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Industry in Schools
Industry in School Leadership Institutes are based on a series of place-based workshops piloted in 2020-22 that aligned classroom instruction across multiple disciplines with regional career pathways. The concept has grown to focus on the 16 Career Clusters as described by the NC Department of Public Instruction and adopted by our 29 regional school districts and 9 community colleges. Each institute is designed by cluster content experts and hosted by regional community colleges. The institutes include visits with industry partners, experiences with pathway content and skills, and opportunities to build engaging instruction that provides students a window into regional employment. They are built on a common teaching framework supporting each pathway that leverages emerging content, technology, and skills. Throughout the year, we plan to extend institutes to include teacher and student externships and internships as well as real-world research opportunities that align with regional career opportunities providing an intentional bridge to employment.
Industry in Schools
Teacher Leadership Institutes
Summer 2023

Aviation Science
Designed as an introduction to aviation, the aviation science program aligns with the modernization of the regional aviation industry by partnering with our diverse regional aviation support community. Eastern NC is a haven for private, government, and military employers all working to support this fast-growing, technology-based industry. Teachers in all K-12 subject areas are encouraged to apply.
Workshop:
Craven Community College
(Havelock Campus)
305 Cunningham Blvd.
Havelock, NC 28532
August 2 - 3
9:00 - 4:30
(Industry Dinner: August 2, 5:30 - 8:00)
Participants will receive:
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Workbooks and materials provided
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Meals and overnight stay provided (if needed)
Participant requirements:
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Full-day (2) participation required
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Industry dinner attendance required
Partners:
Smart Agriculture

Designed as an introduction to agriculture focused on the importance of food production, the Smart Agriculture program aligns with the modernization of the regional agriscience industry by partnering with our diverse regional agriculture support community. Eastern NC continues to lead the country in specific traditional as well as emergent commodities. Teachers in all 6-12 subject areas are encouraged to apply.
Workshop:
James Sprunt Community College
133 James Sprunt Dr
Kenansville NC 28349
August 9 - 10
9:00 - 4:30
(Industry Dinner: August 9, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
Participants will receive:
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Workbooks and materials provided
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Meals and overnight stay provided (if requested)
Participant requirements:
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Full-day (2) participation required
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Industry dinner attendance required
Partners:
Registration is through Nourish the Future

Health Sciences
Designed as an introduction to agriculture focused on the importance of of region's health and wellbeing, the Health Sciences program aligns with the modernization of the regional health industry by partnering with our diverse regional health science community. ECU Health continues to lead the region in providing healthcare services as well as career opportunities for eastern NC. Teachers in all K-12 subject areas are encouraged to apply.
Workshop:
Pitt Community College
1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
July 17 - 18
9:00 - 4:30
(Industry Dinner: July 17, 5:30 - 8:00 pm)
Participants will receive:
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Workbooks and materials provided
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Meals and overnight stay provided (if requested)
Participant requirements:
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Full-day (2) participation required
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Industry dinner attendance required
Partners: