Crosby Scholars Iredell

Workshop Wednesday - DATE CHANGE TO FRIDAY, AUG. 2
2024-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Please click Aug. 2 on the calendar for more details on this event!

Try It Tuesday - TEEN-preneur Business Boot Camp: Business, Finance & Credit Skills
2024-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Considering going into business for yourself? Launch your future in business by learning the finance and credit skills you’ll need. Johnson Consulting, a vocational specialist, will provide an overview of business essentials – what you should know to give your business a strong start and a bright future.
This academy session will be held at the Goodwill Career Center.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Middle School College Tour: Lenoir-Rhyne and NCSSM
2024-07-25 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us to tour two campuses in one day! We will see Lenoir-Rhyne University in the morning, followed by the NC School of Science and Math in Morganton in the afternoon. FREE and open to rising 7th-9th grade students. Lunch and transportation are included!
The Crosby group tour is a great way to learn about higher education and picture yourself in college someday.

Lenoir Rhyne is a relatively small, private university in Hickory, NC. Many Crosby alumni have chosen to attend LR!
NCSSM is a residential, honors high school for juniors and seniors with a focus in STEM. High-achieving students can apply during their sophomore year to attend NCSSM.

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at The Brawley School in Mooresville and at Statesville Goodwill Workforce Development Center. Students can choose which location to board the Charter Bus, but must notify zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org of any changes to their preferred location by July 22nd for the July 25th event.

Register by clicking here.

Workshop Wednesday - College Essays Final Draft
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us to polish your college admissions essay final draft and prepare for application submission.
Want to attend? Register by emailing Rachael Reynolds at rreynolds@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Try It Tuesday - Careers in Education
2024-07-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Experience a taste of what it’s like to be a teacher and learn about some of the traditional and non-traditional routes to becoming a teacher. Find out what it’s like to work in these careers and what kind of training is necessary.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Monthly Parent Webinar: Scholarships and Paying for College
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Our monthly FREE parent webinar for July will focus on scholarships and paying for college. Feel free to invite your friends to participate as well. We want to make sure our Crosby Scholars parents have the important information they need to prepare for what comes after high school.
Fill out this short form to receive the Zoom link for this month’s presentation: https://forms.gle/MouR7WZ5WepKVFYC6

Try It Tuesday - Business with Cintas
2024-07-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wondered about the career paths in Business? JOIN this Try It Tuesday to explore your options and get advice about this field of work!
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Workshop Wednesday - Test Prep Academy
2024-07-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us for an ACADEMY to get ready for both the SAT and ACT. You will ease some of your anxiety and know how to prepare for upcoming tests. Review English, Math, try sample questions and get tips to get your best score.
Want to attend? Register by emailing Rachael Reynolds at rreynolds@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

Try It Tuesday - Explore the Legal System (Law Enforcement, County Jail, and Public Defender's Office)
2024-07-09 10:30 - 14:30 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Ever wonder what it takes to be an attorney? A judge? Considering a career in the criminal justice field? If so, this Try-it-Tuesday is for you!
We’ll start the day with brunch/lunch, and then take a tour of the Iredell County Hall of Justice/Courthouse from noon to 1pm. We will hear from an attorney (Iredell County Public Defender’s Office), a judge, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions about careers in law. From there we walk over to the Iredell County Jail and Detention Center for a tour and questions about the criminal law process, along with information about jobs in other areas of the criminal justice system.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Office Closed Independence Day
2024-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

Workshop Wednesday - College Essays (Brainstorming)
2024-06-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join us to brainstorm and get started on your college admissions essays!
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!

Try It Tuesday - Healthcare Careers
2024-06-25 09:00 - 12:30 | 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 a Physician and Human Resources at Piedmont HealthCare.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration - Downtown Statesville
2024-06-22 11:00 - 18:00 | Downtown Statesville
Mark your calendars for the Annual Juneteenth Celebration in downtown Statesville on June 22, 2024! Enjoy a day filled with games, a dedicated kids’ zone, educational activities, live entertainment, and much more. Crosby looks forward to celebrating this significant event and honoring the rich heritage of Juneteenth!

College Tour (High Schoolers): UNC Asheville, Western Carolina
2024-06-20 07:00 - 19:00 | NC
On June 20, 2024, we will be traveling to two colleges, UNC Asheville & Western Carolina University. Thanks to the Southern Association College Admissions Counseling (SACAC), we will have a 52-passenger charter bus. This tour is free for Crosby Scholars. Plus, we will be providing lunch and snacks.
Sign up on the Crosby Scholars Student Portal
NOTE: We have space for 2 parent chaperones. Please contact Jenniffer Jamison, jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org, if you are interested in volunteering to come with us.

