The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce will host its 10th Annual Elevate for Tomorrow on Friday, January 8, 2027, at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic campus. More than 800 high school juniors from Queen Creek, J.O. Combs, American Leadership Academy, and surrounding high schools will have the opportunity to attend this unique college and career readiness event.

Elevate for Tomorrow provides students with an opportunity to learn about different career paths, gain practical skills, and hear directly from professionals about their career experiences. The event includes a motivational keynote speaker, educational breakout sessions, and a College & Career Expo.

Students will select one breakout session based on their interests, with topics ranging from entrepreneurship and financial skills to career exploration, personal branding, and more. Sessions are designed to introduce students to practical information they can use as they begin planning for life after high school.

During the College & Career Expo, students will meet with representatives from businesses and colleges. Students are encouraged to ask questions about what different professions involve, what a typical workday looks like, how professionals entered their fields, and what education or training may be required.

“We select the junior class because they still have a year to course correct and change directions. We want them to have the opportunity to explore all the possible career options; for example, students think of a hospital and the career options of being a nurse or doctor but don’t realize they could work in a hospital and be in the accounting or marketing department.” said Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce.

Businesses or post-secondary education interested in participating in the college and career fair can sign up at Elevate For Tomorrow Booth Sign Up 2027. Sponsorship opportunities are available to increase your business visibility with Queen Creek residents and the business community. Contact Kim Dowers at kim@queencreekchamber.com for more information.

This year’s event is sponsored by the CMC Steel, S&S Paving and Construction and Arizona State University.

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About Queen Creek Chamber of CommerceQueen Creek Chamber of Commerce was formed in 2002 to solve problems so you can thrive because strong businesses create strong communities.