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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. 💼✨

We&rs 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 Month of RISE 🌟

Huge thanks to Brent Brinkley, Airport Administrator at Foothills Regional Airport, for mentoring our intern Ian Martinichio. Your support and guidance are playing a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders! 🙌🏽

Pot Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we proudly recognize our Aircraft Mechanic Intern, Ian Martinichio, a senior at Caldwell Applied Science Academy and proud member of the 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through his internship at Foothills Regional Airport Month of RISE 🌟

Many thanks to JD Abee at Cloninger Ford Motor Company for mentoring our intern Gracie Elliot. Your support and guidance are playing a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders! 🙌🏽

Potential pathways at Cloninger Fo Celebrating the Month of RISE 🌟

Today we are proud to recognize our Automotive Tech Specialist Intern, Gracie Elliott, a senior at Caldwell Applied Science Academy and a valued member of our 2026 Spring Cohort!

Through her internship at Cloninger Month of RISE 🌟

Huge thanks to Major Aaron Barlowe at Caldwell County Sheriff’s Department for mentoring our intern Mackenzie Wishion. Your support and guidance are playing a vital role in developing the next generation of leaders! 🙌🏽

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