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WOW 2.0 is an event connecting local employers with high school seniors interested in entering the workforce full-time following graduation, working part-time while attending college, or enrolling in an apprenticeship program with a regional company.Ahead of the event, schools will work with seniors who do not currently have a plan for after graduation and provide support by helping them create resumes, practice interview skills, and complete career readiness certifications like Florida Ready to Work.At WOW 2.0, students will interview with four companies and receive a contingent job offer (green card) or an opportunity to explore other options (pink cards). After the event, volunteers will ensure follow-up between students and employers to finalize next steps. Employers, students and their families will celebrate successful matches during Signing Day on May 8.
Join WOW 2.0 to connect talent with opportunity and shape the future workforce!
Employers must:
Have at least five entry-level positions for candidates aged 18+.
Attend training on March 27, 8:30–9:30 AM at Tallahassee State College.
Provide at least two interviewers for onsite interviews at the event.
Assist with follow-up steps such as second interviews or required screenings.
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Students selected to participate will:
Receive a portfolio with their resumes and interest inventory.
Participate in interviews with four employers.
Receive green (job offer) or pink (other opportunities) cards after each interview.
Begin follow-up with contingent job offers immediately after the event.
Students should contact their guidance counselor for more information about participation.
WHEN
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Daily
WOW Varsity
Thursday, October 23, 2023
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
WHERE
Tallahassee State College
444 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Lively Technical College
500 Appleyard Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32304
WHO
WOW: 9th Grade Students from Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison and Taylor counties
WOW Varsity: 10-12th Grade Students, Parents/Guardians, and Community Members
