Over 2,300 8th-grade students from Sumner County will be attending the Sumner County 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair hosted by Volunteer State Community College. Industry Representatives will share their future career opportunities with students through a live, campus event.
Friday, February 28, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Career Exploration Fair provides an avenue for eighth graders preparing to enter local high schools to explore a breadth of career areas and make an informed decision when choosing their courses. This fair helps raise awareness and excitement that shows incoming freshmen the relevance of their studies and the opportunities their futures hold.
The students experiencing the Career Exploration Fair are prepared to visit the fair through an exploratory classroom curriculum that allows them to learn about professionalism and evaluate their personality, strengths, interests, and potential careers.
After meeting with career and college representatives, we hope students attending the event are better equipped to answer these questions:
- What are my goals?
- What are my career aspirations?
- What steps do I need to begin now to reach my goals?
We need individuals in your profession to share “the good news” about your career and share insight into future career opportunities with students with 8th graders. This is the time for our children to begin working on making their career goals a reality one day.
We are seeking career and industry representatives who can commit to a full-day event. Students will arrive in groups prepared to speak to you, college advisors, and college instructors in 25-minute shifts. The day is fast-paced and fun!
Registration
There is no fee to participate in this event. We invite you to register using the Business Interest Form.
2025 Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum Corporate Sponsor - $2,500
- Business logo, company mission, and contact information insert for take-home family packets
- Featured Visibility on the Career Exploration Fair website for the academic year
- Company recognition of sponsorship level on the event website and day of materials
- Recorded Radio Interview to be aired on WVCP - FM 88.5
- Company logo on Volunteer t-shirt
Gold Corporate Sponsor - $1,500
- Featured Visibility on the Career Exploration Fair website for the academic year
- Company recognition of sponsorship level on the event website and day of materials
- Recorded Radio Interview to be aired on WVCP - FM 88.5
- Company logo on Volunteer t-shirt
Silver Corporate Sponsor - $500
- Featured Visibility on the Career Exploration Fair website for the academic year
- Company recognition of sponsorship level on the event website and day of materials
- Recognition of sponsorship to be aired on WVCP - FM 88.5
- Company logo on Volunteer t-shirt
More Information
For more information, please call (615) 230-3742 or email dualenrollment@volstate.edu.
