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Some of our summer cohort have officially started their orientation at UNC Health Appalachian, where they began learning about the healthcare environment and preparing for a summer of professional growth! 💻✨

A huge shoutout to Mary Arnold, Manager

Congratulations to Samuel on not one, but TWO major achievements! Samuel recently graduated from Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute AND completed his Registered Apprenticeship — all while dual enrolled at Watauga High School,

Our RISE students shined at Watauga High School's Awards Night! We are incredibly proud of their hard work, perseverance, and accomplishments throughout the year! 🌟

Congratulations to our Caldwell Applied Science Academy Graduates! ✨🎓

We are incredibly proud of you all for reaching this important milestone. Your hard work, resilience, and determination have led you to this moment, and we could not be more exci

Yesterday, we had the incredible opportunity to tour the hospital at @apprhs and get a firsthand look at where our students work and make an impact every day. 🏥❤️&zwj;🩹

We made a delicious pit stop at @thecardinalboone for lunch before heading to

Some of our Summer Cohort wrapped up their interviews with UNC Health Appalachian, and WOW, did they show up ready! 👏 Their confidence and professionalism truly stood out, reflecting all the hard work and preparation they’ve put in. 💼✨

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It is Small Business Week and we’re proud to celebrate and recognize the incredible small businesses that keep our communities thriving and moving forward. 🌟

We’re especially grateful for the businesses that partner with RISE. By openin

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of connecting with a group of students as they gear up for their upcoming summer internship and pre-apprenticeship interviews.

We spent time working through interview questions, discussing professional dress et

This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, we are celebrating the power of hands-on learning and the incredible students building their futures one skill at a time.

Every day, they step onto job sites ready to learn, problem-solve, and grow. They’re ga

Month of RISE 🌟

Big thank you to Nathan Nipper (President & CEO), Mary Arnold (Manager of Specialized Staffing and Resource), and Alysia Price (Chief Human Resource Officer) at UNC Health Appalachian for creating opportunities that allow our s

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we proudly recognize our Nursing Pre-Apprentice, Taylor Welch, a senior at Watauga High School and dedicated member of the 2026 Spring Cohort!

Taylor is gaining hands-on experience through her pre-apprenticesh

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we are proud to recognize our Nursing Pre-Apprentice, Solomon Triplett, a senior at Watauga High School and a valued member of our 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through his pre-apprenticeship at UNC Health Appalachian,

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we are proud to recognize our Nursing Pre-Apprentice, Madelyn Trippe, a junior at Watauga High School and a dedicated member of our 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through her pre-apprenticeship at UNC Health Appalachian,

Month of RISE 🌟

Big thank you to Dr. David Lowry, President & CEO, and Alice Whisnant, Director of Volunteer Services, at UNC Health Caldwell for creating opportunities that allow our students to gain meaningful, real-world experience. Your sup

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we proudly recognize our Nursing Intern, Reese Darress, a junior at Caldwell Applied Science Academy and a proud member of the 2026 Spring Cohort!

Reese is gaining valuable hands-on experience through her inte

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we are proud to recognize our Nursing Intern, Gracie Uhl, a junior at South Caldwell High School and a dedicated member of our 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through her internship at UNC Health Caldwell, Gracie is gaini

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we proudly recognize our Nursing Intern, Sabrina Pappalardo, a junior at Caldwell Online Academy and proud member of the 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through her internship at UNC Health Caldwell, Sabrina is gaining re

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we are proud to recognize our Nursing Intern, Malory Catherman, a senior at West Caldwell High School and a valued member of our 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through her internship at UNC Health Caldwell, Malory is gai

We’re proud to celebrate our RISE students who were recognized at Watauga High School's Trade Signing Day! 🎉👏

These students have committed to pursuing skilled trades and career pathways that will shape their futures and strengthen our commu

Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we proudly recognize our Nursing Intern, Zariah Butler, a junior at Caldwell Applied Science Academy and a proud member of the 2026 Spring Cohort!

Zariah is gaining valuable hands-on experience through her int

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