ECVC, Inc. - Eastern Carolina Vocational Center

10/14/2026

ECVC is proud to fund an endowment scholarship at East Carolina University that helps support students with disabilities as they pursue their educational goals and build brighter futures.

Congratulations to William Carroll, recipient of the ECVC Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year! We were honored to attend the scholarship ceremony and celebrate William’s accomplishments. William is double majoring in Physics and Electrical Engineering and expects to graduate in May 2028. We wish him continued success in his academic journey and all the exciting opportunities that lie ahead.

Pictured (L to R): ECVC's President and CEO, Jason Thomas, and the 2026-2027 ECVC Scholarship Recipient, William Carroll.

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10/13/2026

Still thinking about our visit from John Register!

We were honored to welcome John to ECVC as the keynote speaker for our 61st Anniversary Banquet, but what made his visit truly special happened before he ever took the stage.

John spent an hour and a half at our facility meeting our employees, learning their names, listening to their stories, and sharing plenty of smiles and laughter along the way. His genuine interest in the people who make ECVC what it is made a lasting impression on all of us.

Thank you, John Register Inspired Communications International, LLC, for sharing your powerful message with our community — and even more so, for taking the time to connect with our employees.

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10/09/2026

Meet Bill Mitchum, President of Mercer Glass Co., Inc., and Treasurer of the ECVC Board of Directors!

Bill joined the Board in January 2017 after hearing former Board Member Fred Mattox speak enthusiastically about ECVC’s mission. Since July 2024, Bill has served as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee.

Bill believes meaningful employment helps people with disabilities recognize their abilities, understand their importance to the community and experience a greater sense of purpose and self-worth.

“I believe in ECVC and see it as one of the jewels of Pitt County. It is my honor to serve.”

Outside of his professional and board responsibilities, Bill enjoys golfing, boating and spending time with his family at the beach.

Thank you, Bill, for your leadership and dedication to ECVC!

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10/08/2026

We are so proud to see Employee Success Story of the Year recipient James Stewart featured in The Daily Reflector.

James, a custodian on ECVC’s janitorial team, completed a registered apprenticeship through Apprenticeship NC and earned his Journeyworker credential — a skill-based milestone he’ll carry throughout his career.

He was honored at ECVC’s 61st Anniversary Banquet on Oct. 1, where his story reminded us all why our mission matters.

Read James’s story in The Daily Reflector below. ⬇️

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https://www.reflector.com/news/local/ecvc-custodian-finds-niche-at-courthouse-named-employee-of-the-year/article_6bf9eaad-2d86-401f-a32b-b522e310d0b9.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social

In the 1946 Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey — played by actor James Stewart — gets a rare chance to see the difference his life has made.

10/08/2026

On Tuesday we were pleased to welcome the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) to ECVC!

We truly appreciate the opportunity to showcase our workplace, share our mission, and discuss how partnerships like these help connect individuals with meaningful career opportunities.

Thank you to CIT for connecting with our staff and learning about the work we do!

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10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined ECVC for a kickoff breakfast celebrating the launch of Pitt County Economic Development’s 2026 Manufacturing Week!

We enjoyed bringing together community and industry partners to connect, collaborate, and highlight the resources and services available to support our local manufacturers.

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10/07/2026

We’re a few days late celebrating National Custodian Day… but we have a pretty good excuse. 😅

The night before, we were busy celebrating one of our own — James Stewart, ECVC’s 2026 Employee Success Story of the Year — at our 61st Anniversary Banquet! 🎉

So, technically, we missed the social media holiday because we were still busy celebrating a custodian. 😉

While we may be a little late to the post, we’re never late to say thank you.

We’re proud to recognize James and all the hardworking members of ECVC’s custodial team who work behind the scenes every day to keep the facilities we serve clean, safe, and welcoming.

Your work matters, and we appreciate all that you do! 💙

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10/06/2026

We were honored to welcome manufacturers, industry leaders, educators, and community partners to ECVC yesterday for a Kickoff Breakfast celebrating the first day of Pitt County Economic Development's 2026 Manufacturing Week celebration!

The morning included meaningful conversations, connections, and guided facility tours showcasing the people, skills, and manufacturing capabilities right here in Greenville.

A special thank you to everyone who joined us and helped recognize the importance of Manufacturing Week and the incredible impact of manufacturing in our community.

ECVC Manufacturing by the Numbers:

- 38 million batteries shipped last fiscal year — making ECVC one of the largest suppliers of batteries to the military, right here in Greenville.

- 300,000+ battery terminal adapters manufactured

- 170,000 picture frames manufactured

We’re proud of the work happening at ECVC and grateful to our employees and partners who make it happen! Here’s to celebrating manufacturing, innovation, and opportunity!

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10/06/2026

We're proud to share that the City of Greenville has officially proclaimed October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

Thank you, Mayor P.J. Connelly, for recognizing the value, talent, and contributions of people with disabilities in our workforce and community.

At ECVC, this proclamation is a powerful reminder of our mission: to help persons with disabilities attain a higher quality of life through the achievement of their vocational goals.

Let's celebrate NDEAM together and continue building workplaces where talent and value shine!

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10/05/2026

Congratulations to James Stewart — ECVC’s 2026 Employee Success Story of the Year! 🎉

James’s story is a powerful example of determination, growth, and the impact meaningful employment can have in a person’s life. His accomplishments reflect ECVC’s mission to help people with disabilities achieve a higher quality of life through the achievement of their vocational goals. James was recognized at ECVC’s 61st Anniversary Banquet on Oct. 1, with keynote speaker John Register, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

Watch James's inspiring story below ⬇️ or on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/BEa4XkTfzT0

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Meet James Stewart, ECVC’s 2026 Employee Success Story of the Year!...