Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo for Area Students

🚀 Get Ready for an Unforgettable Journey at the Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo!

The Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo is an opportunity to be a part of the pathway that will attract youth to business with in-demand careers. Middle school students from across the region will be invited to attend and explore career opportunities for their future. Four zones are identified as potential career pathways to jobs in our area. Each zone will provide hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities to create a relevant job awareness for each student to help them choose the right track for the futures.
 

  • Step Into the Future: Join us for an electrifying opportunity to shape the careers of tomorrow!
  • Calling All Trailblazers: Be part of a groundbreaking event designed to ignite the passions of our youth and unveil the endless possibilities in the world of business and beyond.
  • Discover Your Pathway: Middle school students will embark on a thrilling exploration of career opportunities, unlocking the doors to their futures. High school students, college students, and job seekers will also have an opportunity to explore from 4:30pm-7pm on the first day.
  • Explore Four Dynamic Zones: Dive deep into four immersive zones, each representing potential career pathways to exciting jobs right here in our area.
  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities, providing an exhilarating glimpse into the real-world applications of various professions.
Parents, students, teachers, and job seekers, you can find more information here.
 
The Zones
 
  • Zone 1: Transportation, Energy/Utilities, Public Safety, Construction, Agriculture
  • Zone 2: Manufacturing, Automotive/Logistics, Engineering/Environment
  • Zone 3: Financial/Financial Services, Hospitality/Tourism, Marketing/Communications, Human Services, Education
  • Zone 4: Healthcare/Medical, Technology, Retail/Customer Service,
 
Watch video to learn more.



Interested in being a Vendor, Sponsor, or Partner?

Want to have your company represented at Worlds of Opportunity and host an interactive booth? Complete registration now to reserve your spot, and Tori Gilmartin will contact you with next steps. 

Interested in being a sponsor or advertising in our Worlds of Opportunity program? Contact Heath Barret for more information.


Current Vendors
 
Aerofin Good News Magazine, Exchange Media Group
Atlantic Union Bank Handy Distribution
Banker Steel Innovairre
Bedford Regional Water Authority Integrated Technology Group Inc
British Swim School of Roanoke - Lynchburg Innovative Wireless Technologies
Buffalo Air Handling Johnson Health Center
BWX Technologies, Inc. Lynchburg Army Recruiting Company
C&C Piping and Fabrication Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
Centra Lynchburg Grows
Centra- Radiology Lynchburg Hillcats
CertainTeed Saint-Gobain Lynchburg Public Library (City of Lynchburg)
CloudFit Software Old Dominion Job Corps Center
Coleman-Adams Construction, Inc. Piney Ridge Contracting & Consulting, Inc.
Collaborative Health Partners Quality Archery Designs
Cooper Steel of Virginia Red Hill - Patrick Henry National Memorial
Delta Star Inc Sonny Merryman
Earth Right Mid-Atlantic Southern Air, Inc.
Foster Fuels Inc. Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Framatome Virginia Technical Institute
   

Event Sponsors

Zone Partner
CENTRA
Earth Right Mid-Atlantic
Innovate Lynchburg
Event Guide/Workbook Partner
Lynchburg Association of REALTORS®, Inc.
Back Pack Partner
CTA Consultants LLC
Fully Promoted
Host Partner
Central Virginia Community College

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Date and Time

Monday Oct 14, 2024 Tuesday Oct 15, 2024

October 14th - 7:30am-7pm*
October 15th - 7:30am-2pm


*Open Expo for high school & college students from 4:30pm-7pm

Location

On the Campus of Central Virginia Community College
3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg , VA 24502

Contact Information

(434) 845-5966 x11
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