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myFutureNC is a 501c3 nonpartisan nonprofit headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 2019 to drive North Carolina's statewide educational attainment goal of 2 million residents aged 25-44 holding an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030. The organization operates as a cross-sector convener, connecting educators, employers, workforce development boards, community leaders, and policymakers across the state's eight economic prosperity zones and all 100 counties. It functions as the institutional backbone for the attainment agenda originally adopted with bipartisan legislative and gubernatorial support in 2019.

myFutureNC's platform centers on three operational pillars: a public Data Dashboard (dashboard.myfuturenc.org) that publishes county-by-county attainment profiles and key performance indicators; a Knowledge Hub delivering policy briefs, playbooks, work-based learning guides, and short-form webinars; and a field network of Regional Impact Managers who deploy across the state's prosperity zones to support local implementation. Productized initiatives include AdvanceNC (a collaborative with 12 community colleges, 3 universities, and 7 workforce development boards producing micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing), the annual State of Educational Attainment report, the Champions for Attainment recognition program, and advocacy for the Workforce Act of 2026. The technology stack is web-based with no proprietary AI or advanced analytics components disclosed.

Revenue comes from foundation grants (notably Golden LEAF Foundation and Education Design Lab), state-level support tied to the legislative mandate, donations, and philanthropic partnerships. Pricing is structurally zero for end-users - all dashboards, reports, and policy resources are publicly accessible - making the model more akin to an association or quasi-governmental body than a commercial vendor. The go-to-market is community-led, with Regional Impact Managers serving as the primary engagement layer rather than traditional sales channels. Customer segments are geographic (the eight prosperity zones) and use-case based (education-to-workforce alignment, advanced manufacturing pipeline, adult learner reconnection), with no recurring enterprise contracts in a conventional commercial sense.

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myFutureNC is a North Carolina 501c3 nonprofit established in 2019 to drive the state's "2 million by 2030" educational attainment goal, serving educators, employers, workforce boards, and community leaders across all 100 counties through data dashboards, policy briefs, Regional Impact Managers, and targeted workforce initiatives.

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HeadquartersRaleigh, United States
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North America
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education policy advocacy, workforce development programs, educational attainment data, credential pathways research, community college partnerships
Industry2 codes
1Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement
CodeBPADAKAEPrimaryYes
2After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits
CodeBPAGADACPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Educational Support Services61171
  • Apprenticeship Training611513
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Education and Workforce Development Policy
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1Foundation and Philanthropic Funding
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myFutureNC receives funding from foundations including the Golden LEAF Foundation and Education Design Lab. The organization also engages in fundraising through donations.

myfuturenc.org
2Government and Public Funding
TypeManaged Services
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The organization was established through bipartisan support in the North Carolina General Assembly and receives state support for its educational attainment initiatives.

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myFutureNC is a statewide nonprofit that advances North Carolina's educational attainment and workforce alignment by providing data dashboards, county attainment profiles, policy briefs, the annual State of Educational Attainment Report, and the Champions for Attainment recognition program. It also deploys Regional Impact Managers across all 100 counties and runs collaborative initiatives such as AdvanceNC, which develops micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing trades to close employer skill gaps and accelerate progress toward the state's 2 million by 2030 attainment goal.

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  • Progress from baseline to 1.72 million adults with credentials/degrees toward 2 million goal
+2 more records
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myFutureNC is a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit organization (501c3) focused on achieving North Carolina's "2 million by 2030" goal—ensuring 2 million North Carolinians aged 25-44 hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree. The organization operates through an integrated platform consisting of: a Data Dashboard providing county-by-county attainment profiles and key performance indicators; a Knowledge Hub featuring policy briefs, playbooks, webinars, and initiative documentation; Regional Impact Managers supporting local communities across eight prosperity zones; the annual State of Educational Attainment Report tracking progress; Champions for Attainment recognition program; and collaborative initiatives like AdvanceNC for advanced manufacturing workforce development. The organization also supports the Workforce Act of 2026 through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Product and service6 records
1Data Dashboard
CategoryData and analytics platform
Description

Interactive online platform providing county-by-county attainment profiles, key performance indicators, and data visualizations tracking North Carolina's progress toward the 2 million by 2030 goal. Targeted at educators, employers, community leaders, and policymakers.

