Where Justice Speaks: Mentoring in Coastal NC

Black middle and high school students across southeastern North Carolina can explore STEM and energy careers at the Youth Energy Academy in Southport on November 14. Presented with NC AABE and 100 Black Men of Coastal North Carolina, this hands-on experience connects education, mentoring, leadership, and economic empowerment while helping young people discover career paths they may not have considered.

A $40,000 scholarship opportunity for Black high school seniors. Learn who Ron Brown was, review eligibility, and apply by December 1, 2026.