Crosby Scholars Iredell

10th Anniversary Crosby Scholars Open House - Drop-In Event
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Drop in anytime between 5pm and 8pm to meet our staff, pick up your free t-shirt, meet community partners and learn about our Crosby Scholars program!
Plus, we’ll have FREE hot dogs and Mister Softee ice cream (5 – 7pm only).
Special thanks to Grill for God Ministries who will be helping with the hot dogs!

JR/SR ACADEMY: Career Exploration
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join us online, via Zoom, for an academy session focused on exploring potential careers. Just register in CrosbyConnect and you’ll receive your Zoom link.
NOTE: No need to download Zoom. You can join from your browser on your mobile device or home computer.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on September 27th at Mitchell Community College’s Mooresville campus for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON STUDENT/PARENT ACADEMY : Admission to UNC Chapel Hill
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Bryan Trypin, Assistant Director of Admissions with UNC-Chapel Hill, will speak to Crosby Scholars and their parents from Iredell County – with a special invitation for Crosby Scholars and parents from Rowan and Forsyth counties as well.
You’ll receive application and essay tips from an expert!
This is an IN-PERSON session, taking place at the Goodwill Career Center, 124 4th Crescent Pl, Statesville, NC 28625.
CLICK HERE to register!

FREE WEBINAR: Financial Aid: How to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year is scheduled to open Oct. 1! Correctly filling out the FAFSA form is a key step in funding your college education! Join us for a FREE virtual webinar, Financial Aid: How to Complete the 2026-27 FAFSA, on October 7th at 6pm.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://goodwillnwnc.zoom.us/j/83790270871?pwd=[REDACTED]
Passcode: [REDACTED]

FREE Virtual Student/Parent Webinar
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
CLICK HERE to sign up for this FREE virtual webinar. You’ll be sent a link to join online.

College Fair - Mooresville Consolidated
2025-10-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Lake Norman Charter High School, 12435 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC, 28078, United States
Join us for this college fair for the Mooresville area, sponsored by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO).
This fair takes place at Lake Norman Charter Middle School, 12435 S Old Statesville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 from 6:30 to 8pm. Additional college fairs are listed below.
Registration will open soon at this link.
CACRAO partners with over 100 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina, and nationwide to provide college and career opportunities for your next steps after high school.
The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

College Fair - West Iredell High School
2025-10-15 08:30 - 09:30 | West Iredell High School, 213 Warrior Drive, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us for this college fair for the West Iredell area, sponsored by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO).
This fair takes place at West Iredell High School, 213 Warrior Road, Statesville, NC 28625 from 8:30 to 9:30am. Additional college fairs are listed below.
Registration will open soon at this link.
CACRAO partners with over 100 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina, and nationwide to provide college and career opportunities for your next steps after high school.
The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

College Fair - Statesville High School
2025-10-15 10:15 - 11:15 | Statesville High School, 474 N Center St, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us for this college fair for the West Iredell area, sponsored by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO).
This fair takes place at Statesville High School, 474 N Center St, Statesville, NC 28677 from 10:15 to 11:15am. Additional college fairs are listed below.
Registration will open soon at this link.
CACRAO partners with over 100 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina, and nationwide to provide college and career opportunities for your next steps after high school.
The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

College Fair - North Iredell High School
2025-10-15 13:30 - 14:30 | North Iredell High School, 156 Raider Road, Olin, NC, 28660, United States
Join us for this college fair for the West Iredell area, sponsored by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO).
This fair takes place at North Iredell High School, 156 Raider Rd, Olin, NC 28660 from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Additional college fairs are listed below.
Registration will open soon at this link.
CACRAO partners with over 100 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina, and nationwide to provide college and career opportunities for your next steps after high school.
The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

College Fair - South Iredell High School
2025-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | South Iredell High School, 299 Old Mountain Road, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us for this college fair for the West Iredell area, sponsored by the Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO).
This fair takes place at South Iredell High School, 299 Old Mountain Rd, Statesville, NC 28677 from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Additional college fairs are listed below.
Registration will open soon at this link.
CACRAO partners with over 100 2-year and 4-year colleges and universities from North Carolina, South Carolina, and nationwide to provide college and career opportunities for your next steps after high school.
The Carolinas Association of Collegiate Registrars & Admissions Officers (CACRAO) is a professional organization dedicated to promoting postsecondary education through the professional development of its members, the sharing of ideas, and support of the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and their professional associations.

FREE Student Parent Webinar: The Benefits of NCSSM
2025-10-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Discover the benefits of the N.C. School of Science and Math, one of the most unique educational institutions in the state! Visit this Google form to sign up. You’ll receive a link to join this webinar Oct. 16!

IN-PERSON STUDENT ACADEMY: Test Prep for the SAT
2025-10-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for the SAT! A free Test Prep Session for 10th & 11th Graders takes place this weekend at Mitchell Community College. Bring a friend! There are plenty of spots available.
Log into your CrosbyConnect account to register: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2025-10-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on October 25th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

JUNIOR/SENIOR VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Interviewing Tips and Tricks
2025-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Whether it’s a part-time job, scholarships, or college admissions interview, students need to know how to present themselves in the best way possible. Juniors and Seniors can polish those valuable skills with this virtual academy session, Monday, Oct. 27 at 7pm..
Register in CrosbyConnect: https://crosbyscholars.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse

Elevate: Building Business Skills for Success
2025-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
30 Students will participate in this workshop to work on skills that will help them in future careers.

