Black College Expo - Johnson C. Smith University - March 6, 2024 - 4 - 7pm
2024-03-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | johnson c smith university
2nd Annual North Carolina Black College Expo Tickets, Wed, Mar 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite

Career Choices ZOOM (Virtual Middle School Academy)
2024-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Middle Schoolers: Join Zoe in this interactive Zoom/Virtual Academy to explore career paths and learn about careers you may not even know exist. If you get tired of hearing the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” because you don’t know the answer, this is the academy for you!

Platform: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent out directly to registered participants)
How to sign up: Register directly in your Crosby Portal

Please come prepared to participate and have your cameras on. Thank you!
For any questions or concerns, please contact Zoe Harding at zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

NACAC Spring College Fair
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 | NC
NACAC is bringing hundreds of college admissions counselors to Charlotte – March 23, 2024 12 noon – 3pm
In-Person College Fairs (nacacattend.org)

NACAC In-Person College Fair - Charlotte, NC
2024-03-23 12:00 - 15:00 | NC
https://www.nacacattend.org/24Charlotte

VIRTUAL NACAC College Fair
2024-03-24 13:00 - 18:00, 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.

Virtual Community Service Event: Write Letters to First Responders!
2024-03-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Middle schoolers: Earn your community service hours!! Join us as we write letters and show our gratitude to First Responders. (Law Enforcement, Firefighters and Emergency Medical Services)

In this community service event, we will be writing letters to First Responders through Operation Gratitude. All that’s required is a device and a little bit of time! We will type our letters so that they can be easily collected and compiled by the Crosby team. Students will automatically receive their community service hours after attending the event.

Platform: Zoom (Meeting link will be sent out directly to registered participants)
How to sign up: Register directly in your Crosby Portal

Please come prepared to participate and have your cameras on. Thank you!
For any questions or concerns, please contact Zoe Harding at zharding@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Office Closed Good Friday
2024-03-29 08:00 - 17:00 | NC

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

COMMUNITY SERVICE - V-Point Ruritan Breakfast
2024-04-06 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-05-04 07:00 - 10:00, 2024-06-01 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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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
