Insights from the First Year: Creating a Student-Centered Approach with SparkNC

As we continue to evolve and grow, SparkNC remains committed to putting learners at the center of everything we do. By listening to feedback, making adjustments, and constantly striving to improve, we are creating a truly unique and innovative learning experience for our Spark Scholars. We believe that by empowering students to take control of their education, we are preparing them for success in the high-tech world and beyond. SparkNC is more than just a school, it is a community that celebrates creativity, curiosity, and the potential of every individual.

We are excited to see where this journey takes us and look forward to continuing to work with our partners, industry leaders, and most importantly, our Spark Scholars, to shape the future of education. Together, we can create a world where every learner has the opportunity to thrive and succeed in a rapidly changing and technology-driven society.

Join us at SparkNC and be a part of something truly special. Together, we can spark a passion for learning and innovation that will last a lifetime.

Are you ready to join the SparkNC community and become a Spark Scholar? Visit our website to learn more and get started on your journey today!

Let’s spark a brighter future together!

SparkNC – Igniting Curiosity, Inspiring Innovation, Empowering Learners

As we continue to iterate and evolve, we are committed to ongoing learning and improvement. We will continue to seek feedback from learners, educators, industry partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that SparkNC remains a dynamic and responsive learning environment. We are excited to see how our learners will continue to shape and inform the future of SparkLabs, and we look forward to the continued growth and success of our learner-centered ecosystem.

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Together, we can create a truly transformative educational experience that prepares learners for success in the high-tech industry and beyond. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey so far, and we can’t wait to see where we go next.

SparkNC made a strategic investment by hiring a Director of Development and Business Partnerships to strengthen the connection between SparkLab students and industry partners. This move was aimed at empowering SparkLab Leaders to build strong local networks of partners who are invested in their community’s SparkLab.

At SparkNC, education goes beyond the confines of a traditional classroom. The organization is constantly on the move, spreading the spark of innovation wherever they go.

Together with their partners, including learners, SparkNC is working on defining key indicators of success to ensure that their focus remains on their shared vision for Spark Scholars. They are dedicated to creating leaders, labs, and learning experiences that bring this vision to life. In their first year, they were able to reach 1,500 learners across North Carolina, many of whom are now serving as design partners and ambassadors. SparkNC is committed to continuing to learn alongside their scholars and sharing their journey until their vision of learner-centered, competency-based, and industry-relevant learning becomes a reality for all young people.

Dana Brinson holds the position of Senior Director of Strategic Programs and Development at SparkNC.