Big Impact.

Bright Futures. Our Spark Stats tell a powerful story. Across North Carolina, SparkLabs are buzzing with excitement, creativity and confidence. Learners reported growth in all seven NC Portrait of a Graduate durable skills, and after participating in SparkNC, interest in tech careers jumped by 67%. More than half of our learners, 59%, already have a market value asset such as a portfolio of their work, a team-based internship experience or a certification. And 75% of students feel better prepared to make career decisions after SparkNC. Our success begins with building a sense of connection and trust and Spark Scholars report a 4.03 out of 5 sense of belonging and we’re focused on growing that even more. And it’s not just students who see the value of SparkNC. The impact is clear, 100% of district partners report growth in higher-order skills, critical thinking, and content knowledge. In 27 SparkLabs across the state, SparkNC isn’t just teaching skills—were sparking curiosity, new skills and clear pathways to what’s next.