SparkNC is a Whole New Way to Do School

SparkNC empowers students to discover careers in high-tech fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, and computer systems engineering.

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Igniting Futures in Tech

WHAT WE DO

SparkNC is supporting NC districts to pilot new interdistrict approaches to teaching and learning that will accelerate student progress on pathways to careers in high-tech fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, computer systems engineering, and cybersecurity.

Learner-Centered

With SparkNC, students choose learning experiences that ignite their passions. They choose what, where, and how they learn, selecting from an extensive and constantly evolving menu of learning experiences related to high-tech fields.

Industry-Relevant

Businesses partner with SparkNC to help students grow their professional networks and build the durable skills employers value. Students gain a competitive edge by completing real-world projects that create strong portfolios of relevant work.

Competency-Based

Students move at the pace of learning. They can speed up, or slow down, based on their passions, their abilities, and their learning styles.
SparkNC sets learning targets and empowers expert educators to advise and support each student on a personalized path to success.

Why We Do It

Too few learners know about high-tech jobs that will dominate the future job market in North Carolina. Even fewer see pathways for themselves into these jobs.

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Learner-Centered

Students own their learning journeys. SparkNC lets students choose learning experiences to explore fields like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, software development, data analytics, game development & design, and computer systems engineering.

Industry-Relevant

Through partnerships with tech businesses, SparkNC helps students develop professional networks and build the “success skills” employers value. Students gain a competitive edge by completing real-world projects that create strong portfolios of relevant work.

Competency-Based

Students move at the pace of learning. They can speed up, or slow down, based on their passions, their abilities, and their learning styles. SparkNC sets learning targets and empowers expert educators to advise and support students on personalized paths to success.