA Space Camp Partnership
- AI & Robotics Innovation Week
- Engineering Olympics
- Girls in STEM Leadership Summit
- Teacher Training Programs
Growth Targets:
- 2026: 300 campers
- 2028: 800 campers (multi-site)
- 2030: 1,500 campers across network
Mission 4: COMMUNITY IMPACT
Building Tennessee's Engineering Education Pipeline
School Partnerships:
- In-school enrichment programs reaching 20+ schools
- Teacher professional development workshops
- Equipment lending library for rural schools
- Virtual TRConstellation for remote students
Industry Connections:
- Internship pipeline with regional tech companies
- Mentorship program with 100+ STEM professionals
- Corporate-sponsored innovation challenges
- Career readiness certifications
Accessibility Initiatives:
- Need-based scholarship fund (annually by 2030)
- Free community STEM nights (quarterly at each location)
- Partner with Boys & Girls Clubs for underserved youth
- Spanish-language program materials and instruction
Mission 5: OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Sustainable Growth Infrastructure
Financial Targets:
- 2026: $250K (Murfreesboro)
- 2028: $500K (Murfreesboro + Nashville)
- 2030: $2.5M (Multi-location network)
- 25% profit margin maintained across all locations
Organizational Development:
- Hire Regional Education Director (2027)
- Develop instructor certification program
- Implement enterprise management system
- Create TRC Education franchise model
Quality Assurance:
- Standardized TRConstellation curriculum across all locations
- Quarterly instructor training and development
- Annual third-party program evaluation
- Student/parent feedback integration system
Measuring Success: 2030 Targets
Students Served
- 5,000+ students annually across all programs
- 2,000 in TRConstellation year-round programs
- 1,500 in summer camps
- 1,500 through school partnerships
Geographic Reach
- 4 physical locations operational
- 25+ school district partnerships
- Virtual programs reaching all 95 Tennessee counties
Program Excellence
- 500+ Star Blazer exceptional student recognition recipients
- 100+ students in FTC/FRC competition teams
- 95% college acceptance rate for Pathfinder graduates
- $500K+ in STEM scholarships earned by alumni
Financial Sustainability
- $2.5M annual revenue
- 25% profit margin
- $500K equipment and facility investments
- $250K annual scholarship fund
Community Impact
- 10,000+ badges earned through TRConstellation
- 500+ volunteer mentors engaged
- 100+ corporate partnerships
- Recognized as Tennessee STEM Education Provider of the Year
Implementation Roadmap
Year 1 (2026): Strengthen the Foundation
- Perfect TRConstellation model at Murfreesboro
- Develop expansion playbook and training systems
- Secure funding commitments for growth
- Launch enhanced marketing and brand presence
Year 2 (2027): Prepare for Scale
- Hire expansion team leadership
- Pilot satellite programs in target cities
- Develop partnerships in expansion markets
- Create instructor pipeline and training academy
Year 3 (2028): Nashville Launch
- Open Nashville flagship location
- Implement multi-site management systems
- Launch regional marketing campaign
- Host first Middle Tennessee Robotics Championship
Year 4 (2029): Rapid Expansion
- Open Mt. Juliet and Franklin locations
- Launch TRC Education mobile lab
- Implement franchise/licensing model
- Achieve break-even at all locations
Year 5 (2030): Network Excellence
- Optimize four-location network
- Launch advanced specialized programs
- Host Tennessee STEM Education Summit
- Plan Phase 2 expansion (2031-2035)
Our Commitment
As we expand our constellation across Middle Tennessee, we remain committed to our foundational values of Discovery, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Fun. Every new location, every program enhancement, and every student we serve strengthens our mission to develop the engineers, innovators, and leaders who will shape tomorrow's world.
Together, we don't just RISE—we SOAR across the TRConstellation, launching thousands of students toward brilliant futures in STEM.
Dare Mighty Things.
Michael Puckett, Owner & Director
Tennessee Robotics Center | TRC Education, LLC
Building Tomorrow's Innovators, Today
