Adulting 101 Showcase, Shelby County’s largest career exploration event for high school seniors, will return to the Agricenter International on February 5, 2025 for its third consecutive year. Presented by the Shelby County Trustee’s Office, Bank On Memphis, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, and the West Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors, this dynamic event will welcome more than 2,000 graduating seniors eager to chart their future paths.
Adulting 101 Showcase is a comprehensive experience designed to prepare young adults for life beyond high school. Students will engage with interactive stations representing diverse industries, including construction, cosmetology, the arts, manufacturing, and more, gaining firsthand insights into various career fields and the skills required for success. Companies and organizations who would like to have a table at the exhibition can register free of charge here.
The event also emphasizes the importance of financial literacy, offering activities to teach students essential money management skills like budgeting, planning, banking, and credit management. These components equip participants with tools to build a stable financial future as they transition into adulthood.
Lunch will be provided to all students, ensuring they have the energy and focus to make the most of the day’s opportunities. Beyond exploring industries, students will also learn about a wide range of post-high school options, from apprenticeships and vocational training to internships and alternative educational programs. Adulting 101 Showcase highlights that success comes in many forms and aims to expand students’ understanding of the possibilities available to them.
“This event is about giving our graduating seniors the tools they need to make informed decisions about their futures,” said Shelby County Trustee Regina Morrison Newman. “Adulting 101 Showcase highlights that there are countless paths to success, whether it’s entering the workforce, pursuing technical training, or continuing education.”
As students prepare to transition from high school to adulthood, Adulting 101 Showcase underscores the importance of confidence, preparedness, and informed decision-making. By providing access to industry leaders, hands-on learning experiences, and practical life skills, this Showcase empowers students to envision bright, successful futures.
For more information about the Adulting 101 Showcase or to register for free as an exhibitor, contact Molly Polatty at (901) 222-0206 or [email protected].
About Bank on Memphis
Bank on Memphis is part of a national Bank on movement. Locally, fourteen financial institutions have joined together to help reduce the approximately 100,000 households in Shelby County that do not have a mainstream financial relationship. They want to ensure everyone has access to a safe, affordable bank account. For more information, check out www.bankonemphis.org.
About the Shelby County Trustee’s Office
The Shelby County Trustee collects County property taxes and handles delinquent property tax collections for all municipalities in Shelby County. By law, the Trustee is the banker for Shelby County Government. In addition, the Trustee coordinates banking services for approximately fifteen different county offices, including various elected officials and the Shelby County Board of Education. The Shelby County Trustee’s duties include maximizing interest earnings and streamlining banking costs. The Trustee offers a number of community outreach programs including Tax Freeze, Tax Relief, Quarterly Tax Payments, Wheel Tax Rebates, Project HOME, Bank On Memphis, On My Own Financial Simulation for young people, Adulting 101 Showcase, and the Greater Memphis Financial Empowerment Center. For more information, please visit www.shelbycountytrustee.com.
About Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS)
MSCS is Tennessee’s largest school district with over 200 schools including traditional K-12 schools, theme-based Optional schools, alternative, career & technical, virtual, and charter schools. MSCS is also one of the top 25 largest school districts in the country. They serve students of all backgrounds and abilities. They have over 106,000 students enrolled including over 3,300 pre-kindergarten students.
About West Tennessee Chapter of Associated Builders and ContractorsAssociated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association established in 1950 that represents more than 22,000 members across the country. Since 1976, the West Tennessee Chapter of ABC has represented the interests of commercial construction in the region. The chapter is dedicated to education and training, service, networking, and political advocacy. To learn more, visit wtcabc.org.
