B - Educational

Mission Statement: We will work to improve education of all students in the NC counties of Nash and Edgecombe by facilitating collaboration by all groups involved and interested in public education.
Our priority goals:
1. Build the Talent Pipeline. Ensure that young people in Edgecombe and Nash Counties are exposed to and fully prepared for the 21st century jobs that our region offers.
2. Sustainability. Secure ongoing philanthropic, corporate and public financial support so that STEP is self sustaining.

Orange Literacy envisions a community where literacy is available to all. Our mission is to help adults reach their education, employment and life goals. To do this, we provide high quality, free one-on-one and small group instruction in reading, writing, basic math, digital literacy, English language skills and GED and citizenship prep to adults living or working in Orange and Alamance Counties.

Eastern National promotes the public's understanding and support of America's national parks and other public trust partners by providing quality educational experiences, products, and services.

To train and support tutors who provide free or low cost, long-term, one-on-one instruction to low income children who struggle with literacy skills.

To make North Carolina a place that welcomes and respects immigrants.

To support Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in all of its programs and activities and to ensure that quality educational opportunities are available to its students, faculty, and staff.

To support the mission of GTCC.