SOPHOMORE VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Prepare for a strong high school finish!
2025-03-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Join us for this Sophomore Virtual Academy where we will cover four topics in one Academy!

We’ll conduct a mini-personality profile and see how it translates to classes in high school, career choice and college majors
Discuss what you can do NOW to explore your interests
Discuss/research colleges (size, location, and more)
Discuss testing and test prep

9th and 10th GRADE ONLINE ACADEMY - Spanish Language - Communication Tips for Success
2025-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Join our 9th – 10th Grade Virtual Academy about communication! This live virtual academy will be
presented all in Spanish.
¡Únete a nuestra Academia Virtual de 9/10 Grado sobre Consejos de Comunicación! Esta academia
virtual en vivo será presentada toda en español.

SENIOR/PARENT WEBINAR - Spanish Language - Accessing Financial Aid for School/College
2025-03-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
¡Únete a nuestra Academia Virtual para Padres y Estudiantes de Preparatoria sobre Ayuda Financiera!
Esta academia virtual en vivo será presentada toda en español. Es para estudiantes y padres.
Join our High School Senior and Parent Online Academy about financial aid! This live virtual academy
will be presented all in Spanish. It is for high school seniors and parents.

9th & 10th GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY - Become a GPA Ninja!
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Come learn how to calculate your GPA and why it matters! We will explore top time management tips and tricks, too!

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Entrepreneurship 101
2025-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Crosby Middle Schoolers! Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business? Join Zoe and Brianna for a virtual 1-hour session all about entrepreneurship!
This session will satisfy your academy requirement for the year. Learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur, what it’s like to run a business, and what skills are necessary for success. Sign up in CrosbyConnect to get the Zoom link.

Mitchell Community College Open House & Festival 2025 (ACADEMY CREDIT)
2025-04-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Mitchell Community College Open House & Festival 2025
Be sure to check in at the Crosby Scholars table to receive Academy credit.
Join this in-person Open House & Festival!! Come learn about Mitchell Community College, including classes you can take during high school and beyond!

MIDDLE SCHOOL VIRTUAL ACADEMY: Test-Taking Tips
2025-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Crosby Middle Schoolers! Join Zoe for a virtual 1-hour session that will satisfy your academy requirement for the year!
With EOGs around the corner, learn some fresh test-taking strategies to help you feel more confident on the big day. Sign up in CrosbyConnect to get the Zoom link.
Please note that this event is on a Friday afternoon. Most students have NO SCHOOL this day, but check your school’s calendar.

9th & 10th GRADE VIRTUAL ACADEMY - How To Land Your First J-O-B
2025-04-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Learn Top 5 tips to increase your chances of getting that summer job or jobs later in high school and beyond! (Presentation created by Kelli Robinson, Davidson College Career Development/Student Advocate).

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES! Virtual Crosby Academy
2025-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Still need your Crosby Academy credit? Join us for a fun career profile session, followed by a volunteer service opportunity. Attend via Zoom!
6 – 6:40pm: Career Profile Academy
6:40 – 7pm: Volunteer Activity
https://zoom.pulse.ly/gttkybeq7r
Meeting ID: 817 2937 6323 Passcode: 274457

FREE Parent Webinar
2025-05-15 19:00 - 20:00
Sign up on this Google Form to receive a zoom link. https://forms.gle/MKiHThNMPa68q1k87

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES! Virtual Crosby Academy
2025-05-20 05:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Still need your Crosby Academy credit? Join us for a fun career profile session, followed by a volunteer service opportunity. Attend via Zoom!
6 – 6:40pm: Career Profile Academy
6:40 – 7pm: Volunteer Activity
https://goodwillnwnc.zoom.us/j/85930309232?pwd=kFnuJC12qbg3t92aEm0v5a6b3VJExm.1
Meeting ID: 859 3030 9232
Passcode: 329745

