1890 CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR STUDENT SUCCESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

We connect universities, industry experts, and students, creating a fertile ground for innovation, growth, and impactful change. We know the key to cultivating successful agricultural programs lies in forging strong, integrated communities.  By leveraging our extensive network, you can tap into a world of opportunities!

Planting the Seeds of Impact

Students Assisted
New Technologies
Training Workshops

Did you know that there are almost 60K food & agriculture-related jobs available annually, but only about 30K U.S. students graduate each year with a related degree? Our goal is to help close this gap & increase diversity in this workforce by harnessing the collective wisdom of our community.

A Collaborative Ecosystem

Together, let’s plant the seeds of innovation and nurture a thriving future for agriculture.

Access a vast network of students, professionals, and experts from diverse backgrounds.

Foster innovation through collaborative research initiatives, joint projects, and knowledge exchange programs.

A student-centric approach prioritizes your growth through internships, mentorship programs, and experiential learning opportunities.

Funding opportunities, research grants, and state-of-the-art facilities open doors to resources that can transform your university's agricultural programs.

For more information contact

Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

Host Co-PI and Center Co-Director

mablue@ncat.edu
336-285-4694

Paula Faulkner, Ph.D.

Paula Faulkner, Ph.D.

Host Co-PI and Center Co-Director

pefaulkn@ncat.edu
336-285-4724

Victoria N. Weeks

Victoria N. Weeks

Program Coordinator for MEA/SSWD Center