The Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Augusta and Gardiner School Departments, transports over one hundred 7th graders from their respective schools on a day-long tour of different Chamber member businesses to expose the students to all the great businesses that are right HERE in the Kennebec Valley!

Our short-term goal is to spark an interest in a future career and to excite each student about what exists for them in our community. Our long-term goal is to develop our region’s workforce and economy of the future.

• Students will be exposed to a variety of jobs and workplaces
• Students will learn about educational opportunities to train for these jobs and hear the stories from people in these jobs
• Students will learn about the importance of "soft skills," such as showing up on time, working as a team member, and having a positive attitude
• The annual event will become a valuable part of their education and curriculum
• The program will eventually benefit area businesses and our economy by developing our future workforce 

Thank you to everyone who was involved with 7th UP Augusta!

October 4th, 2023

The Cony 7th graders got the amazing opportunity to explore several businesses including:

Augusta Fire Department

Augusta Police Department

Bangor Savings Bank

Central Maine Power

Delta Ambulance

Finance Authority of Maine

JS McCarthy Printers

Kennebec Savings Bank

Kennebec Technologies

KV Tooling

Maine Judicial Branch

Performance Food Group

Senator Inn & Spa

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife

If you are interested in acting as a "host" business for 2024, please contact us at  or by calling (207) 623-4559.

Email Melissa at  if you are interested in sponsoring 7th UP.

Thank you to our 2023 7th UP Cony Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Backpack Sponsor

Name Tag Sponsor

Classroom Sponsors

Bus Sponsors

Thank you to everyone who was involved with 7th UP Gardiner!

October 18th, 2023

The Gardiner 7th graders had the opportunity to visit several businesses, including:

Boys and Girls Club of Kennebec Valley

Central Maine Power

Core Mark

Everett J. Prescott

Gardiner Fire Station

Gardiner Police Station

Indie Stage Music

J.S. McCarthy

Statewide Towing

If you are interested in acting as a "host" business for 2024, please contact us at  or by calling (207) 623-4559.

Email Melissa at  if you are interested in sponsoring 7th UP.

Thank you to our 2023 7th UP Gardiner Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Backpack Sponsor

Water Bottle Sponsor

Classroom Sponsors

Bus Sponsors