TRY IT TUESDAY: Careers In Health Care
2025-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | MCC Health Sciences Building on Cherry Street, 706 Cherry Street, Statesville, 28677, United States
Ever wondered about the career paths in Healthcare? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work! You will go on a tour of the Health Sciences Building as well as hear from medical professionals from Iredell Health System.
Click here to sign up.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY - Essay Writing Pt. 1: Brainstorming
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Class of 2026! Join this Workshop Wednesday for tips on those dreaded college essays. Topics will include talking out your ideas, note taking, and where to go next on creating a life-changing essay for college enrollment and scholarships!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Bonus Career Exploration: Veterinarian Medicine
2025-06-25 13:00 - 16:00
Join us at Aloha Veterinarian Services to learn about careers in veterinary care!
There are a number of career paths in the pursuit of veterinarian medicine, including:

Veterinarians: Physicians who protect the health of both animals and humans, veterinarians may have their own practice caring for companion animals, or they may work in zoos, wildlife parks, or aquariums; focus on public health and regulatory medicine; enter academia or research; or they may pursue other career paths.
Veterinary technicians: These workers assist veterinarians with surgery, laboratory procedures, radiography, anesthesiology, treatment and nursing and client education. Almost every state requires a veterinary technician to pass a credentialing exam to ensure a high level of competency.
Veterinary assistants: They support the veterinarian and/or the veterinary technician in their daily tasks. The assistant may be asked to perform kennel work, assist in the restraint and handling of animals, feed and exercise the animals, or spend time on clerical duties.

– Source: www.ExploreHealthCareers.org
This session will be held June 25. Time is tentatively set for 1 – 4pm. Please check back for further details.
Please click here to sign up.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY – Understanding the Common App
2025-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Class of 2026! With the Common app, you can connect to and learn about 1000+ colleges, discovering programs, researching financial aid and scholarships, plus you can apply to college – directly from the app!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Real Estate, Architecture & Interior Design
2025-07-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Home sales and construction are a key indicator in health of an economy. Join us to learn about the many careers that touch this sector of our community. Several speakers will join us to share insights in the growth and changes to these careers.
Click here to sign up.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAYS - Test Prep
2025-07-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Class of 2026! During this Workshop Wednesday, students will get tips to ease their anxiety, prep for the big day, review test material and answer sample questions.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

MIDDLE SCHOOL - Career Trek at Rescue Ranch
2025-07-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Rescue Ranch, 1424 Turnersburg Hwy, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wondered what it’s really like to have an animal-related career? Interested in learning about different volunteer opportunities connected to animals? Are you just a REALLY BIG ANIMAL LOVER??? This is the event for you! Join us for a “field experience” career trek at Rescue Ranch to learn more about animal careers in an interactive setting.
We only have 20 spots available for this event. If you sign up, please plan on attending. Contact us ASAP if you have a change of plans so we can give your spot to the next student.
SIGN UP HERE!
This is a partnership with Crosby Scholars and Rescue Ranch. We want to make sure to fill all of the spots. More information will be sent as we get closer to time of event.

WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY - Essay Draft Review
2025-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Class of 2026! This WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY will focus on getting your admissions or scholarship essay complete, polishing your final draft until it’s ready to submit!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

TRY IT TUESDAY: Careers in Public Safety & Law
2025-07-29 09:00 - 12:00
Learn about exciting careers in public safety. Fire Fighting, EMS, Law Enforcement, and more. People in these jobs and careers keep our community safe. Mitchell Community College will host this event.
Click here to sign up.

FREE PARENT WEBINAR: Tips for the New School Year
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00
Sign up on this Google Form to receive a zoom link.

JR./SR. ACADEMY: Resume 101
2025-09-01 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Join us online, via Zoom, for an academy session focused on creating an awesome resume to accompany your college application. 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.

FREE PARENT WEBINAR: Filling Out The FAFSA Form
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00

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=BdPb4zauCibS67FQusZjw3svnQ7M7g.1
Passcode: 861700

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.

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!

Student-Parent Webinar: College Admission Tips from Elon University
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Get tips to best position yourself for admission to college. We’ll be joined by an expert on the subject, Fredrick Evans, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions with Elon University.
