Turning data into action: What the 2026 myFutureNC Attainment Profiles mean for North Carolina

Each year, North Carolina assesses its progress toward a shared goal: increasing the number of residents with a high-quality credential or degree.

The 2026 myFutureNC Attainment Profiles provide a clear, local view of that progress—across all 100 counties and regions—and offer a practical tool for communities to take the next step.

North Carolina’s goal of 2 million residents with an industry-valued credential or degree by 2030 depends on progress within individual communities.

The attainment profiles help bring that into focus by showing current attainment levels, trends over time, and local gaps and opportunities. What works in one community may look different in another, making local context essential.

Improving attainment requires coordination across education, workforce, business, and government.

These profiles are designed to support that work by offering clear, accessible data, a common starting point for partners, and information that can inform local planning and decision-making. When communities are working from the same information, it becomes easier to align efforts and measure progress.

The value of these profiles is not just in the data itself, but in how it is used.

They can help communities identify priorities, strengthen partnerships, focus resources, and track progress over time. As North Carolina continues working toward its 2030 goal, these profiles offer a way to turn shared data into coordinated action—community by community.

To get started, explore your county’s profile and identify where opportunities exist locally. Then, connect with your myFutureNC Regional Impact Manager to dig deeper into the data, align partners, and develop a shared path forward. Regional Impact Managers are available to provide customized presentations—both local and regional—and support communities in turning insights into action.