EXPLORE
PATHWAY
CAREER EXPLORER
PROGRAM
Get paid to explore different industries and figure out which career is right for you.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN…
As an intern, you'll build communication, teamwork, and workplace skills through hands-on experience with real employers.
You'll get exposure to different industries and build your resume along the way.
WHAT TO
KNOW…
The best interns are dependable and curious. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and make an impression.
The connections you build here can open doors you didn't know existed.
WHERE IT CAN TAKE YOU
Full-Time Work
Paid Training Programs
Certifications
Any NextUP 901 Pathway
TIMELINE
1O
Weeks
4 weeks of paid professional development + 6 weeks of paid work experience.
DETAILS
Provider
The Collective Blueprint (in partnerships with Memphis emplors)
OFFERINGS
Paid work experience • Employment referrals • Coaching • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Must be 18 when the program starts, or 24 or younger when you apply
✅ Background friendly