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SHOWCASE CAREER PATHS

For five years, Worlds of Work has opened the eyes of middle school students in the Northern Shenandoah Valley to career paths. Nearly 80 exhibitors engage with students through hands-on career exploration.

EVENT LOGISTICS FOR EXHIBITORS

WoW! is held at Shenandoah University's James R. Wilkins Athletics and Events Center. The event is held over the course of two days.

Exhibitor Setup
Wednesday, April 20, 2022: 2PM - 5PM
Thursday, April 21, 2022: 8AM - 10AM

Event Days & Times (students on site)
Thursday, April 21, 2022: 10AM-2:30PM
Friday, April 22, 2022: 8:30AM - 2PM

Tear Down/Clean Up
Friday, April 22, 2022: 2PM-5PM

2022 EVENT

April 21 & 22, 2022

Wilkins Events Center @ Shenandoah University

Deadline to Register:
March 21, 2022

EXHIBITOR CRITERIA

Businesses representing the following 'Worlds' are encouraged to participate!

Agriculture
Communications
Construction
Finance
Health Science
Hospitality & Tourism
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Public Service
Transportation & Logistics

Activity Requirement
Exhibitors must provide a brief, hands-on activity for students that demonstrates specific skills or a job that correlates to one available in our region. Students will move through the Worlds, obtaining stamps in their passport for each activity completed.

Location Requirement
Exhibitors must have a location in Virginia or presence in Clarke County, Frederick County, Page County, Rappahannock County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, or Winchester, Virginia.