What is the North Carolina Graduation Project?

Beginning with the class of 2010, students who wish to graduate from a North Carolina public high school must complete a graduation project. The North Carolina Graduation Project includes four components: a research paper, a product, a portfolio and an oral presentation.

State Superintendent June Atkinson stated, “This process will involve students, schools, parents and communities...[and] is an opportunity for students to spend extended time delving into a topic for which they have a particular interest and passion.” 

How does it affect you?
One aspect of the project is to connect each student with a mentor who can advise them as they research their paper and create a related product. Not everyone is in a position to connect with a student personally or meet face-to-face, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get involved.

F4K can help!
Encouraging students to pursue their interests and passions is what F4K Career Coaches do. In addition to providing schools with tools for managing Grad Projects, F4K can also provide students with virtual mentors, superseding geography and social connections.

F4K’s Career Coach discussion boards have been approved as a viable mentoring option, and offer the safety of conversations with background-checked Career Coaches. 

You can start investing in the students of North Carolina now—just sign up here to be a Career Coach. What could be easier and more rewarding than taking a few minutes to give someone the gift of their future?

For additional resources related to mentoring and the Graduation Project, visit the NC Public Schools website here.