22026 State of Educational Attainment Report
CategoryResearch publication
Description

Annual comprehensive report documenting North Carolina's progress toward the 2 million by 2030 goal, tracking attainment numbers, credential achievement, and workforce alignment metrics across the state. Audience: state and local leaders, policymakers, educators, employers, and the public.

3County Attainment Profiles
CategoryData product
Description

County-by-county data profiles providing local leaders with shared, data-driven views of progress and gaps in educational attainment, supporting local decision-making and strategic planning. Audience: local and regional leaders across North Carolina.

4AdvanceNC
CategoryWorkforce development initiative
Description

Collaborative workforce initiative developing micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing trades (welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, industrial machinery mechanic). Targets employers and job seekers in advanced manufacturing, addressing 33,000 jobs announced in North Carolina.

5Knowledge Hub
CategoryKnowledge resource library
Description

Online resource library featuring policy briefs, playbooks, work-based learning guides, career exploration materials, seamless education pathways documentation, employer-valued credentials resources, and bite-sized webinar recordings supporting educational attainment strategies. Audience: educators, employers, and community leaders.

6Regional Impact Managers Field Support
CategoryField service
Description

Field-based staff support service that partners with educators, employers, and community leaders across North Carolina's eight economic prosperity zones to translate the statewide 2 million by 2030 goal into local results, including data use, pathway strengthening, and workforce alignment. Audience: local and regional leaders in all 100 North Carolina counties.

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Partnership4 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

NCCCS is a key partner in the AdvanceNC initiative, working with 12 community colleges across central North Carolina to develop and deliver micro-pathways for advanced manufacturing workforce training.

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Description

12 community colleges across central North Carolina participating in the AdvanceNC collaborative workforce initiative to develop micro-pathways in welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, and industrial machinery mechanic.

33 Universities (AdvanceNC Network)
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3 universities participating in the AdvanceNC collaborative initiative alongside 12 community colleges and 7 workforce development boards to support advanced manufacturing workforce development.

47 Workforce Development Boards (AdvanceNC Network)
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7 workforce development boards across central North Carolina participating in the AdvanceNC initiative to align training programs with employer needs for 33,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.

Recent move5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

National advocacy organization focused on equitable workforce development policies and skills training. Comparable to myFutureNC's policy advocacy (Workforce Act of 2026) and employer-aligned credentialing work.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National nonprofit driving transformation in workforce and education systems to expand economic advancement. Operates similar cross-sector initiatives connecting employers, education providers, and policymakers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

A major national foundation focused on increasing postsecondary attainment, with a 'Goal 2025' framework very similar in structure and metrics to myFutureNC's 2M-by-2030 goal. Operates at greater scale but with comparable mission and data-driven progress reporting.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National nonprofit network focused on community college student success and credential completion. Direct overlap with myFutureNC's community college-heavy AdvanceNC consortium and micro-pathway strategy.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Nonprofit building an open registry of credentials to improve transparency and workforce alignment. Comparable for its focus on credential data infrastructure that supports attainment tracking.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National nonprofit that partners with states to significantly increase college completion and credential attainment. Highly comparable to myFutureNC in its state-level partnership model and metrics-based progress reporting.

TypeRegional player
Description

Regional nonprofit advancing educational equity and attainment across the American South, including NC. Comparable for its regional policy, research, and advocacy footprint that overlaps with myFutureNC's territory.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit that co-designs innovative credentials and learner pathways with employers and institutions; also a recent co-investor in myFutureNC's AdvanceNC. Comparable for its employer-aligned micro-credential approach.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National organization supporting state-level education policy reform, including workforce pathways. Comparable to myFutureNC's blend of policy advocacy and operational programs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Association supporting state higher education executive officers with data, policy, and leadership resources. Comparable to myFutureNC's data dashboard and state-level policy support role.

