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National Center for Arts & Technology (NCAT) for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community
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"A successful life is not something you simply pursue, it is something that you create, moment by moment." - Bill Strickland
A feasibility study is underway to determine if the youth education and adult job training programs successful in other communities can be duplicated in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
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What is NCAT?
Over the next 12 to 18 months, a feasibility study is being conducted to determine opportunities for replicating the National Center for Arts and Technology (NCAT). The NCAT strategy is comprised of two programs - a youth arts and an adult career education program. Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (MCG), which is an arts and learning center, and Bidwell Training Center (BTC), which specializes in industry-specific job training for adults are the specific titles of each program.
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The two prong approach serves two populations: at-risk youth ranging in age from 9th - 12th grade and adults who are economically disadvantaged, underserved, and in need of marketable job skills.
To learn more about NCAT, visit www.ncat-mbc.org.
To learn more about Bill Strickland and view online presentations, visit www.bill-strickland.org.
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County Manager's Reports & Board Action:
In the News:
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Steering Committee Members:
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Organization:
Arts & Science Council
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
City of Charlotte
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Wachovia
Duke Energy
Goodrich
Charlotte Post Foundation
McColl Center
Carolina Health Care
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library
Central Piedmont Community College
Workgroup Members:
Organization:
Arts & Science Council
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
City of Charlotte
City of Charlotte
Foundation for the Carolinas
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
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Representative:
Lee Keesler
Harry Jones
Bob Morgan
Curt Walton
Michael Marsicano
Peter Gorman
Joy Paige
Joni Davis
Kelly Chopus
Gerald Johnson
Suzanne Fetscher
Paige Michie
Charles Brown
Dr. Marcia Conston
Representative:
Robert Bush
John McGillicuddy
Leslie Johnson
Brian Francis
Tom Flynn
Dawn Hill
Brian Collier
Tyler Ream
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