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Encourage ~ Educate ~ Empower
Get ready for an exciting opportunity! The Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is excited to host our annual High School Career Forum on Saturday May 2, 2026, from 12 noon to 2 pm at Tallwood High School (1668 Kempsville Rd. VA Beach, VA 23464). High school students (grades 9-12) will have the opportunity to hear from an inspiring panel of professionals about different career fields available after high school graduation.
Confirmed Panelists: KJH Media Services, Virginia Beach Police Department, Unique School of Aesthetics, U.S. Coast Guard and Dominion Energy. More announcements to come!
Past panelists have included representatives from: Entrepreneurship (Team Lamb), Media - Radio/Journalism, Medical, U.S. Coast Guard, Performing Arts Dominion Energy, U.S. Army, VA Beach Police Department, Aviation Institute of Maintenance, U.S. Navy, FFX Theatre, Newport News Ship Yard and Apprenticeship, South University, FBI and NSU Fine Arts.
Register HERE by Thurs. April 30. You Don't Want To Miss This Informative Event!
Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc.
The Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc., (VWHSCA, Inc.) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.
The VWHSCA, Inc. sponsors four programs for high school students: the High School Career Forum, the Financial Literacy Workshop, the College Financial Assistance Program and the Scholarship Program.
The Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc's. mission is to prepare high school students for a successful transition from high school by exposing them to a variety of career opportunities and expansion of financial knowledge through eudcational and motivational programs.
There are several ways you can become involved with the Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc. Click the link above to learn how. We look forward to hearing from you!
Any donation to the Virginia Williams High School Career Association, Inc. is greatly appreciated. Your donation will ensure we provide quality, informative programs to help guide high school students to a successful life after high school.
2026 Scholarships
Deadline: Mon. April 6
An exciting opportunity for high school students to learn about different career fields. More Info to Come! Click HERE
to register.
Wonderful summer internship for 16 -17 year old high school students in the DMV.
"HolderRISE is a paid, 5-week summer internship program geared towards those who are 16-17 looking to work on one of our local jobsites in Northern VA (Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, Gainesville, etc.). Accepted students shadow different field divisions on our jobsites and get paid hourly for their time, up to a maximum of 40 hours/week. Attached is the flyer for reference if you have students interested in the construction industry."
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Read the May 2025 Financial Literacy article by Rev. Stanley Wright.
Highlights from 2022/23 High School Career Forums and Financial Literacy Workshops
Highlights from the 2024/2025 SY Career Speaker Session with Dominion Energy at Alexandria City High School. In partnership with Community In Schools