Career Connection
Cultivating the Workforce of Tomorrow
We believe College and Career Readiness means that our students have a solid understanding of their interests and strengths with a firm grasp of the skills necessary to successfully compete in today’s fast-paced, global economy.
In order to be prepared for life after high school, students must have access to a variety of career exploration opportunities to increase their technical knowledge, create industry networks and build their communication skills online and off. The Napa Valley Education Foundation’s Career Connection supports students countywide by developing relationships and partnerships with employers in our community around a common goal: college and career readiness for all students.
Making a difference every day
of program participants reported being introduced to new industry connections for future career connections.
of high school Summer Mentor Program participants are hired by their job site upon completion of the summer program.
Napa County businesses participate each year in the Summer Mentor program as partners and employers of student participants.
Careers in Action
Exploration begins with connection. Through engaging classroom presentations and interactive discussions, our speakers inspire and educate students, offering a firsthand glimpse into the skills, challenges, and opportunities that shape their respective careers.
Summer Mentorship Program
The Summer Mentor Program gives Napa County students a look into career paths available in Napa Valley’s key industries and is designed in close partnership with local employers who ensure that students are getting authentic, valuable work experience. prepare them for their mentorship experience and help them map out their career journey.
Career Days & Financial Literacy
Our Career Connection partners are professionals from restaurants, engineering, law, healthcare, nonprofits, and more educate students about their career, their personal educational path and similar careers within the industry.
Current Opportunities
Career Connection offers a wide range of programs and services available to all students in Napa County.
Scholarships
The Future Rising Star Hospitality Professionals Scholarship
The Future Rising Star Hospitality Professionals Scholarship benefits one exceptional graduating senior who attends a high school in Napa County and wants to attend a four-year college, junior college, trade school, the culinary institute, and or an accredited program that allows them access to a career in the Hospitality, Food and Beverage Industry.
Summer Mentor Program
Earn a summer job and gain workplace skills.
Join the NVEF summer mentor program and secure a job in one of Napa’s key industries. Selected students will receive a paid summer job while being provided hands-on workshops to build professional skills.
Digital Design Camp
Level up your creative skills this summer.
Join NVEF for our free Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro certification courses. Led by accomplished design educator J.P. Castillo, students will have the opportunity to learn the ins and outs of photo and video editing.
Become an Employer Partner!
We are currently recruiting employer partners to hire student employees, to speak in classrooms and at career days, and more.
