Iwork Speaker Series
NCVPS hosts the IworkNCVPS speaker series to include presentations about career paths and jobs by those working in the field. We feel that it is never too early to start thinking about your future, and we are now providing a platform for our students to gain insight and exposure to potential career paths while still in middle or high school.
Sessions focus on a large variety of careers and jobs, but all sessions will cover the following information:
• Prerequisites & Education: Degrees, Certificates, Training, Professional Experience & Resumes
• Getting the Job: Job Search, Interview Process, Internships, Apprenticeships, Climbing the Ladder
• Daily Responsibilities (Micro): Job duties, Location, Market Environment
• Industry Environment (Macro): Industry Trends, Competition
Are you interested in presenting at an IworkNCVPS session? You may submit your interest via the IworkNCVPS Sign-Up form and someone will be in touch with you!
What can College Board do for you?
Are you wondering how to find out about scholarship opportunities? Do you need a place to help you organize your college planning? If so, join us for a session with Michelle Lourcey, Director for North Carolina K-12 students at College Board. She will show you how many resources College Board has for you no matter if you are in the early years of high school or even still in middle school!
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Presenter: Michelle Lourcey, Director for North Carolina K-12 Students at College Board
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| Category | Date | Description | Presenter | Episode Recording |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math | 12/03/2025 | Studies in Forensic Anthropology Are you interested in Forensics? Anthropology? What about Forensic Anthropology? If so, join us for a conversation with Jessica Kirkman, who is working on a graduate degree in this field. | Jessica Kirkman | View (opens in new tab) |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Math | 01/15/2026 | The Value of Earning SAS Credit Are you interested in a career in computer programming? Do you know that you can obtain SAS credit now? Come learn all about SAS, how to earn the credit, and the value of the certification with Ole Sheldon. Dr. Sheldon holds a doctorate in Business Administration and teaches AP Computer Science. | Dr. Ole Sheldon | View (opens in new tab) |
| Government and Public Administration | 02/11/2026 |
You Can Vote Did you know that this is an election year, and early voting begins in February? Does the idea of voting excite, confuse, or even overwhelm you? Do you have questions about how voting works and how best to research the candidates who are running? If so, join us for a session with representatives from You Can Vote! | Representatives from You Can Vote | View (opens in new tab) |
| Human Services | 03/16/2026 |
Human Resources Are you interested in a career in Human Resources? In other words, would you like to be part of the hiring, training, and overall well-being of employees in an organization? If so, join us for a discussion with Addison Powers, Corporate Services Compensation Partner with Fidelity Investments. He will inform us about his career in Human Resources and address any questions you may have. | Addison Powers | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 09/09/2025 | NC Public Colleges and Universities Do you need some pro tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from The University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Auburn University, Appalachian State University, and Western Carolina University. They will share valuable information and answer all your questions. | Admissions Representatives from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Auburn University, Appalachian State University, and Western Carolina University | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 10/15/2025 | NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP) Are you looking for an apprenticeship? Through the NC Triangle Apprenticeship Program, rising seniors and high school graduates can obtain a pre-apprenticeship, which could lead to a career and a community college degree. Want to find out more? Join us for a panel of experts. | Panel | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 09/18/2025 | NC College Connect
Are you stressed about the college application process? Did you know that if you are a high school senior with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher, you can be directly admitted into many of NC’s colleges? Come hear about this program, NC College Connect, from an expert, Dr. Erica Shoulders-Royster. | Dr. Erica Shoulders-Royster | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 09/17/2025 | NC Private Universities Are you interested in attending one of North Carolina’s private universities? Do you need some insider tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from Elon University, Chowan University, and Belmont Abbey College. They will share valuable information and answer all of your questions. | Representatives from Elon, Chowan, and Belmont Abbey College | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 09/04/2025 | NC's HBCUs Are you interested in attending one of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)? Do you need some tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from some of NC’s HBCUs, such as Fayetteville State University. Valuable information will be shared and your questions answered. | Admissions Representatives from WSSU and FSU | View (opens in new tab) |
| Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security | 08/05/2025 | Law School Are you interested in attending law school in the future? Do you wonder what it takes to get there? What should you expect once enrolled? Join us for a discussion with law student, Jay Doshi, and get all your questions answered. | Jay Doshi | View (opens in new tab) |
| Education and Training | 02/13/2025 | Resumés and Interviewing Are you applying for a summer job? Do you need to build your resume for the college application process? Are you planning to begin working full-time right after high school graduation? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, join us for a panel discussion with recruiters who will provide expert tips on how to make your resume stand out and your interview go smoothly. | NCVPS Panel | View (opens in new tab) |
| Education and Training | 01/30/2025 | Artificial Intelligence Are you interested in Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Would you like to understand its uses and its risks? Have you been using AI and have some questions? How knowledgeable are you about when it’s ok to use AI for an assignment and when it’s not? If you have these questions and more, please join us for a session with AI expert Adam Renfro. | Adam Renfro | View (opens in new tab) |
| Government and Public Administration | 08/14/2024 | You Can Vote Are you 18 or looking forward to the day when you will be and can vote? Have you been watching the races for the upcoming election? Did you know that NC just changed some of the voting laws? If you’re curious, join us for a session with Caitlin Metzguer, a representative from You Can Vote. She will give us the latest updates and answer all of your voting questions. | Caitlin Metzguer | View (opens in new tab) |
| Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics | 07/26/2024 | What’s Beyond the Horizon?
