Youth Internship & Career Pathways Program
Go Local FXBG has launched a limited Spring and Summer Internship Pilot with a small group of local students as we build toward a full year-long and semester-based student career pathways program beginning in Fall 2026.
90 documented hours • Hybrid format • Career pathway tracks • Portfolio outcomes • Real community projects
Semester-Based Internship Program (90 Hours)
A structured, school-aligned Work-Based Learning experience helping high school students build real skills, confidence, and portfolio-ready work for college, careers, or entrepreneurship.
We are currently running a limited Spring and Summer pilot to test the structure, strengthen mentorship, refine student assignments, and prepare for a larger Fall 2026 launch.
90 documented hours • Hybrid format • Career pathway tracks • Portfolio outcomes
Help Fund the Fall 2026 Expansion
We are raising funds to support the people, tools, technology, training, workspace, and program operations needed to scale this from a small pilot into a stronger regional student career pathway.
- Program coordination and staffing support
- AI, marketing, software, and training tools
- Student learning materials and project resources
- Workspace, operations, outreach, and program execution
What This Program Is
- 90-hour, semester-based Work-Based Learning experience aligned with school expectations
- Hybrid structure combining in-person and supervised virtual sessions
- Project-based learning where students participate in learning experiences — not job duties
- Track-based instruction with individualized support inside a consistent framework
- Currently being refined through a limited Spring and Summer pilot before expanding in Fall 2026
Who This Is For
Perfect fit if you…
- Want real experience you can show colleges or employers
- Like building things such as projects, content, systems, media, outreach, or operations
- Can show up consistently and communicate professionally
- Want mentorship and a structured program, not busywork
Not a fit if you…
- Just want to hang out with no structure or deadlines
- Don’t plan to attend sessions or finish tasks
- Want a job instead of an educational work-based learning experience
- Need everything done for you — we coach you, you do the work
Where, When, and How the 90 Hours Work
Choose the Location that works for you
Fredericksburg Area Builders
3006 Lafayette Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Cyber Bytes Foundation
1010 Corporate Dr #103, Stafford, VA 22554
In-person sessions happen at one of these locations for a consistent, safe, supervised home base.
Hybrid Schedule (Simple Math)
- 1 in-person session/week
- 1 supervised virtual session/week
- Goal: ~6 hours/week total to reach 90 hours over the semester
- Hours are tracked and verified — no guessing
Exact days and times are confirmed after application based on school schedules, site availability, and cohort needs.
What You’ll Actually Do (Real Examples)
- Create portfolio-ready projects aligned to your track: content, systems, media, outreach, or operations
- Learn and use modern tools, including digital and AI tools, with guidance and clear standards
- Collaborate with a small group, receive feedback, revise, and improve
- Practice workplace communication including email, teamwork, deadlines, and professionalism
- Support real community-facing projects connected to local nonprofits, small businesses, and Go Local FXBG initiatives
What Students Complete
- Career-ready digital portfolio with real project work
- 100% documented work-based learning hours — tracked and verified
- Target 25%+ measurable skill growth
- Professional resume and reflection narrative
- Increased workplace confidence and career clarity
Career Pathway Tracks
Select one primary track and build skills through real projects.
Students and Mentors: Help Build the Fall Program
We are accepting interest from students for the Fall 2026 expansion and looking for mentors who can help guide students through real-world learning.
School & Community Partnerships
This program is being built through regional collaboration across Stafford, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg, and the surrounding area. Our goal is to connect students with real projects, mentors, host sites, community partners, and career pathways that help prepare them for what comes next.
Regional School Connections
Stafford County Public Schools
Approved community partner supporting student career exploration and school-connected engagement.
Spotsylvania County
Regional school connection supporting workforce readiness and student career pathways.
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg students, families, mentors, nonprofits, and businesses remain central to the regional vision.
Host & Program Support
Cyber Bytes Foundation
Host site supporting student collaboration, technology exposure, supervised sessions, and hands-on learning.
The Knowledge Exchange
Program partner helping support student learning, training structure, and skill development.
Community Sponsor
Treck Realty
Treck Realty is helping support local youth opportunity by sponsoring the program and investing in the next generation of talent across Stafford, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, and the surrounding region.
Where We Are Now & Where We’re Going
Right now, the Spring and Summer pilot is helping us test what works, improve the structure, and prepare for a larger Fall 2026 launch. As we build, we are looking for students, mentors, volunteers, board members, nonprofit partners, business partners, sponsors, donors, and funding partners who want to help create a stronger student career pipeline for the region.
Students
Interested in participating in the Fall 2026 internship program.
Mentors
Professionals who can share experience, guide students, or lead skill-based sessions.
Volunteers
Community members who can support events, outreach, administration, and programming.
Sponsors & Donors
Businesses, nonprofits, donors, and funders who can help support program operations, tools, training, staffing, and future student opportunities.
Impact & Accountability
- Target 25%+ skill growth measured through assessments and portfolio review
- 90%+ portfolio completion rate
- 100% completion of the four-phase program structure
- 100% documented work-based learning hours
About Go Local FXBG
Go Local FXBG is a Greater Fredericksburg Area nonprofit that creates real-world opportunities through youth internships, workforce development, and entrepreneurship support — connecting education with action through local partnerships and hands-on learning.
Become a Mentor
Professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders — your real-world experience matters. Help guide the next generation by mentoring students inside our structured 90-hour program.
- Support students inside your area of expertise
- Provide feedback on real-world projects
- Help build confidence, professionalism, and career clarity
- Strengthen our local workforce pipeline
Mentors are screened and matched based on track alignment and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience?
Is this paid?
Is the program active right now?
What do I get at the end?
How are hours tracked?
What happens after I apply?
How can a business sponsor the program?
Ready to Apply, Mentor, Sponsor, or Donate?
We are building the Fall 2026 program now. Students, mentors, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and donors can all help shape what this becomes for the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and Spotsylvania region.
Questions? Contact Go Local FXBG at [email protected] or call 540-779-1791.
