Dare Challenge Collegiate Campus Expansion Effort in Full Throttle

March 4, 2024: Beach 104 was witness to the much anticipated kick-off of the Dare Challenge Campus Expansion Project. The delivery of materials heralds the first significant step in this major transformation, which seeks to increase student accommodation capacity from a modest 15 to a more significant figure of over 40.

Expanding Opportunities and Cultivating Growth

The initiative, in collaboration with Dare County and the Dare Board of Commissioners, seeks to benefit a greater number of individuals on the back of enhanced facilities. The expansion project will not only fundamentally change the physicality of the campus but also aims to provide a more diverse selection of valuable opportunities for students.

• Partnership with Dare County: This invaluable partnership will furnish Dare Challenge students with opportunities to acquire fundamental skills for their future careers by addressing many vital work-related issues within the county.
• Scholarship Program in collaboration with College of the Albemarle: A significant milestone in Dare Challenge’s mission, this partnership will offer students scholarships for a degree or certification in their chosen vocational field.

Expanding the Dare Challenge’s horizons may provide a stepping stone to a plethora of educational possibilities and career paths. This move is sure to empower students on their journey, giving them a valuable springboard into the future.

Transforming Lives

Beyond broadening prospects, the Dare Challenge is also set to unveil an on-site GED lab right on campus to help students obtain their high school diplomas, regardless of their previous educational level or experience. This, combined with the hands-on experience gained by assisting the county, will aid in creating well-rounded individuals ready to soar in chosen career paths.

We’ve already seen a glimpse of the transformative power of the Dare Challenge with the success of Rocco Kasmark, an automotive technology program graduate. Seeing Rocco flourish and become a significant member of our team serves as proof of Dare Challenge’s potential to change lives.

A Brighter Future

While fostering the personal development of students, the Dare Challenge Campus Expansion Project is also paying it forward to the Dare County community with a wide-reaching ripple effect of benefits. The collaboration also signals an exciting chapter for the Dare Challenge.

Stay tuned as we continue to transform lives, empower individuals, and build a brighter future, all while witnessing the exciting growth of our beloved campus. We could not be prouder of the positive impact this monumental project will undoubtedly have on our students and wider community.