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Students pitch business solutions in Teamship program; one group offered potential internship
Summary
Twenty students from four high schools participated in Teamship, an eight-day problem-solving program partnered with local employers; the sheriff's office expressed interest in creating an internship for one team based on their pitch.
Speaker 10 described Teamship as an experiential, team-based program that paired students with local businesses to diagnose problems and propose implementable solutions. "This summer, 20 students engaged in a unique program called teamship, formerly district c," the presenter said, noting partnerships with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office, the Hampton Inn of Kinston and the Kinston Community Council for the Arts.
Multiple students presented prototype solutions and reflected on leadership and teamwork lessons. One student delegation recommended social-media and targeted-advertising strategies for a hotel partner; another group's work prompted the sheriff's office to discuss internships for participating students. The program was funded by a community partnership grant and a 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, and staff said they plan to run the program again in July 2027.
