Project Kitty Hawk

North Carolina lags the rest of the country in educational attainment, with only 20.5% of people 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree, compared to the national average of 22.5%. Project Kitty Hawk, a nonprofit organization, was born to change this, partnering with University of North Carolina (UNC) System schools to make higher education accessible to millions across the state.

Their team of education innovators and technologists isn't just imagining a more educated North Carolina – they're building the digital infrastructure to make it happen. As a remote-first organization, they're proving that the future of education extends beyond traditional campus boundaries, starting with their own workplace culture.

What happens when you combine educational expertise with the flexibility of remote work? You get a team that understands firsthand how to break down geographical barriers to learning. Working across North Carolina's diverse regions, Project Kitty Hawk demonstrates that location shouldn't limit access to either education or career opportunities.

Their mission and culture reflect parallel innovations:

• Breaking traditional boundaries: Just as they're expanding access to education beyond campus walls, their remote-first structure allows them to attract top talent from across the education and technology sectors.
• Impact-driven focus: Every team member, regardless of location, shares a common purpose of transforming educational attainment in North Carolina.
• Innovation through example: By successfully operating remotely, they're modeling how traditional institutions can embrace new ways of working and learning.

As a nonprofit, their focus remains laser-sharp on their mission: North Carolina's economic future depends on bridging the gap between workforce needs and educational opportunities. Project Kitty Hawk approaches this challenge with a modern mindset, proving that you don't need to be bound by geography to create local impact. Their remote-first structure allows them to bring together the best minds in education technology, instructional design, and academic innovation, regardless of where those experts call home.