E Squared
E-Squared is Career Partners’ signature program, celebrating more than 15 years of inspiring entrepreneurial thinking in Culpeper County. This semester-long business competition challenges teams of high school students to develop a new business concept. Students are randomly placed in groups and paired with local business coaches who provide mentorship, lead workshops, and guide them through creating a business plan.
Maker Energy Faire
The Maker Energy Faire is a one-day community event hosted at the Culpeper Technical Education Center (CTEC) each spring. Families from across the county explore interactive exhibits and hands-on learning stations that highlight creativity, technology, and innovation. Each year, more than 3,000 attendees enjoy demonstrations ranging from drones and 3D printing to robotics and engineering projects.
STEM
Every year, all 5th grade students in Culpeper County experience a day of discovery at STEM Days, held at the Culpeper Regional Airport. This event introduces students to the exciting ways science, technology, engineering, and math are used in the world around them.
WE ARE CAREER PARTNERS, INC.
We equip Culpeper County students with the skills, confidence, and real-world experiences that prepare them for future careers while strengthening connections between Culpeper businesses, education system, and the community.
See all of our other educational programs in addition to E Squared, the Maker Energy Faire, and STEM.
About Us
Career Partners, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to preparing Culpeper County students for the workforce. Founded in 2000, the organization grew out of a community-wide effort to ensure graduates were ready to succeed after high school.
Today, Career Partners connects local businesses, schools, and volunteers through hands-on educational programs that give students the skills, experiences, and confidence they need to explore career paths and prepare for the future. Each year, thousands of students participate in programs that encourage career readiness, spark entrepreneurial thinking, and build stronger ties between education and the workplace.
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Where It All Began: The Educational Summit That Started Career Partners
In 2000, Norma Dunwoody, then President of the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce, organized an Educational Summit that would lay the groundwork for what would become Career Partners. The summit brought together community leaders, educators, and local business owners to...
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Career Partners, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to preparing Culpeper County students for success beyond the classroom. Through hands-on programs that connect schools, businesses, and the community, we help students explore career paths, build real-world skills, and step confidently into their futures.