College of The Albemarle (COA) is pleased to announce our 3rd Annual College to Career (C2C) Signing Day on March 23, 2023, at COA - Elizabeth City, Building AE, Room 208.  The event will begin at 4:30 p.m., with the signing at 6:00 p.m.  Similar to athletic signings, prospective students for the 2023-2024 academic year are invited to participate in this event, signing off on their intentions to attend COA by enrolling in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Registration for this event is required.  Eligible students will receive a $500 scholarship upon signing.  We will offer up to $20,000 in total scholarships for this event, so don’t delay; register for the event early.  The COA Foundation also offers additional scholarships for students.

Specific programs available for this signing event include aviation systems technology, computer-aided drafting and design (CAD), computer integrated machining, culinary arts, CDL/truck driving, emergency medical services, general business administration, health fitness science, human services technology, HVAC, information technology, medical assisting, medical office administration, nurse aid and welding.  These programs offer short-term training in high-wage and high-demand fields.  Several local businesses partner with COA to offer work-based learning opportunities and internships.  Many also provide scholarship opportunities for students'  career and technical fields of study related to their specific workforce.