Early College EAST The Early College of Eastern Applied Sciences and Technology

Vision The Early College of Eastern Applied Sciences and Technology will be the highest performing early college in North Carolina.

Mission The Early College of Eastern Applied Sciences and Technology, united with families, communities, local partnerships and Craven Community College, will rigorously challenge all students with relevant academic instruction that supports high school and college graduation. Our students will be globally competitive for post-graduate education, careers, and life in the 21st century.

Who are we? The Early College of Eastern Applied Sciences and Technology is an innovative educational opportunity for selected high school freshman, in the Craven County School System.

Partnering with Craven Community College and NAV Air aboard Cherry Point Marine Air Station, ECE is a unique educational experience, merging real-time project based learning and technology. Partnering with Craven Community College and NAV Air aboard Cherry Point Marine Air Station, ECE is a unique educational experience, merging real-time project based learning and technology.

Students who attend this five-year program have the opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and up to two years of college credit toward a bachelor's degree or an associate's degree.

Early College EAST Building

Early College EAST (Eastern Applied Science and Technology) Pathways

Manufacturing Manufacturing Technology Manufacturing Technology Machining Technology Machining Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automation/Design) Mechanical Engineering Technology (Automation/Design) Assoc. of Applied Science Degrees-transferable to ECU for B.S. Assoc. of Applied Science Degrees-transferable to ECU for B.S.

Information Technology Security & Networking Certifications Security & Networking Certifications A.A.S. Degrees: transferable to ECU for B.S. A.A.S. Degrees: transferable to ECU for B.S.

Associate in Science Transfer to four year university Transfer to four year university Can lead to degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and many others Can lead to degrees in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and many others

Early College EAST was designed to create a homegrown workforce to compete at every level within our community and including our military partners.

Reoccurring Partnerships for each year Funding for Netbooks/ Technology Funding for Netbooks/ Technology 50 netbooks each year for enrollment 50 netbooks each year for enrollment $350 per each netbook $350 per each netbook