“Rise to Success is helping me achieve my education and career goals. It supplied me with a job that was centered in my field of interest, it has helped me build a professional network, and I am confident in my abilities to be an X-ray Tech because of my experience as a Radiology Assistant. Having the opportunity to interact with patients and learning different workflows are preparing me to be successful. Rise to Success is helping me reach my financial goals, excel in my college courses and build relationships with colleagues and mentors who support me every step of the way.”
Kyonnie Reyes
Imaging Patient Assistant
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Northwest Cabarrus High School, Class of 2023
“The Rise to Success program helped me establish myself, expand my vision and get a job straight out of high school. It also inspired my siblings to go to school and helped me be a better role model for them. Seeing the impact I had on my family inspired me and gave me the push to keep going.”
Nya Jenkins
Certified Surgical Technologist
Central Georgia Technical College, Class of 2025
Howard High School
Rise to Success is a sponsorship program that enables current high school seniors to earn an associate degree or certification in a health care-related discipline from a local community college.
While participants are in college, they are hired into an entry-level, part-time position. Participants are expected to work for Atrium Health for the duration of their college career and an additional year after completion of their associate degree; participants are also encouraged to earn their bachelor’s degree upon program completion.
Rise to Success Flyer- Greater Charlotte
Rise to Sucess Flyer- Navicent & Floyd/Rome
Greater Charlotte (Mecklenburg County students are not eligible to apply)
Graduated with a high school diploma and 18 years of age as of June 15
Minimum 3.00 GPA (unweighted)
Must complete and submit all required application materials including essay questions and teacher and recommendation
Navicent/Macon & Floyd/Rome
For more information, email risetosuccess@atriumhealth.org.
Applications for Rise to Success 2026 close Sunday, March 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
