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SUMMARY:Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo for Area Students
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready for an Unforgettable Journey at the Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo!\n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n \n\n	Step Into the Future: Join us for an electrifying opportunity to shape the careers of tomorrow!\n	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.\n	Discover Your Pathway: Middle school students will embark on a thrilling exploration of career opportunities\, unlocking the doors to their futures. \n	Explore Four Dynamic Zones: Dive deep into four immersive zones\, each representing potential career pathways to exciting jobs right here in our area.\n	Hands-On Experience: Engage in hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities\, providing an exhilarating glimpse into the real-world applications of various professions.\n\n\nTeachers\, parents\, and vendors - visit the Worlds of Opportunity Resource Page for more information. 2026 updates will be posted soon!\n\n \n\nThe Zones\n\n \n\n\n	Zone 1: Transportation\, Energy/Utilities\, Public Safety\, Construction\, Agriculture\n	Zone 2: Manufacturing\, Automotive/Logistics\, Engineering/Environment\n	Zone 3: Financial/Financial Services\, Hospitality/Tourism\, Marketing/Communications\, Human Services\, Education\n	Zone 4: Healthcare/Medical\, Technology\, Retail/Customer Service\n\n\n*Please note that zones are subject to change based on employer participation and industry representation.\n\n \n\nWatch video to learn more.\n\n\n\nWorlds of Opportunity Employer Recap\n\n\n\n\n\nInterested in being a Vendor\, Sponsor\, or Partner?\n\n\n\nWant 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. \n\n\n\nInterested in being a sponsor for Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo? Contact Heath Barret for more information.\n\n\n\nInterested in featuring your company in the Worlds of Opportunity Career Guide? Contact Ruth Martineau for more information.\n\n\n\nCurrent Vendors\n\nComing Soon
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong><span style="color:darkorange\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:16.5pt\;">Get Ready for an Unforgettable Journey at the Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo!</span></span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#3F3F3F\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">The Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo is an opportunity to be a part of the pathway&nbsp\;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. </span></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;\n<ul>\n	<li style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Step Into the Future:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;Join us for an electrifying opportunity to shape the careers of tomorrow!</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Calling All Trailblazers:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;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.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Discover Your Pathway:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;Middle school students will embark on a thrilling exploration of career opportunities\, unlocking the doors to their futures.&nbsp\;</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Explore Four Dynamic Zones:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;Dive deep into four immersive zones\, each representing potential career pathways to exciting jobs right here in our area.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Hands-On Experience:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&nbsp\;Engage in hands-on demonstrations and interactive activities\, providing an exhilarating glimpse into the real-world applications of various professions.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><strong><span style="font-size:18px\;"><font face="tahoma\, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Teachers\, parents\, and vendors - visit the<span style="color:#FF8C00\;"><a href="https://www.lynchburgregion.org/talent-workforce/worldsofopportunity/"> Worlds of Opportunity Resource Page</a> </span>for&nbsp\;more information. 2026 updates will be posted soon!</span></font></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="color:#FF8C00\;"><strong><span style="font-size:24px\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;">The Zones</span></span></strong></span><br />\n&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Zone 1:</strong>&nbsp\;Transportation\, Energy/Utilities\, Public Safety\, Construction\, Agriculture</span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Zone 2</strong><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">:</strong>&nbsp\;Manufacturing\, Automotive/Logistics\, Engineering/Environment</span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Zone 3:</strong>&nbsp\;Financial/Financial Services\, Hospitality/Tourism\, Marketing/Communications\, Human Services\, Education</span></span></li>\n	<li style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box\; color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box\;">Zone 4:</strong>&nbsp\;Healthcare/Medical\, Technology\, </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; font-size: 16px\;">Retail/Customer Service</span></li>\n</ul>\n\n<div style="box-sizing: border-box\;"><strong><span style="color:#FF0000\;"><em><span style="font-size: 16px\;">*Please note that zones are subject to change based on employer participation and industry representation.</span></em></span></strong></div>\n\n<div style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;">&nbsp\;</div>\n\n<div style="color:#3F3F3F\;margin-bottom:0in\;line-height:normal\;background:white\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"><strong><span style="font-size:24px\;"><a href="https://youtu.be/CIluuDMUVPo?si=p96Pn_qaWYSECrhj"><span style="color:#FF8C00\;">Watch video to learn more</span></a></span><span style="color:#FF8C00\;"><span style="font-size:24px\;">.</span></span></strong></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:26px\;"><a href="https://youtu.be/34C9bWdxn5k?si=cNYPlIHZ6kUdO2yO">Worlds of Opportunity Employer Recap</a></span></strong></div>\n\n<div align="center" style="margin-bottom:0in\;text-align:center\;line-height:normal\;">\n<hr align="center" noshade="noshade" size="0" style="color:#3F3F3F\;" width="100%" /></div>\n<br />\n<strong><span style="background:white\;"><span style="color:darkorange\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:16.5pt\;">Interested in being a Vendor\, Sponsor\, or Partner?</span></span></span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span style="background:white\;">Want to have your company represented at Worlds of Opportunity and host an interactive booth? Complete registration now to reserve your spot\, and</span>&nbsp\;<a href="http://mailto:tgilmartin@lynchburgregion.org/" style="box-sizing:border-box\;overflow-wrap:break-word\;font-variant-ligatures:normal\;font-variant-caps:normal\;orphans:2\;text-align:start\;widows:2\;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px\;word-spacing:0px\;"><span style="background:white\;text-decoration:none\;text-underline:none\;">Tori Gilmartin</span></a>&nbsp\;<span style="background:white\;">will contact you with next steps.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nInterested in being a sponsor for Worlds of Opportunity Career Expo? Contact&nbsp\;<a href="http://mailto:hbarret@lynchburgregion.org/">Heath Barret</a>&nbsp\;for more information.<br />\n<br />\nInterested in featuring your company in the Worlds of Opportunity Career Guide? Contact <a href="mailto:ruth@chamber-marketing.com?subject=Worlds%20of%20Opportunity%20Career%20Guide">Ruth Martineau</a> for more information.</span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<strong><span style="background-image: initial\; background-position: initial\; background-size: initial\; background-repeat: initial\; background-attachment: initial\; background-origin: initial\; background-clip: initial\;"><span style="color: darkorange\;"><span style="font-family: tahoma\, sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size: 16.5pt\;">Current Vendors</span></span></span></span></strong>\n\n<div><span style="font-size:16px\;"><span style="font-family:tahoma\;">Coming Soon</span></span></div>\n
LOCATION:On the Campus of Central Virginia Community College 3506 Wards Road\, Lynchburg \, VA 24502
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