Each year we host our Annual Career Connecting Event. This event facilitates face-to-face interactions between students and employers while raising funds for our year-round career readiness programs. Thank you to the 1000 students and 80 employers who participated in 2025!

What Students Receive

  • Virtual Prep Session with BYOH facilitator to help them make the most of their day.

  • Free Attendance to the Career Experience, Lunch. Face-to-face interactions to connect with local employers and hear from industry speakers.

  • NEW! Certificate of Participation from a sponsoring employer

What Teachers & Schools Receive

  • Free Attendance to the event

  • NEW! Attendance at our Teacher-Employer Networking Event

  • Career Exploration experience and prep session to complement their curriculum

Volunteer

What Employer Sponsors Receive

  • Brand Exposure to over 1,000 students from across 35 schools in Western NY
  • Opportunity to discuss career and internship opportunities with your future workforce
  • NEW! Invitation for 2 employees to attend our Employer-Teacher Networking Event
  • NEW! Option to lead an interviewing and networking workshop at a participating school
  • NEW! Certificate of Participation with Employee Logo given to sponsored students
  • Listed as an employer partner on our website
  • Social Media highlight of your company and careers available
  • A coalition of employers working to bridge the gap between education and employment