The Center for Craft, Creativity and Design adopted the following Education Goals:

• Provide technical multimedia
support for content design and delivery of digital learning about craft, creativity and design for learners of all ages.
• Support collaborative residency programs to: bring internationally recognized artists to the region; support international residencies for regional artists; and support regional corporate and community artist residencies.
• Provide internship opportunities for students enrolled in area colleges and universities.
• Support regional and national meetings, conferences and symposia that will expand recognition of the craft leadership in North Carolina.
• Be a catalyst for program collaboration between faculty of the University of North Carolina regional universities and colleges, with regional organizations and artists.