Crosby Scholars Iredell

College Fair - Statesville High School
2025-10-15 10:15 - 11:15 (America/New_York) | 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 - 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 - 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.

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 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]
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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!

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.

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.

FREE PARENT WEBINAR: Filling Out The FAFSA Form
2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Sign up on this Google Form to receive a zoom link.

10th Anniversary Crosby Scholars Open House - Drop-In Event
2025-09-16 17:00 - 20:00 | 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!

Class of 2027 Jr Program Orientation - What Every Junior Needs to Know!
2025-09-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | NC
Every Junior needs to attend one Jr/Sr Program Orientation. At this event we will discuss the resources available to you by Crosby Scholars in Iredell County. We will cover program requirements, pathways to college and life after high school. You only need to attend one of the orientation sessions. Select either an In-Person or Virtual Option. But the deadline is 10/31/25. Please contact Jen Jamison with any questions. jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org

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: Tips for the New School Year
2025-08-21 19:00 - 20:00 | NC

Class of 2027 Jr Program Orientation - What Every Junior Needs to Know!
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, NC, United States

Class of 2027 - Junior Orientation - What Every Junior Needs to Know!
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 | NC
Each Junior needs to attend one Orientation Session by October 31. Virtual sessions have been created and added to Crosby Connect. Students should sign up on their CrosbyConnect account for the day and time that works best for them.

Back 2 School Bash
2025-08-02 08:30 - 13:00 | NC
Crosby Scholars will be volunteering at the ISS Back2School Bash – Interested in Volunteering click on this sign up. Crosby Scholars and Families: 2025 Crosby Scholars B2SB Volunteer Sign Up
Back 2 School Bash | Statesville, NC

Crosby Launch - Open to 6th & 9th Graders
2025-08-01 11:00 - 14:00 | Goodwill Career Connections Center, 124 Fourth Crescent Place, Statesville, NC, 28625, United States
Join Crosby Scholars and get your academy and community service done in one day. Open to 6th graders and 9th graders. Need to complete this form to sign up.

TRY IT TUESDAY: Careers in Public Safety & Law
2025-07-29 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
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.

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!

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.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Kindness Closet
2025-07-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Kindness Closet, 532 Patterson Ave #130, Mooresville, NC, 28115, United States
Join Crosby Scholars at the Kindness Closet to pack hygiene items for families in Western North Carolina. 1 – 3pm (Arrive by 12:50pm) Limited spaces available. Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4FACAE2CA7F4CE9-57442247-kindness

HIGH SCHOOL College Tour - NC State and NC A&T
2025-07-17 08:00 - 19:00 | NC
PLEASE NOTE: This campus tour is full. If you would like to be placed on a wait list, in the event of a cancellation, please email jjamison@crosbyscholarsiredell.org.

Crosby Scholars is offering a college tour to NC State and NC A&T on July 17, 2025. This is open to all high school Crosby Scholars. Space is limited. This is FREE for Iredell Crosby Scholars. Lunch and snacks provided.

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!

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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL College Tour - Wingate and UNCC
2025-07-10 07:30 - 16:30 | NC
Join us to tour 2 campuses in one day! We will see Wingate University in the morning, followed by UNC-Charlotte 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.

Wingate is a small, private university located southeast of Charlotte. They offer a special scholarship each year specifically for students who participate in Crosby Scholars!
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a large, public/state school located in Charlotte. UNC-Charlotte is the 3rd largest school in North Carolina, after NC State and Chapel Hill!

We will provide charter bus transportation with a pick up and drop off location at the Goodwill Workforce Development Center in Statesville at 7:45am and 4:30pm, or The Brawley School in Mooresville at 8:15am and 3:45pm. 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 7th.

Please monitor your email (including over the summer) to confirm your spot on the tour and complete the required waiver!

REGISTER HERE!

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!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: V-Point Ruritan July 4th Breakfast
2025-07-04 07:00 - 10:00 | Harmony Community Center, 187 Highland Ave, Harmony, NC, 28634, United States
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY! Volunteers are needed for the V-Point Ruritan 4th of July breakfast (along with car show, tractor ride, and parade) this Friday at the Harmony Community Center. 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 (scroll to the bottom of the page to the link):
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F45ABA82BAAFD0-50822055-vpoint#/

Bonus Career Exploration: Veterinarian Medicine
2025-06-25 13:00 - 16:00 | NC
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.
