Cumberland Summer Teamship
This Summer. 3 weeks to choose from.
No-cost program for rising 10th-12th grade and graduating 12th grade Cumberland County Schools students.
Work on a team to solve a real problem for a real business.
Stand out on your college applications and resume.
Build skills in leadership and problem-solving.
Build a professional network for future jobs.
Program Details
Program Options:
Cohort #1: Pine Forest High School
June 9-12
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cohort #2: Jack Britt High School
June 16-18 *Note: 3 Day Program*
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Cohort #3: Terry Sanford High School
June 23-26
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Logistics:
Lunch will be provided daily.
Student/families must arrange their own transportation for the program.
Added Benefits:
- Certificate of completion
- Internship hours
- NAF & SparkLab credit available
Attendance Policy:
Due to the fast-paced and collaborative nature of Teamship, students who are absent for the first day (Launch Day), last day (Pitch Event), and/or more than half a day of the program may be removed from the program.
Next Steps
1. Review this page with a parent or guardian.
2. If you have questions for District C, please contact us at travis.towne@districtc.co.
3. Save the dates on your calendar.
4. Register here!
Registration
Seats are limited to 44 students. Students will be admitted on a first-come-first-serve basis, but if there are more registrations than available seats, a waitlist may be created. Students’ registrations will be confirmed within a week of the deadlines.
March 3– Registration opens!
May 5 – Priority Registration deadline
– Students/parents will be notified of their acceptance by May 9.May 16 – Final Registration deadline
– Students/parents will be notified of their acceptance by May 23.
How Cumberland Summer Teamship Works
1 Diversify
2 Launch
3 Solve
4 Pitch
How Cumberland 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 and current 12th grade students from Cumberland 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! This program comes at no cost to Cumberland County Schools students.
Are meals provided?
Lunch and snacks will be provided daily.
Is transportation included?
Transportation is not provided. Students and families will be responsible for coordinating their own transportation to and from the program site.
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.
