By Dan Nonte, University Relations
Gov. Mike Easley holds a disc containing a virtual economics course as he speaks about the potential of onine education.
UNCG has received $40,000 from the state to plan the state’s first virtual Learn and Earn high school. Learn and Earn high schools allow students to graduate in five years with not only a high school diploma, but an associate’s degree or two years of college credit.
UNCG’s Division of Continual Learning will develop the new program.
“This planning grant will help us continue to strengthen the quality of North Carolina’s high schools and better prepare our students for success in the 21st century economy,” said Gov. Mike Easley, who announced the grant May 22 at UNCG.
“We are working to bring a college education and high-skilled training within reach of all students across the state and to establish a talented workforce that will attract new and growing industries to North Carolina.”
The state has already opened 13 bricks-and-mortar Learn and Earn schools, and the governor’s proposed budget includes money for 23 more.
“We welcome the chance to show you what we can do,” Chancellor Patricia A. Sullivan told Easley. “The students who take these online classes will lead us into the future.”
