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Explore Your Future

Your future starts now by exploring career options

Explore Your Future is an event series started in 2017 that brings together local youth in grades 7-12, their parents/caregivers, and community members to explore career options.

After participating:

86% feel more confident about their (or their child’s) future career choices

87% have a stronger understanding of how career options fit with their interests

100% of exhibitors would recommend this opportunity to other companies

Explore Your Future Career Expos


Details & Registration

Join us at our next Explore Your Future career expo Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5-8pm at Tapestry Hall in Cambridge!

Details and registration for exhibitors

Details and registration for youth, parents/caregivers and educators


Resources from 2025

Cambridge Event Guide and Exhibitor List (PDF)

Blog Post: Becoming Your Child's Career Coach

Explore Your Future: Feedback and Reflection Form

Explore Your Future Webinars

Registration will open soon for these webinars for local students and their caregivers:

  • January 13, 2027: What Parents Need to Know About Career in Skilled Trades
  • January 20, 2027: Specialist High Skills Major Info Session for Caregivers
  • January 26, 2027: Dual Credit Info Session for Caregivers
  • February 10, 2027: 5 Great Reasons to Pursue a Career in the Skilled Trades

You can check out recordings of past events, too!

Watch recordings of Explore Your Future events on YouTube

The electrical engineer my son and I spoke with at WalterFedy was great. The openness for sharing why he chose the field, high school classes that he took, why he loves his job, and the opportunities sparked excitement. My son left that conversation and said ‘this is what I want to do.’

—Parent

I learned that there are so many more options that what I previously thought there was.

—Student

Talking to professionals in the field and making those connections at such a young age is so beneficial . It also helped me as a parent to understand my daughter’s needs and wants more so that I can assist her more effectively.

—Parent

We recommend the event to anyone in high school or grade 7-8. The number of employers that came out to the event was very impressive. Representatives were knowledgeable and helpful. We learned a lot from them.

—Parent and Student

We were most impressed by the knowledgeable staff of various organizations and businesses who shared their enthusiasm with us. We talked to a number of employers and organizations who showed a real interest in us and shared their experience with coop students and educational backgrounds required.

—Parent

Not only is it a good networking opportunity to gain some shine on your own business but it is also rewarding to know you are able to reach out to the younger generation.

—Lidia PinedaInsurance Broker, Staebler Insurance

It is a great way to influence tomorrow’s workforce and present the benefits of your careers to youth and their parents.

—Bruce FraserDirector of HR, Steelcraft

It was great being a part of the community and getting to interact with so many great folks, especially younger individuals who are just exploring what they want to do with their careers. It was a good chance to also connect with other organizations and get a feel for what is happening in our local economy.

—BWXT

I really wanted to bring my child to build his confidence and personal skills and inquire about job opportunities in welding. This event made him more open and enthusiastic about his future.

—Parent

I learned that there are many pathways to get my child where she wants to get. Even if she doesn't know right now, it won't be too late as she takes more courses and eventually decides on one career.

—Parent

Thank you sponsors!

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