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Pilot program enables NC high school students to explore tech fields

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North Carolina lawmakers authorized pilot programs in 17 high schools across the state with the intention of encouraging more students to pursue high-tech careers. The pilot programs are housed under the SparkNC label. The areas of tech covered by SparkNC include artificial intelligence, computer systems engineering, data analytics, game development and design.

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Pilot program enables NC high school students to explore tech fields

North Carolina lawmakers recently authorized pilot programs in 17 high schools across the state with the intention of encouraging more students to pursue high-tech careers. On Tuesday, a joint legislative committee heard an update on the results so far. The pilot programs are housed under the SparkNC label. In 2023, lawmakers OK’ed $3 million in funding in the new budget, but the plan is for SparkNC to transition to an independent nonprofit by J…

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