JUNIOR/SENIOR ACADEMY: College Life in NYC
2025-11-13 19:00 - 20:00
For some, city life might seem intimidating. For others, there’s nothing that sounds more exciting! With this Junior/Senior free webinar, you’ll get the real story and find out what college life in New York City is really like.
Register on Crosby Connect to receive the link to join this session: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

JR./SR. VIRTUAL ACADEMY: College 101
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:00
What’s college like? Is college right for you? What major should you choose? What about living on campus? Get the answers you’re looking for during our College 101 Academy session. Register in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

JR./SR. VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Improve Your Resume Skills
2025-12-01 19:00 - 20:00
Improve your resume skills for jobs, college applications, or scholarship applications. Register for this event in CrosbyConnect: https://portal.crosbyscholars.org/student-portal/

FREE MARIST COLLEGE WEBINAR: Maintain Your Mental Health During Application Season
2025-12-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Marist College is offering a free webinar for Crosby Scholars students, “Maintain Your Mental Health During Application Season.” Donelle Durham, Director of Southeast Admissions, will conduct this webinar Dec. 10 at 6:30pm. Sign up on CrosbyConnect!

FREE JR./SR. WEBINAR: Campus Living: What's Life Like Outside of Class?
2026-01-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
You’re going off to school and living on campus. You know about attending classes and dorm life. But what do you do….the rest of the time?
Near Peer Senior Advisor W.H. Hayes answers that question, discussing clubs and other *positive* ways to spend your time on campus.

JR./SR. VIRTUAL WEBINAR: Improve Your Interview Skills
2026-01-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Interviews are a key part of reviewing candidates for jobs, internships, scholarships and college admissions. Join us to learn how to prepare for interviews. We will cover information about in-person, committee, virtual and phone interviews.
Register in CrosbyConnect to receive a link and join us Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 7pm.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 10th grades!
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Join us on January 31st at Mitchell Community College campus in Mooresville for an in-person academy! T This event will include programming for 6-10th graders. Students will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

IN-PERSON Student Academy: 6 - 12th grades!
2026-02-28 09:00 - 12:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us on February 28th at Mitchell Community College in Statesville for an in-person academy! This event will include academy sessions for all grade levels (6th-12th). Additionally, 6th-10th graders will complete a community service project along with their academy.
Register in CrosbyConnect.

Virtual Academy - Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success
2026-03-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
In this practical webinar, Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success, we will explore multiple pathways that help students move confidently from school into meaningful careers. Participants will learn about in-demand career pathways and explore options such as Career and Technical Education, community college, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurship. We will discuss how these experiences build real-world skills, professional connections, and long-term opportunity. Whether you are a student or a parent, this webinar offers guidance, real options, and a clear roadmap to launch the future with confidence.

Mooresville Youth Council Professional Development Summit
2026-03-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Charles Mack Citizen Center, 215 North Main Street, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
This promises to be a great student program to encourage “job readiness, job preparedness, and job confidence.” Thanks to the Mooresville Youth Council for inviting Crosby Scholars to be a presenter and to host a booth to provide students and parents with additional information on career readiness!
Pre-register for the event.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Student Leadership Workshop & Encouragement Letter Project
2026-03-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity from Appalachian State University for a hands-on leadership workshop that will include a community service project. It happens at the Statesville Goodwill Career Center from 11:30am – 1pm.

Hear from a Crosby Scholars alumni about what it looks like to lead through service and positive action.
High school students will reflect on their own journey and write letters of encouragement and empowerment to middle school scholars.
Date: March 21, 2026, Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Goodwill Career Center, Statesville
How to Join: Register in Crosby Connect HERE. If you have trouble, send an email to Jameka at jhaynes@crosbyscholarsiredell.org and she will add you.

Virtual Academy - Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success -- Parent Webinar
2026-03-24 19:00 - 20:00
In this practical webinar, Launch Your Future: Real-World Paths to Success, we will explore multiple pathways that help students move confidently from school into meaningful careers. Participants will learn about in-demand career pathways and explore options such as Career and Technical Education, community college, apprenticeships, internships, and entrepreneurship. We will discuss how these experiences build real-world skills, professional connections, and long-term opportunity. Whether you are a student or a parent, this webinar offers guidance, real options, and a clear roadmap to launch the future with confidence.
Open to Parents – 3/24 7pm

IN-PERSON: Junior Academy - College 101: Jumpstart Your College Application
2026-03-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Mitchell Community College Mooresville Campus, 219 North Academy Street, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Juniors – Join us for an In-Person workshop to help jump start your college application process. We will cover the following topics:

How to Research Colleges
How to Create a List based on FIT
Review types of applications
Review parts of the applications o Application o Essays o Resume
How to Find Money for College

After attending this session you will have a good start on your application and understand what schools you should apply to for maximum fit.
Register in CrosbyConnect!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2026-04-04 07:00 - 10:00
This opportunity typically occurs on the first Saturday of the month. Students may help with cooking, serving beverages, cleaning tables, or other tasks as needed. A free breakfast is always provided to volunteers.
Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA5A928A4FAC25-59076929-vpoint#/
