Attention Seniors and Juniors: Pathways2Careers Program - connecting local high school students to businesses in Greater Williamsburg
Below is information for the Pathways2Careers program hosted by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce. We are thrilled for the opportunity to connect local students with businesses in Greater Williamsburg.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Hosted by the Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce, the Pathways2Careers program connects local high school and high-school-level homeschool students with businesses in Greater Williamsburg. Each business tour takes place in the evening, and dinner is provided. Attire is business casual, which includes polos, button-down shirts, blouses, sweaters, dresses, skirts, pants, and close-toed shoes. To end the program, students will have the opportunity to apply for internships and externships with our Business Partners. Students in grades 11 and 12 will also have the opportunity to interview to receive one of two college or trade school scholarships. There is no cost to participate in the program. The 2022-2023 program applications are open below.
TOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES Students will tour six local businesses, showcasing lucrative career paths and establishing lifelong industry connections. 2022-2023 Business Partners will include HMP Properties, Chesapeake Bank, WYDaily / 92.3 FM The Tide, and more. Thirty minutes of the evening will be reserved for dinner and learning workplace readiness skills from program advisors.
INTERNSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Learn interview tips from program advisors, and put your skills to the test! To end the program, students will have the opportunity to apply internships and externships with our 2022 Business Partners. Students in grades 11 and 12 will also have the opportunity to interview to receive one of two college or trade school scholarships.
Registration is live and you may register online HERE
Our first visits will be held on Mondays on the following dates from 5:30pm-7:30pm:
November 14th
January 9th
February 6th
March 13th
April 17th
We have confirmed business visits with HMP Properties, Chesapeake Bank, The City of Williamsburg, and Local Daily Media, We are confirming our last business partner now.
