Apply for Financial Aid

Website: https://www.cfnc.org/apply/applyfinancialaid.jsp

ApprenticeshipNC

The mission of ApprenticeshipNC is to ensure North Carolina has an innovative, relevant, effective and efficient workforce-development system that develops adaptable, work-ready, skilled talent to meet the current and future needs of workers and businesses to achieve and sustain economic prosperity.

Website: https://www.apprenticeshipnc.com/

Become a Certified Environmental Educator

For teachers, scout troop leaders, park rangers, environmental groups and more

Website: https://www.eenorthcarolina.org/certification/about-certification

Become an A+ School

School reform model that views the arts as fundamental

Website: https://www.ncarts.org/aplus-schools

Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

Locate educational and industrial training opportunities

Website: http://www.ncbionetwork.org/

Charter Schools

The NC Board of Education authorizes a growing number of public charter schools statewide. Charter schools provide students and families with another public school choice to consider. This site includes a list of currently active charter schools as well as practical details about charter school operation and student enrollment.

Website: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/students-families/innovative-school-options/charter-schools

Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve Program

The Reserve is a network of 10 protected sites established for long-term research, education and stewardship. This program protects more than 44,000 acres of estuarine land and water, which provides important habitat for wildlife; offers educational opportunities for students, teachers and the public; and serves as living laboratories for scientists.

Website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/nc-coastal-reserve-and-national-estuarine-research-reserve

Coastal Training Program - Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve

Provide coastal leaders and professionals with science-based training opportunities to promote informed decisions regarding our coastal resources. Local officials, realtors, state agency staff, resource managers, non-profit organizations, and consultants all benefit from access to relevant scientific research and training presented by local experts that improve their understanding of the coastal environment and the impact of local decisions on coastal resources. 

Website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/nc-coastal-reserve/coastal-training-program

College Grants and Scholarships

Website: http://www.cfnc.org/paying/schol/info_schol.jsp