NC Career Launch (NCCL) offers you the opportunity to earn while you learn, gain valuable work experience, and start a rewarding career path - all while completing your high school education. Through our program, you can earn college credits, industry certifications, and real work experience without taking on student debt. These programs set students on a career pathway that leads directly to well-paying, in-demand jobs across the state.
Use NCcareers.org or the links below to explore occupation profiles for career pathways.
Department of Public Instruction (DPI)-Sponsored Statewide Agreements
- Bricklayer/Masonry
- Carpentry
- Culinary and Hospitality Arts
- Cook (hotel, restaurant, pastry)
- Restaurant Manager
- Hotel Manager
- Drone Pilot
- Education
- Healthcare
- Horticulture
- Information Technology
- Veterinary Assistant
NCCL Advanced Manufacturing
- Accounting Technician (Accounting Specialist)
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Carpentry
- Equipment Technician
- Fabrication Technician
- General Assembly
- General Clerk
- Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Maintenance Tech
- Laser Operator/Water Jet Operator I
- Machinist
- Mechanic, Industrial Truck
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Mechatronics Technician
- Production Leader
- Quality Inspector
- Tool & Dye Maker
- Welder
NCCL Biotech
NCCL Clean Energy
- Automotive Technician (EV)
- Electric Lineworker
- Electrical Systems
- Heating & Air Conditioning Technician
- Substation Relay Technician
NCCL Early Childhood Education
NCCL Healthcare
- Health Services Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Paramedic Medicine
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Nurse Assistant
NCCL IT & Cybersecurity
NCCL Skilled Trades