Crosby Scholars Iredell

FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: The Value Of Volunteering
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Middle School Program Manager Zoe Harding will lead a webinar on the importance of serving in the community. How do you find service opportunities? How do you make the most of opportunities? How do you use service hours to build your resume and explore interests and talents?
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TRY IT TUESDAY: Health Care Career Exploration
2026-06-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Iredell Health System, 557 Brookdale Dr,, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Explore Your Future in health care with this Try-It Tuesday session at Iredell Memorial Hospital! ONLY 16 SPOTS Available.
Are you curious about a career in health care? Join us for an exciting Try-It Tuesday experience at Iredell Health System, where you’ll get an inside look at what it’s really like to work in a hospital!
On June 23rd, students will take part in a guided, behind-the-scenes tour from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. During this hands-on experience, you’ll visit several hospital departments and learn directly from health care professionals about their roles, daily responsibilities, and career pathways.
Departments You May Visit Include:

Operating Room (OR)
Emergency Department (ED)
Radiology
The Birthplace
Radiation Therapy
Physical Therapy
And more!

To make the day even better, lunch will be provided for students in the hospital cafeteria.
This opportunity is perfect for students interested in healthcare careers such as nursing, medical imaging, therapy, emergency medicine, or hospital operations.
Don’t miss this chance to try out healthcare, explore career options, and see where your future could take you—sign up for Try-It Tuesday today!
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
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TRY IT TUESDAY: Travel and Tourism Career Exploration
2026-07-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Statesville Convention and Visitor Bureau, 111 Depot Ln Ste. B,, Statesville, NC, 28677, United States
Ever wondered who helps decide what people see, do, and eat when they visit a city—or how a downtown becomes a destination?
Join us for Try-It Tuesday with the Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB)—a hands-on career exploration experience where you’ll step behind the scenes of tourism, hospitality, and economic development right here in Statesville.
You’ll kick things off at the Statesville Historical Collection, where you’ll learn how history, culture, and storytelling play a key role in attracting visitors. Then, enjoy a guided tour of downtown Statesville to see how local shops, restaurants, events, and attractions work together to create a place people want to visit—and return to.
Along the way, you’ll explore career paths in hospitality, tourism, sales and marketing, and economic development, and learn how these roles support local businesses and the community. This is your chance to experience it like a visitor—not just hear about it in a classroom.
To make the experience even better, students who attend may receive food discounts or vouchers to enjoy local downtown spots.
If you’re curious about travel, marketing, events, history, or people-focused careers, this is your opportunity to try it out and see what’s possible.
Get out of the classroom. Explore downtown. Discover careers you may not have considered.
Spots are limited—sign up and see Statesville in a whole new way!
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
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TRY IT TUESDAY: Mental Fitness Career Exploration
2026-07-14 09:00 - 12:00 | New Mentality PC, 816 Brawley School Rd,, Mooresville, NC, 28117, United States
Discover the Power of the Brain — Try-It Tuesday Career Exploration
Have you ever wondered how the brain influences emotions, focus, stress, and performance? Join us for Try-It Tuesday: Mental Health & Brain Performance Career Exploration on July 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and explore careers where science meets real-world impact.
During this hands-on session, students will learn how professionals use brain-based tools like neurofeedback and biofeedback to help people improve focus, manage stress, and strengthen emotional well-being—without medication. You’ll discover how mental fitness plays a critical role in success at school, work, sports, and everyday life, and how careers in this growing field allow you to make a meaningful difference for others.
Led by Tracy Alston, licensed mental health professional and Founder of New Mentality, PC and Mental Edge Fitness Solutions, this experience offers an inside look at educational pathways and career options in counseling, neuroscience, psychology, performance coaching, and wellness technology.
If you’re curious about the brain, passionate about helping others, or interested in a future career that combines technology, science, and human connection, this is your chance to try it out. Register today and take the first step toward a career that strengthens minds and changes lives.
Available to current (2025-2026) 9th – 12th graders.
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FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Learning Durable Skills for Success
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Learn the top 10 skills students should develop for success in college and careers. This is a great time to for parents to understand how to help students identify their strengths and encourage them to develop durable skills.
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TRY IT TUESDAY: Auto Engineering and Muscle Cars
2026-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Detroit Speed, 185 McKenzie Rd,, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Crosby Scholars encourages students to explore careers and learn about jobs available in the community. Try-It Tuesday is our series of events held during the summer. This session will be hosted by Detroit Speed & Engineering. 20 students can participate and they will learn about jobs available right here in Iredell County.
Detroit Speed & Engineering (DSE) is a nationally known automotive engineering and manufacturing company based in Mooresville, North Carolina. They specialize in designing and building high-performance suspension systems, chassis components, and complete custom vehicles for classic and modern muscle cars. Their Mooresville facility functions as a design center, manufacturing shop, and custom build operation.
Career paths: engineering, sales and marketing, manufacturing, welding, and fabrication.

COLLEGE TOUR: Rising 10th thru 12th graders
2026-07-23 08:00 - 19:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Crosby Scholars is offering a college tour to Duke University and Guilford College on Thursday, July 23. This is open to rising 10th through 12th grade Crosby Scholars. Space is limited.
Tour will depart from the Goodwill Workforce Development Center.
This is FREE for Iredell Crosby Scholars. Transportation, lunch and snacks will be provided.

FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: A guide to applying for college
2026-08-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
There are many steps to applying to college. This is a great session for parents of 11th and 12th graders to gain an understanding o the process and the timeline for applying to college. We will discuss types of applications, key terms and timelines. We will also review the resources Crosby Scholars has available to help students and parents through the process.
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FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: The Benefits of Being A Crosby Scholar
2026-09-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Sure, when you join Crosby Scholars, there are minimum requirements you must complete each year. But, it’s totally worth it for students (and their families) that use the resources Crosby Scholars offers to obtain their educational and career goals.
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FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: North Carolina School of Science and Math
2026-10-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join this webinar to learn about the North Carolina School of Science and Math. Applications for 11th and 12th grade residential programs, virtual programs and summer ventures programs will be discussed.
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FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Early college/high school options for middle schoolers
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Early College applications are open. Join this session to learn about the application process, the programs offered and information to help determine if early college is right for your student and your family.
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Free Parent Webinar
2026-11-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
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FREE STUDENT-PARENT WEBINAR: Want to play college sports?
2026-12-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Want to play sports in college? Learn what the student and parents need to do to obtain an offer. We’ll also discuss the difference between D1, D2 and D3 schools, and how that will affect you.
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