The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated a major milestone in youth workforce development with its 5th Annual Intern Expo, held at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. The event, themed “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” brought together more than 600 high school and college students from across the region for a day of career exploration, networking, and skill-building.
Students had the opportunity to connect directly with over 80 vendors representing diverse industries vital to Virginia’s economy. Key sectors highlighted included AI Innovation, Construction, Events, Distribution, and Healthcare, allowing attendees to gain firsthand insight into local job opportunities and emerging career pathways right here in the heart of the Commonwealth’s business community.
