Tech Team Newsletter April 2025

April 1, 2025

Halifax County Tech Team: Operates as a help desk for Chromebooks; 95.5% return-to-school rate; Tracks data on device issues. 
Granville STAR Team Signing Day: 10 students signed as IT pre-apprentices; 1 student signed as a registered apprentice; Pathways include Desktop Support, Website/Social Media, Digital Media, AI Training
NC Tech Jobs Set to Grow 10.5% by 2030: Over 323,000 IT/tech workers in NC; 19% tech job growth in 5 years; Women are 39% of tech workforce.
Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership: High-quality professional development for K-12 teachers; Focus on STEM, research-based practices, leadership.
Student Podcast Challenge: NPR annual challenge for grades 4-12; Chance for work to be featured on NPR; Deadline May 2, 2025