"After hosting one student for a single day of job shadowing, she's now my full-time employee and pursuing nursing school while working here. That three-hour investment changed both our futures."

"I was set on leaving New Milford until I shadowed at Riverfront Engineering. Now I'm getting my degree while working part-time for them, and they're paying part of my tuition. One afternoon changed my entire life plan."

"The three interns we've hosted have all become employees, with two now geared up for management positions. They understand our community because they grew up here. Our turnover rate has dropped since participating in the Pathways Program."

"I never thought I could have the career I wanted in my hometown. After my internship connected me with a mentor, I realized I didn't have to choose between my dream career and the community I love. Five years later, I'm helping to design buildings in the town where I grew up."