Catalyst Virtual Open House
Grade Level(s): Rising 9-12
Date(s): January 14, 2027 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Location: Google Meet
Cost: Free
Description: 📣 About the Program
The Catalyst Program is a free, year-long STEM initiative for rising 9th–12th grade students with disabilities. Recognized with international, national, and local awards, Catalyst offers hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world preparation for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math. We are a Pre-ETS Program supported by EIPD, NC State University and other community partners. This form needs to be completed in order to attend either the in person or virtual Open House.
🎓 Eligibility
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled in Regular Education, Honors, AP, College-Level, or Occupational Course of Study programs
- Attend a Public, Private, Charter School, or be Homeschooled
- Have a documented disability, IEP, or 504 Plan
- Must be 14 years old, by May 1, 2027
- Resident of NC
🚀 Program Features
- Hands-on STEM learning with professors, graduate students, and industry professionals
- Paid STEM internships at NC State, government agencies, and industry partners
- College and workforce readiness training
- Life 101 skills: stress management, campus navigation, independent living
- Field study trips (local and out-of-state)
- Case management and transition planning
- Program Dates: starting June 2027 and September 2027
- Cost: Free to accepted students
- Can be multi-year program
🖥️ Virtual Open House (note: Your Camera must be on to attend)
- Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
- Time: 7:00–8:00 PM (Join between 6:30–6:45 PM
Contact(s): Joann Blumenfeld; [email protected], Jessica Yose; [email protected]/
Application Deadline: Last Day to Register for Open House is Sunday, January 10th