First IGNITE DAVIE Students Recognized at Davie High Graduation
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. (L to R) Kaleb Thomas, Emberlyn Whitaker, Jessica Chavez, and Mallory Peck When Davie County High School seniors...
More Students, More Opportunities: IGNITE DAVIE’s Impact Continues to Grow
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Record Enrollment for 6th Cohort This fall, IGNITE DAVIE welcomed the 6th and largest class of students since its launch...
Pursuing a Dream: IGNITE DAVIE Supports Merritt Killian’s Road to Medical School
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. A Dream Rooted in Service From a young age, Merritt Killian knew he wanted to help others. Early exposure to healthcare...
From Dropout to Diesel Tech: How IGNITE DAVIE Fueled Sydnye Lawson’s Career Comeback
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Sydnye Lawson’s journey hasn’t followed a straight path—but it’s one defined by resilience, determination, and a drive to...
Novant Health and the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise Program: A Vision for Community Transformation
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. Since its founding in Winston-Salem in the 1880s, Novant Health has grown to become a pillar of healthcare...
The Ignite Davie Program: Paving a Pathway to Success in Dentistry
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. The IGNITE DAVIE College Promise program is significantly impacting local students’ lives, providing them with the...
IGNITE DAVIE and Pro Refrigeration – A Success Story at Work
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. Max Martinez’s journey from a recent graduate to a successful technician at Pro Refrigeration in Mocksville is a...
Forging a Legacy: Fuller Welding is Investing in the Future
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. In 1972, Phil Fuller set out to start his own business, embarking on a lifelong journey in local manufacturing. At just 19...
A Drive for Success: Flow Automotive Companies’ Journey of Employee and Community Empowerment
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. In the bustling world of the automotive industry, where trust can be scarce and customer loyalty hard-won, Flow...
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center: Excellence in Patient Care and Community Partnerships
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. Standing as a beacon of healthcare excellence, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center (Davie...
DEX Heavy Duty Parts: A Driving Force in Sustainable Business
Article originally published by Meredith Ratledge from Davie County Blog. DEX Heavy Duty Parts (DEX), a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, is the country’s largest supplier of renovated, recycled,...
IGNITE DAVIE: Fueling Career Ambitions Through Education
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Despite enduring a particularly grueling 24-hour shift, Ashley Lipscomb, a dedicated paramedic at Davie County EMS,...
IGNITE DAVIE Helps Students Find Careers in Davie County
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Emma James has found a career close to home, thanks in part to IGNITE DAVIE College Promise. Born and raised in...
IGNITE DAVIE is Changing Student’s Paths
Since its inception, IGNITE DAVIE College Promise has changed the trajectory for Davie County students by offering then the opportunity to continue their education and training at Davidson-Davie...
Davie County Named All-America City
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Davie County, NC, has been named an All-America City by the National Civic League. Davie County was one of 20...
IGNITE DAVIE is Meeting the Needs of Both Students and Employers
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. IGNITE DAVIE is proving to be a win-win for students and local employers alike. Thanks to Davie’s college...
IGNITE DAVIE Adds Short-term Training Programs for Fall 2023
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Beginning in Fall 2023, the IGNITE DAVIE College Promise program will include four short-term training programs...
IGNITE DAVIE is Helping Davie County Students Achieve Their Dreams
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Merritt Killian decided early on that he wanted a career helping people, and IGNITE DAVIE has helped him take the first...
IGNITE DAVIE College Promise Attracts Statewide Attention
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. IGNITE DAVIE College Promise is changing the trajectory for Davie County students by offering them the opportunity to...
Ignite Davie: How Davidson-Davie Community College is firing up opportunities for high school graduates
Article originally published by Dean Drescher from EdNC. In fall 2018, Darrin Hartness, then freshly named president of Davidson-Davie Community College (DDCC), was talking with a local businessman....
IGNITE DAVIE Featured in the August 2022 Issue of DavieLiFE
IGNITE DAVIE is featured in the most recent issue of DavieLiFE magazine. Learn how we are continuing to enhance the lives of our students and how you can join us! Learn more by reading the full...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Highlight: Desiree Johnson
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Born and raised in Davie County, Desiree Johnson is taking advantage of the educational opportunities close to...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Highlight: David Bates
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Many know David Bates as a hard worker, an achiever and a student who knows what he wants to do, where he wants to go and...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Profile: Josh Pilcher
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. IGNITE DAVIE is a place-based last dollar scholarship for students in Davie County and through the opportunities it...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Profile: Nathan Andrews
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Nathan Andrews wants to be a law enforcement officer. The 2020 Davie High graduate is pursuing an Associates’s...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Profile: Logan Ballou-Tomel
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Logan Ballou-Tomel wants to be a surgical technologist. He spent this summer studying and learning as much as...
IGNITE DAVIE Student Highlight: Austin Cook
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Austin Cook wants to be an anesthesiologist. It typically takes 12-14 years to become a licensed anesthesiologist:...
Ashley Furniture Internships Offers Davie Students Real-World Experience
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. This summer, classroom assignments came to life for three Davie County students as they gained practical work experience...
Featured in the August 2021 Issue of DavieLiFE!
IGNITE DAVIE is featured in the most recent issue of DavieLiFE magazine. Learn how we are continuing to enhance the lives of our students and how you can join us! Learn more by reading the...
First IGNITE DAVIE College Promise Scholarship Recipient Graduates
Article originally published by Jeanna Baxter White from Davie County Blog. Cassidy Kluttz has earned an Associate of Arts degree totally debt free, an impressive accomplishment made possible...
IGNITE DAVIE is Helping Students Achieve Their Dreams
Callie Stroud wants to be a welder. The Davie County High School senior will pursue that dream this fall at Davidson County Community College (DCCC) -- without incurring student debt, thanks to...
IGNITE DAVIE is SPARKING Students!
IGNITE DAVIE has sparked a lot of interest and enthusiasm as more and more residents learn about the tremendous opportunity it provides for students, businesses, and the community at large! IGNITE...
Featured in DavieLiFE
IGNITE DAVIE is featured in the August issue of DavieLiFE magazine. Learn more about this exciting program and what it will offer Davie County by reading the full feature story.