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myFutureNC

Education and Workforce Development Policymyfuturenc.org

myFutureNC is a North Carolina 501c3 nonprofit established in 2019 to drive the state's "2 million by 2030" educational attainment goal, serving educators, employers, workforce boards, and community leaders across all 100 counties through data dashboards, policy briefs, Regional Impact Managers, and targeted workforce initiatives.

What myFutureNC does

myFutureNC is a 501c3 nonpartisan nonprofit headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, established in 2019 to drive North Carolina's statewide educational attainment goal of 2 million residents aged 25-44 holding an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree by 2030. The organization operates as a cross-sector convener, connecting educators, employers, workforce development boards, community leaders, and policymakers across the state's eight economic prosperity zones and all 100 counties. It functions as the institutional backbone for the attainment agenda originally adopted with bipartisan legislative and gubernatorial support in 2019.

myFutureNC's platform centers on three operational pillars: a public Data Dashboard (dashboard.myfuturenc.org) that publishes county-by-county attainment profiles and key performance indicators; a Knowledge Hub delivering policy briefs, playbooks, work-based learning guides, and short-form webinars; and a field network of Regional Impact Managers who deploy across the state's prosperity zones to support local implementation. Productized initiatives include AdvanceNC (a collaborative with 12 community colleges, 3 universities, and 7 workforce development boards producing micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing), the annual State of Educational Attainment report, the Champions for Attainment recognition program, and advocacy for the Workforce Act of 2026. The technology stack is web-based with no proprietary AI or advanced analytics components disclosed.

Revenue comes from foundation grants (notably Golden LEAF Foundation and Education Design Lab), state-level support tied to the legislative mandate, donations, and philanthropic partnerships. Pricing is structurally zero for end-users - all dashboards, reports, and policy resources are publicly accessible - making the model more akin to an association or quasi-governmental body than a commercial vendor. The go-to-market is community-led, with Regional Impact Managers serving as the primary engagement layer rather than traditional sales channels. Customer segments are geographic (the eight prosperity zones) and use-case based (education-to-workforce alignment, advanced manufacturing pipeline, adult learner reconnection), with no recurring enterprise contracts in a conventional commercial sense.

myFutureNC firmographics

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Name
myFutureNC
Legal name
myFutureNC, Inc.
Website
https://myfuturenc.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
2019
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
myFutureNC is a North Carolina 501c3 nonprofit established in 2019 to drive the state's "2 million by 2030" educational attainment goal, serving educators, employers, workforce boards, and community leaders across all 100 counties through data dashboards, policy briefs, Regional Impact Managers, and targeted workforce initiatives.
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myFutureNC industry classification

Industry
Product category
Education and Workforce Development Policy
NAICS
Educational Support Services (61171), Apprenticeship Training (611513)
akta.pro primary industry
Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)
akta.pro secondary industry
After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

Keywords

  • Education policy advocacy
  • Workforce development programs
  • Educational attainment data
  • Credential pathways research
  • Community college partnerships

Where myFutureNC is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Raleigh
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

myFutureNC business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Foundation and Philanthropic Funding: myFutureNC receives funding from foundations including the Golden LEAF Foundation and Education Design Lab. The organization also engages in fundraising through donations.
  2. Government and Public Funding: The organization was established through bipartisan support in the North Carolina General Assembly and receives state support for its educational attainment initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

myFutureNC product offering

Product offering

Core offering

myFutureNC is a statewide nonprofit that advances North Carolina's educational attainment and workforce alignment by providing data dashboards, county attainment profiles, policy briefs, the annual State of Educational Attainment Report, and the Champions for Attainment recognition program. It also deploys Regional Impact Managers across all 100 counties and runs collaborative initiatives such as AdvanceNC, which develops micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing trades to close employer skill gaps and accelerate progress toward the state's 2 million by 2030 attainment goal.

