Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) has announced that middle and high school families can explore career options at the Life-Ready Expo on September 17 at Hermitage High School.
According to HCPS, the event invites middle and high school students and their families to Hermitage High School from 6-8 p.m. to explore career options and learn about the skills and education employers seek. Students from various middle schools, including Brookland, Elko, Fairfield, Holman, Hungary Creek, Moody, Pocahontas, Quioccasin, Rolfe, Short Pump, Tuckahoe, and Wilder, as well as high schools such as Deep Run, Freeman, Glen Allen, Godwin, Henrico, Hermitage, Highland Springs, Tucker, and Varina are encouraged to attend.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore opportunities in all Virginia career clusters. These include industrial and engineering technology; trades; health services; human services; public service; and safety. More than 125 employers and industry leaders will be present to discuss career paths along with educational requirements, compensation details, and expected job growth. Spanish, Dari, and Arabic interpreters will be available for assistance. The media is also invited to cover the event.
The Life-Ready Expo supports HCPS’s educational goals by preparing students to become “life-ready” under the Henrico Learner Profile. It offers flexible ways for students to explore careers as part of the “Journey to 2030” strategic plan. This annual event attracts students, families, employers, and community partners from across the region. It has been recognized by the National Association of Counties for innovative career exploration initiatives and is sponsored by the HCPS Department of Workforce and Career Development.
Henrico County Public Schools serves more than 330,000 residents across Henrico County in Virginia. It operates 74 schools and program centers that reflect the county’s geographic and social diversity. The division is known for academic excellence and innovative programs guided by its strategic plan “Journey to 2030,” which emphasizes academic achievement alongside supportive learning environments focused on student health and staff development. HCPS aims to empower every learner through engaging experiences that prepare them for future careers and personal growth. The division is led by Superintendent Dr. Amy E. Cashwell with oversight from a five-member elected School Board representing the county’s magisterial districts.
