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Important Hurricane Helene Updates from NCCAT

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Our hearts are with our Western North Carolina community, employees, neighbors, friends, and families affected by the devastation of Hurricane Helene. We are inspired by the outpouring of support and are grateful for everyone’s efforts during this challenging time.

Event and Program Updates:

  • Our NCCAT office in Cullowhee is closed until Oct. 7th.
  • The 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Recognition Event scheduled for Thursday, October 3, 2024, has been postponed. We will announce the new date soon.
  • All professional development programs on our NCCAT Cullowhee Campus for the week of October 7-11 have been canceled.
  • We will provide updates on future professional development sessions as soon as decisions are made.

Please bear with us as communication may be delayed due to ongoing storm-related challenges. We know that the people of Western North Carolina are strong and resilient, and NCCAT is committed to supporting the recovery process.

Stay safe and look for more updates and resources on our social media and website.

Looking for ways to help Western North Carolina? Here are a few for North Carolina Emergency Management -

Image removed. Donation: Contribute to the Disaster Relief Fund at nc.gov/donate to assist those affected by the storm.

Image removed. Volunteer: Sign up to volunteer with a Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) at https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/.

**Note**: Helene work sites have not yet been established, but they will be posted as soon as travel is deemed safe in the area. Your support is crucial for helping communities recover!

— NCCAT Team