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NC Community Colleges
Serving:
North Carolina
About the Organization:
The mission of the North Carolina Community College System is to open the door to high-quality, accessible educational opportunities that minimize barriers to post-secondary education, maximize student success, develop a globally and multi-culturally competent workforce, and improve the lives and well-being of individuals by providing:
- Education, training and retraining for the workforce including basic skills and literacy education, occupational and pre-baccalaureate programs.
- Support for economic development through services to and in partnership with business and industry and in collaboration with the University of North Carolina System and private colleges and universities.
- Services to communities and individuals which improve the quality of life.
How to get Involved:
Email [email protected] for more information.
Put Tools In Schools
About the Organization:
To empower kids to be creative and think for themselves by connecting them with tools and tradespeople who use them. To get industry actively involved and engaged with the education of our kids. To change the perception of what it means to work with your hands. To provide a more purpose-filled and happy life.
How to get Involved:
Email [email protected] for more information.
Raleigh Pathways Center
Serving:
Wake County
About the Organization:
The Raleigh Pathways Center is a partnership between the City of Raleigh, Capital Area Workforce Development Board and Wake Tech Community College. The Center offers workforce development and programs that help young adults find a career and a clear pathway to success.
Programs they Provide:
Summer Youth Employment Program, Partnership Raleigh, Soft Skills Training
Skills USA
About the Organization:
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit national education association, SkillsUSA serves middle-school, high-school and college/postsecondary students preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service (including health) occupations.
Programs they Provide:
How to get Involved:
Email [email protected] for more information.