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