Ignite: Career Day
Future Focused Career Exploration for High School Juniors
A LaunchPad for Discovery
Ignite Career Day offers juniors an inspiring opportunity to explore career possibilities through meaningful, small-group conversations with professionals from a range of industries.
Through focused roundtables and mentor interactions, students gain real-world insight, ask thoughtful questions, and discover pathways they may never have considered — all in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Why It Matters
Ignite is a key part of Pacific Ridge’s future-focused learning arc. It complements:
The Junior Launch college guidance program
The Junior Launch college guidance program
The Future Focus Interview grade-level project
The NExT Internship Program and SPARK Sessions
Together, these experiences help students take ownership of their futures with confidence and clarity.
By the end of the day, students:
✅ Gain first-hand insight into professional pathways and opportunities
✅ Build early connections with possible mentors
✅ Deepen thinking about life after high school
✅ Build early connections with possible mentors
✅ Deepen thinking about life after high school
The conversations I had during Ignite, the connections I made, and all of these opportunities that resulted from that day have helped me think about possible paths I might follow in my career.- Illy P. Class of 2025
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Scott Merkel, Internship Coordinator
Join Us!
Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, if you're passionate about your work and eager to inspire the next generation, we'd love to hear from you.
If you or someone you know would like to inspire juniors in their future career paths, please reach out to Scott Merkel, Internship Coordinator.