Carteret Summer Teamship
This Summer. 4 days.
Work on a team to solve a real problem for a real business.
Earn a $500 stipend provided by CCPS.*
Stand out on your college applications and resume.
Build skills in leadership and problem solving.
Build a professional network for future jobs.
*For rising 10th-12th grade CCPS students. Must be present and actively engaged the entire program to be eligible for the stipend.
Program Details
Schedule:
• June 10 – 13
• Monday – Thursday
• 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Program Sites:
Carteret Community College
Food:
School breakfast, outside lunch, and snacks provided daily
Transportation:
Students from West Carteret HS must provide their own transportation.
Students from East Carteret HS and Croatan HS may receive transportation from their home school to Carteret Community College (or other finalized site) if requested in their registration form. This transportation is provided by CCPS with details communicated by CCPS.
Added Benefits
• Certificate of Completion
• $500 stipend if you attend and are actively engaged the entire program
• Leadership qualifications for future job applications
Attendance Policy
Full program attendance is required to earn the $500 stipend.
Registration
UPDATE: Due to high demand, registrations are now closed!
Thanks for your interest in investing in your future through high quality internship experiences like Teamship.
March 5 – Registration opens!
March 29 – Priority Registration deadline.
Students will receive their acceptance or waitlist email on Monday, April 8.
Students must RSVP by Friday, April 12 to secure their spot.
April 12 – Final Registration deadline.
Students must RSVP by Friday, April 12 to secure their spot.
If any accepted student does not complete the RSVP form by 4/12 or RSVPs “No”, then waitlisted students will be sent offers.
If you questions about the Teamship program, please contact Ben at ben@districtc.co.
How Carteret Summer Teamship Works
1 Diversify
2 Launch
3 Solve
4 Pitch
How Carteret Summer Teamship benefits you
Reimagined internship experience
Teamship is a reimagined internship experience that sets students apart on applications for jobs and college.
Teamship work — pushing through the positive struggle that comes with tackling a novel problem, working with a diverse set of peers to achieve a common goal, using design thinking principles to develop robust solutions, and presenting ideas and solutions to real business stakeholders — gives students a set of real-world experiences that any college or potential employer will want to hear more about.
Growth
Teamship teaches critical mindsets and tools.
Technology has changed everything. In the digital age, information is at our fingertips. Memorizing facts and figures is now less important than figuring out how to make sense of overwhelming amounts of information to solve big problems and seize big opportunities. The world needs thinkers who can break down increasingly complex problems, doers who will persevere in the face of failure and uncertainty, and collaborators who know how to bring together diverse people and ideas.
Developing and leveraging these mindsets is a lifelong journey. Practicing these mindsets leads to confidence, competence, and the ability to effect change. The Teamship experience gives students the tools to get started and keep growing.
Diversity
Teamship is an opportunity to learn from and build relationships with a diverse set of peers.
The best ideas are informed by unique perspectives, and unique perspectives start with diversity. Teams are made up of students who bring unique skill sets, different world views, and personal passions and motivations.
Impact
Teams work with real businesses that have real problems to solve.
Whether it’s creating a plan to help a sports retail company improve its employee training practices, working with a fitness technology company to improve a new app design, or developing a strategy to help a local startup company recruit and manage a team of national brand ambassadors, the work is real. Regardless of the problem, teams engage in real work that has real consequences and the potential to make a meaningful impact.
Future Opportunities
Teamship provides engagement opportunities beyond the summer experience.
The mindsets and tools gained through Teamship can be applied in countless ways. Students learn how to communicate their Teamship skills and experience on cover letters, college essays, resumes, and in interviews. There are also opportunities to stay connected with the District C community through public speaking engagements and other alumni opportunities.
FAQ
Is Teamship right for me?
This program is open all rising 10th – 12th grade students from Carteret County Schools. It is an opportunity for all students to build their teamwork, leadership, and problem solving skills. Skills developed throughout Teamship can be applied to any post-high school track, including college and other professional schools, creative endeavors, military service, entrepreneurial pursuits, and more!
How will the student teams be made?
Students are placed on an intentionally diverse teams that encourage diverse perspectives being shared throughout the program. When possible, students are on teams with students of a similar grade-level.
Wait, this is free?
Yes! And school breakfast and non-school lunches are both provided.
Are meals provided?
School breakfast and non-school lunches are both provided daily.
Is transportation included?
Students from East Carteret HS and Croatan HS may receive transportation to Carteret Community College. Students from West Carteret HS must provide their own.
What are some examples of business problems that student teams have worked on?
The business problems are real, meaningful, and urgent. Here are some examples of businesses and the problems they’ve brought:
A sports retail company looking to improve its employee training practices.
A nonprofit looking to diversify its revenue sources to build a more sustainable business model.
A local juice bar and cafe looking to revamp its in-store traffic flow to improve customer experience.
A 100-year-old real estate company looking to unify its company culture across six divisions.
Do student teams actually propose solutions that businesses can use?
Yes. We survey our business partners after their experience. So far, over 84% of our partners report that they plan to implement, or have already implemented, at least parts of the solutions proposed by student teams.
Do students ever get hired by District C businesses after Teamship?
Yes! We’ve had multiple Teamship students accept follow-on internship and job offers with our business partners. In fact, over 90% of our business partners report that they are more likely to consider a student for a job or internship if that student has had a Teamship experience.