College and Career Planning Night

College & Career Planning Night is an annual event designed to connect students and families with valuable educational and career opportunities. This event brings together colleges, universities, vocational programs, employers, and resource agencies to provide insights and guidance on the many pathways available for future success.

Attendees can explore higher education options, learn about job and internship opportunities, and discover resources to help them navigate their academic and career journeys. Whether you're a student planning for college, a parent looking for guidance, or an employer seeking to connect with emerging talent, this event offers something for everyone.

The third annual College and Career Planning Night will take place Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Lane Agri-Park in Murfreesboro, TN!

Join us for an engaging and informative event designed to provide students and their families with valuable insights into the myriad of educational and professional opportunities available to them. Showcase your college, university, or vocational program, highlight career opportunities, and share available resources with attendees to contribute to the success of this evening. Whether you represent an academic institution or offer expertise in career planning, your involvement ensures that this event becomes a steppingstone toward a brighter future.

Who is invited to host a booth?

  • Education and Training Institutions who would like to share information about their institution's unique offerings, engage in meaningful conversations, and contribute to empowering attendees in their academic and career pursuits.
  • Employers hiring for part-time and full-time jobs, internships, or work-based learning opportunities. We also invite participation as part of our career exploration initiative.
  • Resource Agencies who would like to connect directly with students and families, providing essential resources to navigate their educational and career journeys.

This event is free and limited to the first 110 education and training institutions, local employers, and resource agencies who register. Booths may have up to three representatives present at their booth. We will provide a light meal for booth hosts.

The deadline to register is Friday, April 4, 2025.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Lane Agri-Park Community Center
Address: 315 John Rice Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129

Setup Information: Tuesday, April 15, from 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Reminders: Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email to the submitted email address. You will also receive detailed reminder emails leading up to the event.

This event is hosted by Rutherford County Schools in partnership with Rutherford Works. For questions, contact Christine Bryan at bryanc@rcschools.net or Kaitlin Salyer at ksalyer@rutherfordchamber.org.

REGISTER AT THIS LINK

WHO CAN ATTEND?

  • High school juniors planning for college and/or looking for work-based learning opportunities their senior year
  • Graduating seniors planning for college and/or seeking part-time or full-time jobs
  • Freshmen and sophomores who are interested in learning more about postsecondary opportunities and future careers
  • Middle school students attending for career exploration
  • Families of students attending the event

This event is FREE and open to all K-12 students from Rutherford and surrounding counties.