NC Teamship Showcase
District C is partnering with SparkNC and NCSSM to provide a unique Teamship experience for Alumni.
This summer.
Take your Teamship skills to the next level by working with students from across the state to solve real problems for real businesses in high-tech industries
Collaborate with your teammates in a professional co-working space located in downtown Durham
Network with professionals
Live with other summer program students on the NCSSM Durham campus
*This program is only open to students who have completed a Teamship program in the past.
Schedule
Part 1 (Remote):
Launch Activities
July 18-19, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Part 2 (On-Site):
Team Meetings and Business Meetings
July 22-25, 2024
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Pitch Event
July 25, 2024
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Reflection and Debrief
July 26, 2024
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
*Participating students will check in at NCSSM Durham campus on the afternoon of July 21.
Next Steps
1. Review this page with a parent or guardian.
2. Apply for the program.
3. If you have questions about the program, please contact us.
Applications for NC Teamship Showcase 2024 are now closed.
Timeline
February 19, 2024 – Priority application opens
During the priority application window the form is open only to students who have received a Coach nomination.
March 15, 2024 – Priority Registration deadline
March 25, 2024 – Priority decisions released
- March 18, 2024 – General application opens
During the general application window the form is open to all students who have participated in a Teamship experience, regardless of Coach nomination.
April 12, 2024 – Final application deadline
April 22, 2024 – Final decisions released
How NC Teamship Showcase Benefits You
The showcase follows the format of a District C Teamship cycle, but enhances the experience through more time to understand the business problem and develop a solution. The showcase is designed to:
Refine and further build core tools you learned on your first Launch Day
Practice and refine other District C tools not usually coached on Launch Day
NCSSM Durham Campus
The second week of the program is hosted on NCSSM Durham campus. Students will be housed (with a roommate) on-campus in NCSSM’s residence halls and will be overseen by NCSSM Summer program counselors.
Meals will be provided
NCSSM Summer program staff also provides optional evening activities
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
NC Teamship Showcase is only open to rising 10th-12th grade students attending a private, home, or public school in North Carolina. Students must have completed a Teamship program prior to Summer 2024.
During the priority application window the form will only be open to students who have received a Coach nomination.
During the general application window the form will be opened to all students who have participated in a Teamship experience, regardless of Coach nomination.
How is this program different from other Teamship programs?
Students participating in NC Teamship Showcase have already completed a Teamship program in the past and are leveling up for an even more rigorous experience. Students will have the opportunity to learn new tools and attend field trips to visit their business partners on site.
For the in-person portion of the program, students will have housing and food provided for them on NCSSM Durham Campus. Students will also have the chance to collaborate with their teammates at American Underground, a professional coworking space in Downtown Duram.
What is the cost to participate?
The program is completely free for participants.
What technology do I need for the program?
Students will need their own laptop devices to work on for the duration of the program. They will also need internet or hotspot access to support Zoom web conferencing during the virtual portion of the program.
We will have a limited number of loaner devices available for students on-site who may need them during the in-person portion of the program.
