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Stay up to date with the latest news, announcements, and events from ECVC. Here, we share stories that highlight our mission of creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Additionally, we provide updates on our business services, community partnerships, and milestones from our leadership and workforce. Whether you’re looking for press releases, event recaps, or program highlights, you’ll find the latest ECVC updates here.
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ECVC Featured on BBB’s “The Good Guide to Business” Podcast
ECVC President and CEO Jason Thomas recently joined the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas for an episode of The Good Guide to Business podcast highlighting ECVC’s mission, impact, and commitment to creating meaningful employment opportunities for people...
ECVC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26
ECVC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 Eastern Carolina Vocational Center is proud to share the ECVC Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26, featuring a message from President and CEO Jason Thomas. In his annual letter, Jason reflects on what makes ECVC unique—not...
ECVC Named 2026 AMVets Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) has been named the recipient of the 2026 AMVETS Department of North Carolina Veteran Friendly Employer of the Year Award, recognizing the organization's commitment to Veteran employment, workplace...
ECVC Receives Inaugural BBB Catalyst Award for Community Impact Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) is proud to have received the inaugural BBB Catalyst Award from the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas at the 2026 BBB Awards Ceremony in Raleigh....
ECVC Expands Pre-ETS Program to Beaufort County High Schools
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Building on the success of its Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program launched in partnership with Pitt County Schools, Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (ECVC) has expanded services into Beaufort County during the 2025–2026...
From Uncertainty to Direction: Lucas’ Pre-ETS Journey
Pre-Employment Transition Services in North Carolina: Lucas’ Success Story Pre-Employment Transition Services help students with disabilities build confidence, explore careers, and prepare for life after high school. Through ECVC’s Pre-ETS program, Lucas gained...
ECVC Presented 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award for Seventh Consecutive Year
GREENVILLE, NC – January 5, 2026 – Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (ECVC) was formally presented today with the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award (Gold) during an on-site visit from NCWorks representatives, marking the seventh consecutive year the...
ECVC Honors Employees with 2025 Foundation Awards
GREENVILLE, NC – December 2025 — Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (ECVC) recognized six outstanding employees with Foundation Awards during its annual employee Christmas luncheon on December 19th, 2025. The ECVC Foundation Awards 2025 celebrate employees whose...
Relive ECVC’s 60th Anniversary Banquet — Now with Full Video and Captions!
What an unforgettable evening! On October 2, 2025, ECVC celebrated 60 years of “Jobs with Purpose” at our Anniversary Banquet, held at Rock Springs Center. The event brought together employees, partners, community leaders, and friends to honor six decades of...
The Daily Reflector Highlights ECVC’s Employee Success Story of the Year: William Hippard
October 4, 2025 – Greenville, NC We’re proud to share that The Daily Reflector recently featured ECVC’s 2025 Employee Success Story of the Year, William Hippard, celebrating his dedication, hard work, and professional growth through ECVC’s Employment Services program....