Pathways2Careers Program
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. The program is open to all home-schooled, private school, and public school students in the the City of Williamsburg, James City County, and York County, grades 9-12. 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 2024-2025 program applications are open below.
TOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Students will tour three local businesses, showcasing lucrative career paths and establishing lifelong industry connections, along with a student welcome at the William & Mary Entrepreneurship Hub, and more. Business Partners have previously included Sentara Regional Medical Center, HMP Properties, Chesapeake Bank, WYDaily / 92.3 FM The Tide, and more. The 2023-2024 Business Partners will be announced soon. Thirty minutes of the evening will be reserved for dinner.
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 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.
APPLY FOR THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM
Applications for the 2024-2025 program are open below. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Moore, Vice President of Communications & Programming for the Greater Williamsburg Chamber.