Henrico's Life Ready Expo

WHAT IS IT: The Life Ready Expo is our district-wide career exploration event for area students in grades 6-12, offering students and their families the opportunity to talk with employers from each career cluster to learn about career pathways, educational requirements, compensation, and future growth in career fields.

WHY PARTICIPATE: The goal is for students to learn about various careers while forming connections with businesses and industry leaders. To tackle the growing labor shortage, students need to be exposed to careers far earlier than their senior year. The
Life Ready Expo is an opportunity for you to establish connections with students early on, building your employee capacity for the future. And don’t forget, our junior and senior students attending the event will be looking for opportunities for internships, summer employment, as well as careers after their graduation.

HOW DO I SIGN UP: HERE is the Registration Link. Registration is now open and will close after Friday, September 5th. After registering, you will receive detailed information at the beginning of September. Don’t let the deadline sneak by you!

EVENT INFORMATION: There is no fee for your participation. Arrive at Hermitage High School (8301 Hungary Springs Rd, Henrico, VA 23228) between 4:45-5:15 pm to set up. Dinner is provided between 5:00-5:30 pm. We ask you to bring 2-3 people per table. Your space includes one 6’ table and two chairs. We encourage you to bring swag and access to information about careers in your industry. Please keep in mind the venue is tight, as attendance generally runs between 3,000 and 4,000 people during the two-hour event!