Based on our research, the two most in-demand programs are a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and helping registered nurses earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN). Other in-demand programs include General Studies, Psychology, Criminal Justice, IT Management, Health Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, Communication, Elementary Education, Marketing, Human and Family Studies, Human [...]
The programs we offer are in-demand and aligned with the needs of the North Carolina workforce. We collaborate with institutions to evaluate what the opportunities are for better serving the adult learner. Together, we will identify what programs can be translated into the online space.
About 60,000 adult learners in North Carolina choose to go out of state for their online education. Another 1 million North Carolina adults have some form of college education, but no degree. In total, the serviceable addressable market in North Carolina is 2.4 million based on our research. These demographics show that the appetite for [...]
North Carolina's history is filled with big ideas and being the "first." The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill became the first public university in the U.S. when its doors opened in 1795. The first flight, achieved by the Wright Brothers, took place in 1903 in the small fishing village of Kitty Hawk. We [...]
North Carolina's goal is to have 2 million residents in the state with a degree or high-quality credential by 2030. However, projections call for there to be a 400,000-resident gap. Therefore, North Carolina and the UNC System had to think creatively about how it would reach its educational goal. The adult learner market is often [...]
Project Kitty Hawk is designed to be a self-supporting initiative beyond the initial $97 million investment that was requested from the General Assembly. By 2026-27, the nonprofit organization will be expected to cover its operating costs with the revenue generated through its partnerships with UNC System institutions, and without an additional investment from the state. [...]
Project Kitty Hawk partners with UNC System institutions to support online programs that serve adult learners. This collaborative partnership can vary based on the institution’s goals and needs within the online space.
No. Project Kitty Hawk is an affiliated nonprofit that provides services to existing UNC institutions that wish to develop or expand online programs for adult learners. Those services will include market analysis data, program design, access to a technology platform, marketing and communications, enrollment counseling, and student success coaching. Additionally, all programs will bear the [...]
