1,500 8th grade students are matched with a career of interest during Middle School Mentor Day. Professionals from restaurants, engineering, law, healthcare, nonprofits, and more educate students about their career, their personal educational path and similar careers within the industry.
100 students - interested in a deep dive into an industry participate in an 8-week paid mentoring experience. They shadow and learn about the various aspects of an entire industry and participate in a weekly professional skills class taught by the NVEF job coach.
Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation
Napa Valley Grapegrowers
Beckstoffer Vineyards
Corison Winery
Foley Family Wines
Grgich Hills Estate
Hall Wines
Hudson Ranch
Jericho Canyon Vineyards
Jessup Cellars
Larkmead Vineyards
Napa Wine Company
Opus One
Pine Ridge Vineyards
Renteria Vineyard Management
Silverado Farming Company
Tres Sabores
V.Sattui
Viader Vineyards & Winery
Walsh Vineyards Management
Yount Mill Vineyards
Bell Products
Craiker Architects
Napa Valley Unified School District
NOVA Group, Inc
Embassy Suites
Hilton Garden Inn & Suites
Meritage Resort & Spa
Silverado Resort & Spa
Vista Collina Resort
Eikos
Foodshed
Thomas Keller Restaurant Group
Our summer mentor programs provide students with hands on opportunities in Napa’s key industries. Learn more below.