Product overview

myFutureNC is a statewide nonpartisan nonprofit organization (501c3) focused on achieving North Carolina's "2 million by 2030" goal—ensuring 2 million North Carolinians aged 25-44 hold an industry-valued credential or postsecondary degree. The organization operates through an integrated platform consisting of: a Data Dashboard providing county-by-county attainment profiles and key performance indicators; a Knowledge Hub featuring policy briefs, playbooks, webinars, and initiative documentation; Regional Impact Managers supporting local communities across eight prosperity zones; the annual State of Educational Attainment Report tracking progress; Champions for Attainment recognition program; and collaborative initiatives like AdvanceNC for advanced manufacturing workforce development. The organization also supports the Workforce Act of 2026 through policy advocacy and stakeholder engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Data Dashboard Interactive online platform providing county-by-county attainment profiles, key performance indicators, and data visualizations tracking North Carolina's progress toward the 2 million by 2030 goal. Targeted at educators, employers, community leaders, and policymakers.
  • 2026 State of Educational Attainment Report Annual comprehensive report documenting North Carolina's progress toward the 2 million by 2030 goal, tracking attainment numbers, credential achievement, and workforce alignment metrics across the state. Audience: state and local leaders, policymakers, educators, employers, and the public.
  • County Attainment Profiles County-by-county data profiles providing local leaders with shared, data-driven views of progress and gaps in educational attainment, supporting local decision-making and strategic planning. Audience: local and regional leaders across North Carolina.
  • AdvanceNC Collaborative workforce initiative developing micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing trades (welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, industrial machinery mechanic). Targets employers and job seekers in advanced manufacturing, addressing 33,000 jobs announced in North Carolina.
  • Knowledge Hub Online resource library featuring policy briefs, playbooks, work-based learning guides, career exploration materials, seamless education pathways documentation, employer-valued credentials resources, and bite-sized webinar recordings supporting educational attainment strategies. Audience: educators, employers, and community leaders.
  • Regional Impact Managers Field Support Field-based staff support service that partners with educators, employers, and community leaders across North Carolina's eight economic prosperity zones to translate the statewide 2 million by 2030 goal into local results, including data use, pathway strengthening, and workforce alignment. Audience: local and regional leaders in all 100 North Carolina counties.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Progress from baseline to 1.72 million adults with credentials/degrees toward 2 million goal
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use myFutureNC

Customer profile

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

myFutureNC technology and API

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myFutureNC partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCCCS is a key partner in the AdvanceNC initiative, working with 12 community colleges across central North Carolina to develop and deliver micro-pathways for advanced manufacturing workforce training.
  • 12 Community Colleges (AdvanceNC Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner12 community colleges across central North Carolina participating in the AdvanceNC collaborative workforce initiative to develop micro-pathways in welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, and industrial machinery mechanic.
  • 3 Universities (AdvanceNC Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner3 universities participating in the AdvanceNC collaborative initiative alongside 12 community colleges and 7 workforce development boards to support advanced manufacturing workforce development.
  • 7 Workforce Development Boards (AdvanceNC Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner7 workforce development boards across central North Carolina participating in the AdvanceNC initiative to align training programs with employer needs for 33,000 advanced manufacturing jobs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

myFutureNC competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • National Skills Coalition: National advocacy organization focused on equitable workforce development policies and skills training. Comparable to myFutureNC's policy advocacy (Workforce Act of 2026) and employer-aligned credentialing work.
  • Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit driving transformation in workforce and education systems to expand economic advancement. Operates similar cross-sector initiatives connecting employers, education providers, and policymakers.
  • Achieving the Dream: National nonprofit network focused on community college student success and credential completion. Direct overlap with myFutureNC's community college-heavy AdvanceNC consortium and micro-pathway strategy.
  • Complete College America: National nonprofit that partners with states to significantly increase college completion and credential attainment. Highly comparable to myFutureNC in its state-level partnership model and metrics-based progress reporting.
  • Education Design Lab: Nonprofit that co-designs innovative credentials and learner pathways with employers and institutions; also a recent co-investor in myFutureNC's AdvanceNC. Comparable for its employer-aligned micro-credential approach.
  • ExcelinEd: National organization supporting state-level education policy reform, including workforce pathways. Comparable to myFutureNC's blend of policy advocacy and operational programs.
  • SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association): Association supporting state higher education executive officers with data, policy, and leadership resources. Comparable to myFutureNC's data dashboard and state-level policy support role.

