21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) is a federally funded afterschool program that provides academic support, enrichment activities, family engagement, and a safe, supportive learning environment for K–12 students outside of the regular school day.
The purpose of 21st CCLC is to support student academic success by providing enrichment and learning opportunities that help students meet state and local academic standards, while also supporting families and communities.
The NC State Pre-College Program will focus on six main components for 21st Century:
Academic Enrichment
Career Competencies and Career Readiness
Cultural Programs
Healthy & Active Lifestyle
Parenting Skills & Family Literacy (Family Engagement!)
STEM, including Computer Science