Are you interested in being a pilot? Do you want to travel the world? If so, join us for a discussion with retired pilot, John Halverson, who has visited over 100 countries. Most of his work involved evaluating and training crew members. In his retirement, he has been serving the senior community through outreach and home repair. Come find out what’s beyond the horizon! | John Halverson | View (opens in new tab) |
| Education and Training | 04/03/2025 | Time Management Do you struggle with time management? Are you having a hard time juggling school and other responsibilities? Is it difficult to imagine managing your time without the help of your parents once you go to college or start a career? If so, you are not alone. Join us to hear some tips and tricks from Dr. Lisa Johnson, who has a doctorate in education and serves as one of NCVPS’s CTE teachers. | Dr. Lisa Johnson | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 09/17/2024 | NC Private Universities
Are you interested in attending one of North Carolina’s private universities? Do you need some tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from some of NC’s private colleges and universities. High Point University and Lenoir-Rhyne University will have representatives there. They will share valuable information and answer all of your questions. | High Point University and Lenoir-Rhyne University | View (opens in new tab) |
| Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications | 07/22/2024 | A Zigzag Career in the Arts Are you interested in the arts? Does environmental art spark your curiosity? Do you like to explore different art mediums: poetry, sound, natural objects, etc.? If so, join us for a discovery of the work of Dr. Heidi Hart, a scholar whose work straddles Scandinavia and NC. Dr. Hart has a Masters in Fine Arts from Sarah Lawrence College and a PhD from Duke University in German Studies. Her current research is a project entitled “Instruments of Repair” and is based in Sweden. | Dr. Heidi Hart | View (opens in new tab) |
| Health Sciences | 10/02/2024 | A Career in Health Equity
Do you have a passion for equity? Are you considering a career in healthcare? Do you imagine yourself conducting medical research in the future? If so, join us to hear about the work Dr. Allison Caban-Holt does to address deficits in health equity. She also conducts research on Alzheimer’s disease, cognition, Down syndrome, stress measurement, and caregiving. | Dr. Allison Caban-Holt | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 9/26/2024 | NC’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Do you need some tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from Winston-Salem State University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, two of NC’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. They will share valuable information and answer all your questions. | WSSU and NCA&T Admissions | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 9/24/2024 | NC Public Universities Do you need some tips on the application process or help narrowing down your college of choice? If so, join us for a session with admissions officers from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, East Carolina University, and the University of North Carolina at Asheville. They will share valuable information and answer all your questions. | UNC, NCSU, ECU, UNCA Admissions | View (opens in new tab) |
| Test Prep, AP Course Information | 9/15/2020 | AP Information Session Join this session with Michelle Lourcey, NCAPP Associate Director, to find out more about the advantages of taking AP classes and how these advanced placement classes can help with College & Career Readiness. | Michelle Lourcey | View (opens in new tab) |
| Career Exploration | 9/17/2020 | Career Exploration Tools Jamie Vaughn, Senior Analyst for Market Intelligence, North Carolina Department of Commerce, and Amy Schroeder, Career Development Consultant with NCDPI, presenting the new NCcareers.org website in Iwork Speaker Series. | Jamie Vaughn, Amy Schroeder | View (opens in new tab) |
| Arts, Audiovisual Technology and Communications | 7/3/2024 | A Career in Film Production Does a career in film sound exciting? Are you curious about each aspect, filming, producing, and editing? If so, join us for a panel discussion with Rodney Wilds, Gavin Smith, and Joshua Robinson who recently created the documentary We Are, Because We Were. Rodney and Joshua attended Wake Forest University. Gavin just graduated from the UNC School of the Arts. | Rodney Wilds, Gavin Smith, and Joshua Robinson | View (opens in new tab) |
| Human Services | 10/14/2020 |
Human Resource (HR) Leaders Do you want to know how HR leaders make companies succeed and help employees along the way? Join us for a Career Connection with Lori Dorcik, HR Director for the North America Region at Burkert USA Corp. | Lori Dorcik | View (opens in new tab) |
| Manufacturing | 10/16/2020 |
Power Systems and Industry Are you interested in learning about power systems or how various industries use power systems to function? Or how to become the CEO of a large company? Join us for a Career Connection with Arlissa Vaughn, Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Power Systems. Inc. | Arlissa Vaughn | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 11/16/2020 |
Language & Culture – Creating Global Professionals
How can the Russian Flagship Program help students achieve their future professional goals? What advantages do global professionals gain in cultural programs? Join us for a Career Connection with Meredith Doubleday. Meredith is the Assistant Director of the Russian Flagship Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. | Meredith Doubleday | View (opens in new tab) |
| College Options | 12/07/2021 |
Scholarship Opportunities Are you looking for a way to pay for college? Are you a junior or a senior? If so, join us for a session with Michelle Lourcey. Mrs. Lourcey is the Associate Director of the NC Advanced Placement Partnership and will provide lots of scholarship opportunities! | Michelle Lourcey | View (opens in new tab) |
| Architecture and Construction | 01/12/2022 |
Women in Contruction What are perceptions of women in construction, & how can we debunk them? Join us to learn about all the ways women are making a difference in the construction industry, from the job site to diversity, equity & inclusion, & more. Female employees from Samet Construction will be sharing their experiences. | Female Employees from Samet Corporation | View (opens in new tab) |
