Celebrate 25 Years with us
2001 to 2026
Career Partners, Inc. (CPI), the nonprofit organization that has spent the last quarter-century bringing Culpeper’s classrooms and business community together, is proud to announce the launch of its 25th anniversary celebration beginning January 2026.
Since 2000, CPI has helped thousands of Culpeper County students explore career pathways, engage in hands-on learning, and prepare for life beyond high school, all while uniting educators, employers, and community leaders around a shared mission.
Timeline
2000
Educational Summit
Norma Dunwoody organizes summit
2000
Career Academy
Program includes apprentice project
2000
Career Partners formalized
Grants funded early stage endeavors
2001
Job shadowing
2008
All volunteer organization
2009
Governor’s Region 4
Creating Excellence Award for E-Squared
2009
Mock Interviews introduced
2009
Long term partnerships
Local businesses and individual donors
2009
E-Squared officially created
$5,000 to each winner, upped to $10,000 in 2022
2009
Career Expo
Showcasing more than 40 local employers to 8th, 10th, and 12th students (1,200)
2017
Maker Energy and STEM
Programs introduced
2018
Brand identity updated
2018
E-Squared
10-year anniversary
2018
Non-Profit of the Year (Chamber)
2019
Manufacturing Day
Brought back in 2026
2020
Transitioned E-Squared to a virtual method
Due to the COVID-19 epidemic
2021
Founding sponsor for CTEC
Donated $100,000 for creation of the maker space. Also funded Nexus Night and Creator’s Corner
2021
Healthcare Day
Virtual and in person
2022 to 2023
Mentorship program
Culinary Arts at CTEC
2024 to 2025
Externship program
CCPS EL program
2025
Educators in the Workforce
Program brought back
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.