Scholars
What is NaviGo Scholars?
Through NaviGo Scholars, Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky businesses have the power to connect with high school students who have the interest and aptitude for their industry.
Business sponsors in our NaviGo Scholars program have the unique opportunity to hand-pick potential future employees, guiding them and training them at an early age. NaviGo staff recruit students to be part of the program in August (for fall and year-long groups) and November (for spring groups). Sponsors then select who they want to be part of their personalized NaviGo Scholars group.
What makes this program unique is the NaviGo Coach.
While students get hands-on experiences during their monthly on-site meetings, a NaviGo coach is also on hand, learning along with the students. The coach serves as a liason, ensuring the sponsor’s desired soft skills and company culture become part of the experience. Additionally, the NaviGo coach meets with the students for a coaching session each month helping them set up the guideposts to achieve their college and career goals.
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Below are the 2024-25 NaviGo Scholars opportunities, listed with the sponsor company, group specifics and individual application links. Applications will open August 1st and close September 4th! *Transportation to in-person meetings will be the responsibility of the student.
Join us Monday, August 19th from 6:30pm-7:30pm for a virtual information session to learn more about the 2024-25 NaviGo Scholars opportunities. Info session is for students and families! Register here.
Central Kentucky- for high school students in central KY
Toyota Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering- Central Kentucky
Sponsor: Toyota Motor Manufacturing KY
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Seeking:
- Juniors & Seniors with a strong interest in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
- Open to students in Bourbon, Fayette, Jessamine, Madison, Scott, Woodford, and other central KY counties
- Public, private, and homeschool juniors & seniors welcome
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Manufacturing of cars from concept to road-ready
- Teamwork needed to produce 550,000 cars per year
- Careers available in the home of the first Camry built in America
- Educational opportunities for students interested in working for Toyota
Schedule:
- NaviGo Scholars meet twice a month from September-April (8 sessions)
- Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30pm
- On-site at Toyota plant in Georgetown once a month, and Bluegrass Community & Technical College once a month for coaching session
Selected students will network with professionals in Toyota’s largest manufacturing center in the world! Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Northern Kentucky & Cincinnati- for high school students in the tri-state region
Artificial Intelligence
Sponsor: NKU College of Informatics
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Seeking:
- Freshman & Sophomores with wide-ranging interests in tech or media
Students will Explore & Experience:
- How to use generative AI tools
- How neural networks and AI systems are built
- How companies use AI in their
businesses - How AI will impact our world
Schedule:
- On-Site at Griffin Hall, College of
Informatics (NKU) and Gateway
Edgewood Campus - Business Sessions 4:30-6pm (At NKU)- 9/19, 10/17, 11/21, 12/12, 1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17
- Coaching Sessions 4:30-6pm (GCTC)- 9/24, 10/22, 11/26, 12/17, 1/21, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22
- Save the date for Scholars Kickoff
Celebration- September 15, 2-4pm
Selected students will learn about Artificial Intelligence from from NKU faculty and industry
professionals from local companies. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career &
college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
BMW Automotive Careers
Sponsor: The BMW Store
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Seeking:
- Juniors & Seniors with an interest in discovering the full spectrum of automotive careers from sales to service
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Sales Strategies and Planning
- Management of Dealership Operations
- Parts Receiving and Distribution
- Aftersales Customer Service
- Technicians- entry-level to Master
- Training and educational opportunities for the varied career paths
Schedule:
- Save the Date for the Scholars Kick Off Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm)
- Apply for the fall group (Sept.-Dec.) or spring group (Jan.-April)
- 2x/month- afternoon/early evening
- Meetings will be held on-site at The BMW Store in Cincinnati, OH and Gateway Fort Wright Campus
Selected students will network with professionals in automotive careers with The BMW Store in Cincinnati. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Read the details
Seeking:
- Sophomores & Juniors with a
strong interest in business and
entrepreneurship
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Idea Generation
- Business Planning
- Building a Framework
- Marketing
- Managing the Competition
- Growing and Scaling Your Business
Schedule:
- 2x/month, evenings from 6:30-8pm
- Choose from fall group (Sept-Dec) or spring group (Jan- April)
- On-site at NKU and Gateway
Edgewood Campus - Save the date for Scholars Kickoff
Celebration- September 15, 2-4pm
Selected students will learn from
successful entrepreneurs and creative business leaders. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Duke Energy Careers
Sponsor: Duke Energy
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Seeking:
- Juniors & Seniors
- Apttitudes:
- Problem Solving Skills
- Strong in math and
communication - Mechanical, electrical, and technical skills
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Engineering (mechanical, civil,
chemical, electrical) - Engineering Technologist
- Electric Line Crew
- Gas Operations
- Solar Energy
- Geographic Information Syst/ IT
Schedule:
- Save the Date for the NaviGo
Scholars Kick Off Celebration
Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm) - 2x/month Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm
September-April - On-Site at Duke Energy Location
and Gateway Edgewood Campus
Selected students will learn from experts inside Duke Energy’s team! Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college
planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Education Careers
Sponsor: Learning Grove
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Seeking:
- Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
- Interest in any level of education from early childhood – elementary-middle- high school- higher education (college level)
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Careers in teaching at various age levels, content areas, and specialties
- Careers in education administration at different levels
- Careers in higher education (college level)
Schedule:
- On-Site at Learning Grove in Covington (333 Madison Ave, Covington)
- 2 Tuesdays a month, 4:30-6:00pm
- Fall (Sept.-Dec.) or Spring (Jan.-April) sessions available
- Save the date for Scholars Kickoff
Celebration- Sunday, 9/15, 2-4pm
Selected students will network with professionals in education from early childhood through college from the NKY region. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Law Careers
Sponsor: Salmon P. Chase Inn of Court
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Seeking:
- Juniors interested in Law Careers
- Students with Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, Good Ethics, Great Communication Skills, Strong Analytical Skills
Students will Explore and Experience:
- Exposure to different areas of the law and attorneys and judges who practice in those areas
- Litigation
- Criminal Defense & Prosecution
- State & Federal Judges
- Mock Trial
Schedule:
- Save the Date for the NaviGo Scholars Kick Off- Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm)
- On-Site at Gateway Edgewood Campus or Chase P. Law School (NKU)
- 2x/month, 5-6:30-pm
- January through April
Selected students will network with Legal Professionals in Northern Kentucky. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Mental Health Careers
Sponsor: NKCES, Boone Co Fiscal Court, Campbell Co Fiscal Court, Kenton Co Fiscal Court
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Seeking:
- Sophomores & juniors with a strong interest in exploring mental health careers
Students will Explore & Experience:
- GROUP 1- focus on social work, addiction counseling, family counseling, pastoral counseling, art therapy (offered fall & spring)
- GROUP 2- focus on psychology (school/private practice), psychiatric services, school counseling (offered fall & spring)
Schedule:
- Students can apply for the fall term, or spring term (or both!)
