2025 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair

Deadline: Oct 01, 2025 11:59 pm (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Date: Oct 22, 2025 9:00 am - Oct 22, 2025 2:00 pm (EDT)

2001 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701, United States

About the event

Opening the eyes of middle school students to potential careers is the focus of the Blount County Career Exploration Fair. Presented by the Blount Partnership, the event introduces rising high school students to business leaders and employers while giving them brief hands-on experiences as they ponder potential career paths with local companies. More than 1,500 students from all Blount County and Maryville and Alcoa city middle schools, along with local private schools participate. Companies are represented in the fields of finance, internet technology, computer science, architecture, construction, HVAC, manufacturing, government, law, health science, food science, culinary, education and other career areas. Soft skills sessions are also offered to give students guidance on handshakes, interview etiquette, dressing for success and quick pitches.

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Platinum Sponsor	$2,000.00	Non-refundable	Platinum Sponsor receives * Top billing on all signage, collateral materials and promotional items. * Logo on all printed and digital communications, including press releases, newsletters, and website. * Featured via media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media. * Featured on visitor center lobby monitors * Prominent logo and hyperlink on the official event website. * Sponsor mentions during the event * Recognition in produced signage, collateral materials and promotional items. * Recognition in media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media.
Gold Sponsor	$1,500.00	Non-refundable	Gold Sponsor receives * Featured via media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media. * Featured on visitor center lobby monitors * Prominent logo and hyperlink on the official event website. * Sponsor mentions during the event * Recognition in produced signage, collateral materials and promotional items. * Recognition in media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media.
Silver Sponsor	$1,000.00	Non-refundable	Silver Sponsor receives * Prominent logo and hyperlink on the official event website. * Sponsor mentions during the event * Recognition in produced signage, collateral materials and promotional items. * Recognition in media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media.
Bronze Sponsor	$500.00	Non-refundable	Bronze Sponsor receives Logo and hyperlink on the official event website. Sponsor mentions during the event * Recognition in produced signage, collateral materials and promotional items. * Recognition in media campaigns including website, social media, print and digital media.

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2025 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair

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