Broad incumbents

  • Lumina Foundation: A major national foundation focused on increasing postsecondary attainment, with a 'Goal 2025' framework very similar in structure and metrics to myFutureNC's 2M-by-2030 goal. Operates at greater scale but with comparable mission and data-driven progress reporting.

Emerging players

  • Credential Engine: Nonprofit building an open registry of credentials to improve transparency and workforce alignment. Comparable for its focus on credential data infrastructure that supports attainment tracking.

Regional players

  • Southern Education Foundation: Regional nonprofit advancing educational equity and attainment across the American South, including NC. Comparable for its regional policy, research, and advocacy footprint that overlaps with myFutureNC's territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

myFutureNC social profiles

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myFutureNC financial estimates

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myFutureNC leadership team

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Profiles6 records

myFutureNC funding detail

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

myFutureNC M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about myFutureNC

What does myFutureNC do?

myFutureNC is a statewide nonprofit that advances North Carolina's educational attainment and workforce alignment by providing data dashboards, county attainment profiles, policy briefs, the annual State of Educational Attainment Report, and the Champions for Attainment recognition program. It also deploys Regional Impact Managers across all 100 counties and runs collaborative initiatives such as AdvanceNC, which develops micro-pathways in advanced manufacturing trades to close employer skill gaps and accelerate progress toward the state's 2 million by 2030 attainment goal.

Is myFutureNC a public or private company?

myFutureNC is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was myFutureNC founded?

myFutureNC was founded in 2019. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is myFutureNC based?

myFutureNC is headquartered in Raleigh, United States, in the North America region.

How does myFutureNC make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Foundation and Philanthropic Funding is the primary driver. The others are government and Public Funding.

Who are myFutureNC's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are National Skills Coalition, Jobs for the Future (JFF), Achieving the Dream, Complete College America, Education Design Lab, ExcelinEd and SHEEO (State Higher Education Executive Officers Association). Lumina Foundation is listed as a broad incumbent. Credential Engine is listed as an emerging player. Southern Education Foundation is listed as a regional player.

Does myFutureNC have an API?

No public API is recorded for myFutureNC.

What industry is myFutureNC in?

myFutureNC's product category is Education and Workforce Development Policy. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPADAKAE, Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement, with a secondary code of BPAGADAC, After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits. Its NAICS code is 61171.

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EdncPerspective | Across the state, we come together for studentsOrganizations including the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, John M. Belk Endowment, and myFutureNC collaborated to host an asset mapping event at SAS Institute's campus in Cary. Approximately 60 college access professionals identified local resources to increase partnerships and coordinate efforts aimed at ensuring 2 million residents hold a postsecondary degree by 2030.EdncWhat is AdvanceNC? Meet the collaboration rethinking how to serve advanced manufacturing employers and jobseekersAdvanceNC, a collaborative workforce initiative launched in 2023 involving 12 community colleges, three universities, and seven workforce development boards across central North Carolina, received a $1 million investment from the Golden LEAF Foundation in 2025, matched by an additional $1.4 million from Education Design Lab and myFutureNC. The initiative is developing 13 micro-pathways—short-term, employer-aligned credential programs in welding, CNC machining, industrial HVAC, and industrial machinery mechanic—to help rapidly train workers for the 33,000 advanced manufacturing jobs announced in the state last year. The first micro-pathways are planned to launch at Alamance Community College in fall 2026, with a goal of enrolling 1,000 students across the regional network.Appalachian TodaymyFutureNC recognizes App State as a Champion for Attainment for work to ease transfer student pathwaysApp State's Aspire Appalachian program for transfer students was named a 2025 Champion for Attainment by myFutureNC, one of five recipients. The nonprofit aims for 2 million North Carolinians aged 25–44 to hold a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030. The program boosts degree completion rates by over 22% above the national average.