Registration is now open for the inaugural Career GPS: Guiding Pathways to Success Expo hosted by Stafford County Public Schools.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 (Rain Date April 30)
Event Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
Set Up: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Stafford Regional Airport (95 Aviation Way).
Audience: Approximately 2,500 sixth grade students and accompanying staff and parent chaperones.
As a leader in your industry, your participation can inspire and educate students about the skills, opportunities, and career pathways in your field. Whether through interactive exhibits, hands-on demonstrations, or engaging conversations, your involvement will play a critical role in shaping students’ early career awareness and exploration.
How You Can Participate:
- Host an exhibit to showcase your industry and the skills needed to succeed.
- Provide a hands-on activity or demonstration to engage students in learning about your field.
- Share age-appropriate insights about the educational and career pathways in your industry.
- Sponsor event swag by providing drawstring bags and/or pens for all 2,500 student participants or in increments of 300.
- Sponsorships available starting at $500. See attached flyer.
Keep in Mind:
- This is an outdoor event with a rain date. Please ensure you are available on both dates in case of inclement weather.
- Any food in your display MUST be nut free and allergen information should be clearly visible.
- This event is a critical first step in the middle school phase of our career exploration initiative: EmpowerED Exploration.
Register to Host an Exhibitor Booth TODAY!: A standard booth is roughly 10′ x 10′ with a 6’ table and 2 chairs. Your table may be on asphalt or grass. Participation is free, but YOU MUST REGISTER TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE. Together, we can inspire students’ curiosity and empower their decisions so they are prepared to excel as they explore meaningful career pathways.