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This program was previously known as the Youth Career Leadership Institute and administered by Cabarrus County Government.

Preparing for What’s Next

Is your student unsure about their future? Or are they focused on a career path you’re not sure is the best fit?

One of the biggest challenges for teens is understanding the opportunities available to them.

Student TRACK (Talent Readiness and Career Knowledge) introduces students to career possibilities within Cabarrus County and beyond. It helps them explore local industries and shows them the skills they’ll need to succeed. Whether their path leads to a 4-year degree, a 2-year associate degree, or certification through career and technical education programs at their high school or Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Student TRACK guides them in building a plan for the future.

This program will help your student answer the question, “What’s next for me?”.

Applications will reopen in January 2025.


Student TRACK Community Partners
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus
  • Cabarrus Center
  • Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
  • Cabarrus County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
  • Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation
  • Cabarrus County Government
  • Cabarrus County Schools
  • Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office
  • Capstone Climbing and Adventures
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • City of Concord Government
  • City of Kannapolis Government 
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
  • Concord Mills
  • Crossroads Church
  • Eli Lilly
  • FedEx
  • Kannapolis CannonBallers
  • Kannapolis City Schools
  • North Carolina Research Campus
  • RCCC Advanced Technology Center
  • Westrock Coffee

Student TRACK Alumni

Class of 2023:

  • Ashlyn Blue – Cabarrus Early College of Technology
  • Camila Avina Sanchez – Concord High School
  • Camille Brown – Cabarrus Early College High School
  • David Wirl – Concord Academy 
  • Drake Watts – AL Brown High School
  • Eliezer Huete – Hickory Ridge High School 
  • Ella Batson – Jay M Robinson High School
  • Emma Lloyd – Mount Pleasant High School
  • Emma Shea – Cox Mill High School
  • Jackson Riley – Jay M Robinson High School
  • Jaeda Watts-Nelson – West Cabarrus High School
  • Khamron Simon – Cabarrus County PLC
  • Kiersten Burden – AL Brown High School
  • Lathan Lopez – Central Cabarrus High School
  • Lee Victoria – Concord High School
  • Matthew Torres – Cox Mill High School
  • Melanie Ortiz Torres – AL Brown High School
  • Michelle Kpeli – Northwest Cabarrus High School
  • Molly Bobrek – Mount Pleasant High School
  • Priya White – West Cabarrus High School
  • Rylea Ross – Central Cabarrus High School
  • T’Mia Powell – Hickory Ridge High School

Class of 2022:

  • Nasira Auman – Jay M. Robinson High School
  • Asiah Banks – West Cabarrus High School
  • Konner Black – Northwest Cabarrus High School
  • Hunter Bost – Hickory Ridge High School
  • Paige Gaskins – A.L. Brown High School
  • Camryn Goodman – Concord High School
  • Sarthak Gupta – Cabarrus Virtual Academy
  • Owais Kamran – Central Cabarrus High School
  • Elijah Lambert – Mount Pleasant High School
  • Hillary Luc – Concord High School
  • Brodie McCartan – West Cabarrus High School
  • Ashley Montoya-Diaz – Cabarrus Early College of Technology
  • Makhi Nash – A.L. Brown High School
  • Keaton Newton – Early College High School 
  • Claire Schaefer – Cannon School
  • Andrew Smith – Mount Pleasant High School
  • Conner Solvason – Cox Mill High School
  • Taylor Tapp – Northwest Cabarrus High School
  • Jocelyn Vazquez Mota – A.L. Brown High School
  • Lourdes Vigil Salgado – Central Cabarrus High School
  • Scarlet West – Homeschool
  • Megan Wilcox – Hickory Ridge High School
  • Ethan Wolff – Central Cabarrus High School

    Check Out Our 2022 Graduates Video!

    2025 Session Dates

    Schedule

    April 10th
    Kickoff/Team Building/Orientation

    May 1st
    Cannon Ballers Game

    June-July
    5 Weekly Summer Sessions
    Session 1 – June 12th
    Session 2 – June 19th
    Session 3 – June 26th
    Session 4 – July 10th
    Session 5 – July 17th

    July 17th
    Graduation/Reception

    Any Questions about Student TRACK?

    Email Stephanie Burleson for information.

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