AGENDA

7 am to 7:15am: Board Charter Bus at Goodwill Workforce Development Center (124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625)
7:30am: Bus Departs!
7:30 to ~9:30am: Drive to UNC Asheville
10am to 11am: Walking Tour of Campus to Admissions Building
11 – 11:30: Admissions Presentations
11:30am-12:15: Lunch at Brown Dining Hall UNC Asheville
12:30pm: Board Bus to Western Carolina
2pm: Tour of Western Carolina
4pm: Drive to Statesville
6 – 6:30 BUS RETURNS/STUDENT PICK-UP Goodwill Workforce Development Center (124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC 28625

Crosby Scholars Staff Contacts

Jenniffer Jamison, Jr/Sr Program Manager & Rachael Reynolds, Advising and Outreach will be the staff members on this tour. If you need anything, please contact Jen Jamison 276-732-5632

Office Closed Juneteenth
2024-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

Try It Tuesday - Counseling/Social Work/Human Services
2024-06-18 09:00 - 13:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Hear from a panel of professionals including licensed counselors (therapists), social workers, psychologists, and others. Find out what it’s like to work in these careers and what kind of training is necessary.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

Middle School Ambassador Camp
2024-06-12 - 2024-06-14 | NC

Try It Tuesday - Computer Science and Graphic Design
2024-06-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Graphic Design/Computer Coding, Networking/UI/UX – Join us at Mitchell in Statesville to learn about how technology can be used not only in computer science careers but artistic careers as well.
Register directly in your Crosby Portal!
Try It Tuesdays give you a chance to explore the various career paths available to you after high school.

COMMUNITY SERVICE - V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2024-06-01 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-04 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-04-06 07:00 - 10:00 | V-Point Ruritan Club, 2794 Old Mocksville Road, Statesville, NC, United States
Help with the breakfast at V-Point Ruritan. Details in the student portal.

Office Closed Memorial Day
2024-05-27 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Iredell Health System Family Fun Day
2024-05-18 06:00 - 18:00 | Iredell County Fairgrounds
NOTE: Numerous volunteer opportunities are available at several different times.
Please join Grill4God Ministries as we serve our famous grilled chicken to the Frontline employees and their families at the Iredell Health System Family Fun Day. This event will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Iredell County Fairgrounds, in Troutman. (Rain date is Sunday, May 19, 2024) Help us to serve those who selflessly serve our community.
To volunteer please click here.

Free Parent Webinar
2024-05-16 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Sign up on this Google Form to receive a zoom link. https://forms.gle/MKiHThNMPa68q1k87

Crosby Scholars Class of 2024 Senior Celebration
2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Join us to celebrate the class of 2024. Students who complete the program will receive their graduation cords and scholarships will be awarded at this event.

VIRTUAL NACAC College Fair
2024-04-21 13:00 - 18:00 | NC
Registration is open for the Spring NACAC Virtual College Fairs. You and your students are invited to attend the first NACAC Virtual College Fair of the season on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm ET. The virtual fair is a great opportunity to connect with hundreds of colleges and universities – all from the comfort of your own home.
Our fairs feature College MatchMaking®. At the time of registration, students will select the attributes that are most important to them in a college. They will receive an email that best matches them to specific colleges and universities based on the criteria they provided. We will also be hosting virtual fairs on Sunday, March 24 and Sunday, April 21 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm ET.
As a reminder, these virtual fairs are free to attend.

Mitchell Community College Springfest - Explore Mitchell
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus, 500 West Broad Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Explore academics, student services and resources available to students at Mitchell Community College Statesville Campus. There is also a Job Fair. We will give Academy Credit to Crosby Scholars who attend. Spring 2024 Open House Festival Registration Form (185r.net)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Boys and Girls Club PANCAKE DAY
2024-04-18 06:00 - 19:00 | Statesville Civic Center, 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Pancake Day is Thursday, April 18th from 6:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Various times and shifts are available for this event. Pancake Day will be held at the Statesville Civic Center, located at 300 S. Center Street in downtown Statesville.
Sign up on the student portal.

Community Service Opportunity - Adopt A Street Clean-Up
2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join other Crosby Scholars and earn community service hours with the Crosby Adopt-a-Street Clean-Up!
The clean up takes place on Hartness Road in Statesville.

HS College Tour - UNCG & UNC School of the Arts
2024-04-05 08:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join Crosby Scholars as we tour 2 colleges during Spring Break –
First Stop UNC Greensboro – We will tour and eat lunch on campus.
Second Stop – University of NC School of the Arts
This is a FREE tour for any 9 – 12th Grade Iredell County Crosby Scholar
Sign up on your Crosby Scholars Student Portal
