VISIT OUR WORLDS
Welcome to the North Florida Worlds of Work Career Expo. Patterned after highly successful Worlds of Work events throughout the State of Alabama workforce system, AlabamaWorks!, the North Florida Worlds of Work, or WOW for fun, is the first Worlds of Work event in the State of Florida.
On October 22-23, 2026, local economic and workforce development partners will bring ten industry-specific worlds of opportunities to life for over 3,000 ninth grade students, teachers, and parents in our area. The purpose of WOW is to create awareness of the many high demand, high wage job opportunities that exist in North Florida early enough in high school that students may plan their pathway and graduate with a plan in place and well on their way to college or career.
WHEN
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Daily
Community WOW
Thursday, October 22, 2026
2:00 PM – 5:00 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, Taylor, and Liberty counties
Community WOW: ALL Members of the Community
Community WOW is an opportunity for all community members to experience Worlds of Work and connect directly with employers. Attendees can explore all of the career “worlds,” discover local opportunities, and learn about education and training pathways for life after graduation and beyond.Many participating employers will also host on-site interviews for internships, part-time, and full-time positions—making Community WOW a chance to not only explore careers but also take the next step toward one. Attendees who visit every world will be entered to win door prizes, and graduating high school seniors will also be eligible for scholarship drawings.
Please register in advance for this event.
By participating in WOW, your company will have the opportunity to interact with over 4,000 students, parents, teachers, volunteers, and community leaders. These students will be your future workforce in three years or less! Start building relationships now and support our local students in becoming the employees you want to hire.
Each sponsorship level provides your company with exposure and benefits both digitally and in person. With your help and sponsorship, the 2026 Worlds of Work Expo will send the message that there are many career choices available, the future is bright and the time is now for students to start their journey.
