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Formerly the Youth Career Leadership Institute, this program is now called Student TRACK and administered by the Cabarrus EDC.
Student TRACK 2025 group in Concord City Hall

Preparing for What’s Next

Is your student unsure about their future? Or are they focused on a career path you’re not sure is the best fit?

One of the biggest challenges for teens is understanding the opportunities available to them.

Student TRACK (Talent Readiness and Career Knowledge) introduces students to career possibilities within Cabarrus County and beyond. It helps them explore local industries and shows them the skills they’ll need to succeed. Whether their path leads to a 4-year degree, a 2-year associate degree, or certification through career and technical education programs at their high school or Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Student TRACK guides them in building a plan for the future.

This program will help your student answer the question, “What’s next for me?”.

Student TRACK is open to rising juniors in Cabarrus County high schools, charter schools, and private schools. Apply through your high school guidance counselor.

Questions? Contact Stephanie Burleson at Sburleson@cabarrusedc.com.


Student TRACK Community Partners
  • Atrium Health Cabarrus
  • Cabarrus Center
  • Cabarrus Chamber of Commerce
  • Cabarrus County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
  • Cabarrus County Economic Development Corporation
  • Cabarrus County Government
  • Cabarrus County Schools
  • Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office
  • Capstone Climbing and Adventures
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway
  • City of Concord Government
  • City of Kannapolis Government 
  • Concord-Padgett Regional Airport
  • Concord Mills
  • Crossroads Church
  • Eli Lilly
  • FedEx
  • Kannapolis CannonBallers
  • Kannapolis City Schools
  • North Carolina Research Campus
  • RCCC Advanced Technology Center
  • Westrock Coffee

Check Out Our 2025 Graduates Video!

Next Session

The 2025 Session has completed.
 
Reach out to the guidance counselor at your school for applications starting in January 2026 for next summer’s program.
 

Any Questions about Student TRACK?

Email Stephanie Burleson for information.


A Look Back at Previous Years

This program was previously known as the Youth Career Leadership Institute and administered by Cabarrus County Government.

Student TRACK Alumni

Class of 2025
  • Edie Childress
  • Mylie Lowder
  • Hadassah Edward
  • Ben Brown
  • Parker Beaver
  • Charli Hicks
  • Alyssa Ligon
  • Jackson Rowland
  • Connor Howe
  • Ashlyn Congdon
  • Christian Moceton
  • Callie Copeland
  • Brystal Burris
  • Colby Duke
  • Craig Depken
  • Amelia Dobs
  • Jayden Hanes
  • Samantha Leach
      Class of 2024
      • Alexandra Estrada Medina
      • Ashlyn Blue
      • Camila Avina Sanchez
      • Camille Brown
      • David Wirl
      • Drake Watts
      • Eliezer Huete
      • Ella Batson
      • Emma Lloyd
      • Emma Shea
      • Jackson Riley
      • Jaeda Watts-Nelson
      • Khamron Simon
      • Kiersten Burden
      • Lathan Lopez
      • Lee Victoria
      • Matthew Torres
      • Melanie Ortiz Torres
      • Michelle Kpeli
      • Molly Bobrek
      • Priya White
      • Rylea Ross
      • T’Mia Powell
          Class of 2023
          • Ashlyn Blue – Cabarrus Early College of Technology
          • Camila Avina Sanchez – Concord High School
          • Camille Brown – Cabarrus Early College High School
          • David Wirl – Concord Academy 
          • Drake Watts – AL Brown High School
          • Eliezer Huete – Hickory Ridge High School 
          • Ella Batson – Jay M Robinson High School
          • Emma Lloyd – Mount Pleasant High School
          • Emma Shea – Cox Mill High School
          • Jackson Riley – Jay M Robinson High School
          • Jaeda Watts-Nelson – West Cabarrus High School
          • Khamron Simon – Cabarrus County PLC
          • Kiersten Burden – AL Brown High School
          • Lathan Lopez – Central Cabarrus High School
          • Lee Victoria – Concord High School
          • Matthew Torres – Cox Mill High School
          • Melanie Ortiz Torres – AL Brown High School
          • Michelle Kpeli – Northwest Cabarrus High School
          • Molly Bobrek – Mount Pleasant High School
          • Priya White – West Cabarrus High School
          • Rylea Ross – Central Cabarrus High School
          • T’Mia Powell – Hickory Ridge High School
              Class of 2022
              • Nasira Auman – Jay M. Robinson High School
              • Asiah Banks – West Cabarrus High School
              • Konner Black – Northwest Cabarrus High School
              • Hunter Bost – Hickory Ridge High School
              • Paige Gaskins – A.L. Brown High School
              • Camryn Goodman – Concord High School
              • Sarthak Gupta – Cabarrus Virtual Academy
              • Owais Kamran – Central Cabarrus High School
              • Elijah Lambert – Mount Pleasant High School
              • Hillary Luc – Concord High School
              • Brodie McCartan – West Cabarrus High School
              • Ashley Montoya-Diaz – Cabarrus Early College of Technology
              • Makhi Nash – A.L. Brown High School
              • Keaton Newton – Early College High School 
              • Claire Schaefer – Cannon School
              • Andrew Smith – Mount Pleasant High School
              • Conner Solvason – Cox Mill High School
              • Taylor Tapp – Northwest Cabarrus High School
              • Jocelyn Vazquez Mota – A.L. Brown High School
              • Lourdes Vigil Salgado – Central Cabarrus High School
              • Scarlet West – Homeschool
              • Megan Wilcox – Hickory Ridge High School
              • Ethan Wolff – Central Cabarrus High School

              Photos from the Class of 2025

              Student TRACK student in courtroom
              Female in Student Track shirt trying a laser gun

              Photos from the Class of 2024

              Student TRACK cohort
              Student TRACK Class of 2024
              Student TRACK Class of 2024
              Students posing in from of a helicopter
              Two male students in blue shirts
              Student TRACK learning about Concord Police
              Student wearing oversized and padded jacket
              Student TRACK Class of 2024
              Students listening to a sheriff's department presentation
              Student TRACK class of 2024 learning event
              Students in an outdoor exercise that uses green and blue foam noodles
              Student TRACK class of 2024
              students learning how to properly lift and transport a person using a handled life tool
              Student TRACK class of 2024 visit CLT Motor Speedway
              Students walking on the race track
              Mayor Dusch talking to Student TRACK students
              Students sitting in a courtroom
              students listening to a speaker presentation
              students in blue shirts posing with a yellow lab dog
              Sheriff's office representative showing a male student how to use a laser gun

              Check Out Our 2022 Graduates Video!

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