SparkNC is a transformative new initiative that will accelerate learner progress along pathways to careers in high-tech fields like artificial intelligence and machine learning, software development, computer systems engineering, and cybersecurity.
April 2022
SparkNC Design
Design Sprint at
Live Oak Bank
At the I’m That Designer design sprint in Wilmington, sponsored by Live Oak Bank, students, family members, and district leaders brainstormed the kinds of learning experiences SparkNC might create. The event culminated in students pitching their ideas to experts from business, government, and education organizations. Click above for the event recap video!
Coming Fall 2022
SparkNC Teamship
Work-based learning with
District C
In District C’s Spark Teamship model, teams of students learn about the tech industry while solving real problems for real businesses or organizations with the support of a certified coach. District C will provide Spark Teamship programs to serve an estimated 1,708 students and 54 educators across 20 districts, involving more than 200 business partners.
Coming Fall 2022 - SparkNC Career Navigation
Mapping Credentials with Agile City
Agile City is collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on credential programs related to high-tech fields available to students in The Innovation Project’s member districts, starting with credentials in the areas of cybersecurity and coding. Agile City is working with fellow SparkNC partner myFutureNC on data formatting and integration.
Fall 2022 -
Conference on Ethical Tech
NCSSM Ethics & Leadership Conference
SparkNC is co-sponsoring the 2022 Ethics & Leadership Conference with the North Carolina School of Science & Mathematics (NCSSM). SparkNC is supporting students from The Innovation Project’s member districts to attend the conference in-person or virtually. The theme of this year’s conference is the intersection of ethics and technology.
Our Partnerships
at Work
Learn more about how our partners are helping us ignite students' futures in tech!
Our Partners
SparkNC works with the school districts in The Innovation Project to develop and deliver programs that expand pathways for students to high-tech careers. We are supported in this work by an extraordinary network of partners. Learn more about our partnerships below.
Our Business Advisory Council
Our team is deliberative and strategic, but also impatient and driven to action. We are passionate about transforming learning, particularly for those who have been disengaged or left behind by traditional systems. We believe strongly in public education and the power of innovative educators to build impactful, personalized learning experiences for all kinds of learners.
Sr. Director of Educational Strategies
Dell Technologies
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Adam Garry
Jenna Collins
Sr. Director of Educational Strategies
Dell Technologies
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Kate Groat
Director of Corporate Philanthropy
Live Oak Bank
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Adam Garry
Sr. Director of Educational Strategies
Dell Technologies
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Adam Garry
Dell Technologies
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