Catch Up on This High-Impact Webinar Series: Spotlighting the 2025 Champions for Attainment
In June 2025, we hosted a quick, high-impact webinar series featuring the 2025 Champions for Attainment—trailblazers across North Carolina making measurable gains in postsecondary access and success.
Each 15-minute episode offers a rapid-fire look at what’s working on the ground—and how you can bring these proven strategies to your community, campus, or organization.
Let’s learn from what’s working—and work together to scale it statewide.
Webinar registration has ended, thank you for your interest! Videos are now available to view in the sections below.
Webinar Lineup
June 3 | 12:00–12:15 PM
Wayne Community College & Wayne County’s Reentry Council
Discover how Wayne County is transforming reentry through education and employment pathways via the Wayne County Reentry Council. Their collaborative approach connects formerly incarcerated individuals with vital resources, reducing recidivism and fostering community reintegration.
June 5 | 12:00–12:15 PM
Appalachian State University’s Aspire Appalachian
Learn about the Aspire Appalachian program, which creates seamless transfer pathways for students from 27 partner community colleges. This initiative ensures that students have clear, supported routes to degree completion and workforce success.
June 10 | 12:00–12:15 PM
Campbell University’s Second Chance Initiative
Explore the Second Chance Initiative, which provides incarcerated individuals access to associate and bachelor's degree programs, along with essential reentry support. A powerful example of education changing lives.
June 12 | 12:00–12:15 PM
Craven Community College’s Volt Center
Uncover how Craven Community College’s Volt Center in New Bern is aligning short-term, hands-on training in trades like construction, electrical, HVAC, and welding with employer needs—equipping students for immediate employment and long-term economic mobility.