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SparkNC Statewide Network
SparkNC is active in more than 30 school districts across North Carolina with SparkLabs in high schools, after-school community organizations and on community college campuses. In addition to having more than 40 SparkLabs statewide, SparkNC launched the first SparkHub in 2026 on the University of North Carolina - Greensboro campus.
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In SparkLabs and beyond, learners choose their learning experiences to stack toward high-school credit. Along the way, they build rich networks with industry professionals, lead design challenges, participate in hack-a-thons and create robust portfolios of work to demonstrate their readiness for college and careers.
Learner-Centered
With SparkNC, students choose learning experiences that ignite their passions. They choose what, where, and how they learn, selecting from an extensive menu of learning experiences in on-demand and experiential formats.
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 their own pace. They can speed up, or slow down, based on their interests, prior knowledge and learning needs. SparkNC sets learning targets and empowers lab leaders to advise and support each student on a personalized path to success.
The People Behind the Work
SparkNC Team
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Schools & Districts
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Board of Directors
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Industry Partners
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Students
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What We Do
SparkNC's growing interdistrict network leverages innovative approaches to learning that provide a homegrown talent pipeline of students who have the skills to thrive in technology-infused careers.
Why We Do It
Too few learners know about high-tech roles that will dominate the future job market in North Carolina. Even fewer see pathways for themselves into these careers.