Welcome to ECVC News & Events
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.
Recent Headlines
Lou Ferrigno headlines ECVC’s 60th Anniversary Banquet
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - The Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) celebrated six decades of service and success Thursday night at its 60th Anniversary Banquet at Rock Springs Center, with a special keynote address by actor, motivational speaker, and retired...
ECVC Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month and 60 Years of Jobs with Purpose
GREENVILLE, NC — Sept. 24, 2025 — Eastern Carolina Vocational Center, Inc. (ECVC) will join organizations across the country this October in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This year marks the 80th anniversary of NDEAM,...
ECVC Janitorial Celebrates 20 Years of Service
Greenville, NC – August 1, 2025 – ECVC Janitorial, a division of Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC), is proud to celebrate 20 years of service in Pitt County. Since launching on July 1, 2005, the team has grown from just three employees to a dedicated workforce...
FY24–25 Annual Report: A Message from the CEO
“Any way you measure it, Fiscal Year 2024–25 was a tremendous success. This is a testament to the strength of our team and the foundation ECVC was built on over the decades.”— Jason Thomas, President & CEO We’re proud to share ECVC’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year...
ECVC Celebrates 60 Years of Impact with Milestone Banquet Featuring Lou Ferrigno
Greenville, NC – July 18, 2025 – Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) will celebrate six decades of service and success at its 60th Anniversary Banquet on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Rock Springs Center, with a special keynote...
ECVC Launches First-Ever “Job Ready Jumpstart” Summer Program for Students with Disabilities
Greenville, NC – June 30, 2025 – Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) recently completed its first Pre-ETS Summer Job Ready Jumpstart, a four-day immersive experience designed to help high school students with disabilities explore future careers and...
State Legislators Visit and Tour ECVC’s Production Facility
Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) recently welcomed several North Carolina and federal legislators for a two-day roundtable and facility tour, spotlighting the organization’s mission to empower individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment. The...
ECVC Welcomes Students for Grow Local Week 2025
As part of Grow Local Week 2025, ECVC was proud to host students from Pitt County Schools and give them an inside look at how we provide employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and deliver high-quality business services. During the weeklong...
Empowering Students Through Pre-ETS at Pitt Academy
We’re excited to share our latest video spotlighting the impact of ECVC’s Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program at Pitt Academy! 🎥 Watch the video by clicking here! In this inspiring feature, ECVC’s Pre-ETS Manager, Mrs. Shirley Reed, sits down with...
ECVC employees honored with Foundation Awards
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Six employees at an Eastern Carolina business were honored just before Christmas. Eastern Carolina Vocational Center (ECVC) says the employees were presented with Foundation Awards at a Christmas lunch on December 20th. Located at 2100...