- Once students decide which term, they can choose which group or focus (group 1 or 2)
- 8 sessions per term (Sept.-Dec. –or– Jan.-April) 4 sessions with counseling professionals in various fields, and 4 sessions of NaviGo coaching focusing on exploration of career & education
- Meetings will be held at the Gateway campus in Edgewood, KY
- Save the date for the NaviGo Scholars Kickoff Celebration on September 15th (2-4pm)
Selected students will learn from mental health professionals in various fields. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Opening Minds Through Art
Sponsor: Scripps Opening Minds Through Art
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Seeking:
- Juniors and seniors with the interest in, or aptitude for, helping
professions such as healthcare, psychology, education, counseling, art therapy, social work, etc. to assist elderly residents in an assisted-living community - Students with open-mindedness, patience, and the ability to make a weekly time commitment
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Develop close relationships with people living with dementia and
other student volunteers. - Learn how to communicate and facilitate the creative process of
people who are living with dementia.
Schedule:
- Weekly meetings on Wednesdays- 9/18 3:30-5:30pm (2 hrs), 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3:30-5pm (1.5 hrs) at The Victorian at Riverside in Covington, and 11/6, 11/13 3:30-5pm at Covington Gateway Campus, and final art exhibit on Saturday 11/16 from 2-4
- Save the date for Scholars Kickoff Celebration- Sunday, 9/15, 2-4pm
Selected students will learn about Opening Minds through Art and working with people living with dementia. Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Skilled Trades
Sponsor: BIA & Cutter Construction
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Seeking:
- Freshmen & Sophomores with a strong interest in construction and skilled trades.
Students will Explore and Experience:
- Carpentry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Welding
- Maintenance
- HVAC
Schedule:
- Save the Date for the Scholars Kick Off- Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm)
- 2x/month 4:00-5:30pm
- Fall (Sept.-Dec.) or Spring (Jan.-April) sessions available
- On-Site at Building Industry Association (2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger) or Gateway Edgewood Campus
Selected students will learn from the best in the skilled trades! Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
Toyota Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering- NKY
Sponsor: Toyota Motor Manufacturing KY
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Seeking:
- Juniors & Seniors with a strong interest in Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Manufacturing of cars from concept to road-ready
- Teamwork needed to produce 550,000 cars per year
- Careers available in the home of the first Camry built in America
- Educational opportunities for students interested in working for Toyota
Schedule:
- Save the Date for the Scholars Kick Off Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm)
- Dates that will be on-site at Toyota plant in Georgetown*: 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15- 5:30-7:30 (*transportation provided- these nights will be 4-9pm with travel to and from)
- Coaching dates: 9/24, 10/22, 11/12, 12/10, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22 from 4:30-6:00pm at Gateway Edgewood Campus
Selected students will network with professionals in Toyota’s largest manufacturing center in the world! Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
US Banks Cybersecurity
Sponsor: US Bank
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Seeking:
- Juniors & seniors with a strong interest in IT and Cyber Security & those who were U.S. Bank Scholars last year
Students will Explore & Experience:
- Technology Security
- Detection of Security Hacks
- Prevention of Global Cyber Threat
- Skills Needed to Excel in Cyber Defense Careers
- Networking with Top Experts in the Cyber Defense Field
Schedule:
- Scholars Kick Off- Sunday, 9/15 (2-4pm)
- 2x/month -Tuesdays, 4:00-5:30pm from September- April
- Onsite at U.S. Bank (downtown location) and Gateway Covington Campus
Selected students will learn from experts inside U.S. Bank’s Cincinnati Cyber Defense Center! Scholars will also have a NaviGo Coach to provide career & college planning.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennie LaMothe
I want to get involved with NaviGo Scholars!
We are excited to offer local businesses the power to connect with students, guide them down a career path, and boost our local workforce.
One of the most exciting and powerful aspects of the NaviGo Scholars Program is the inclusion of a corporate career coach in the model. Having a committed individual who can provide timely, real-world knowledge from a professional perspective adds an invaluable dimension to the NaviGo Scholar’s journey of discovery and decision-making.”