On April 10, hundreds of high school sophomores from across Windham County will participate in the Sophomore Summit, the largest career awareness, exploration, and planning event of the year.
With more than 30 different employers and organizations represented, students can see the variety of opportunity in their own backyards and the pathways to get there.
According to a news release, the day-long summit is designed to help students better understand career options and the pathways to reach them. Students will attend two, hour-long workshops from a list of 14 different career and industry pathways based on their interests, aptitudes, and professional aspirations.
Workshops are being held at SIT Graduate Institute and throughout the community, including tours of C&S Wholesale Grocers, Fulflex Manufacturing, Shear Designs Hair Studio, and the Brattleboro Police Department.
Led by BDCC, the Sophomore Summit planning committee includes representatives from Youth Services, Vermont Student Assistance Corporation, and the four participating supervisory unions.
Last year, the event provided students' insights into careers they are already attracted to, and those who were undecided about a career path appreciated the diverse perspectives at the Summit.