LiveNFK

Norfolk’s Summer Career Launch 2024

The Downtown Norfolk Council, Greater Norfolk Corporation, and Norfolk Innovation Corridor are excited to kick off the tenth year of LiveNFK, a talent recruitment program designed to bring together summer interns and seasonal associates to network and experience what it’s like to live, work and play in Norfolk and the region. This summer’s LiveNFK program, which is also open to first-year employees, is a combination of professional development, networking sessions and social events.

REGISTRATION

Companies and organizations can enroll their summer interns and associates here.

For questions or more information, please contact Emily Shield at eshield@downtownnorfolk.org or 757-452-6594.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Two (2) $500 scholarships for school expenses (college or law school) will be awarded at the end of the program. Recipients will be selected based on engaged participation. First year employees participating in the program will be eligible to receive a gift card at the end of the program, based on engaged participation.

SPONSORSHIP

Please contact Emily Shield at eshield@downtownnorfolk.org to discuss how your support can make a difference.

Session Schedule

Tuesday, June 4
Time and Location TBD
Welcome Event

Thursday, June 6
5:30pm-7pm | Push Comedy Theater
Intro to Improv with Push Comedy Theater

Tuesday, June 11
8am-9am | Location TBD
Coffee and Conversations with Downtown 100

Thursday, June 13
5:30pm–7pm | Sail Nauticus
Sailing regatta with Sail Nauticus

Tuesday, June 18
9am-12pm | Location TBD
Half-Day Professional Development Seminar, sponsored by KPMG

Thursday, June 20
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
DEAI in the Workplace with Aleea Slappy Wilson, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the City of Norfolk

Tuesday, June 25
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
How to Build Financial Security with Kurt Evertz of Clearstead Advisory Solutions

Wednesday, June 26
6:35pm | Harbor Park Stadium
Norfolk Tides Baseball Game and Social

Thursday, June 27
5:30pm-7:30pm | Rocky Mountain Grill at Waterside District
Norfolk Innovation Corridor Kickback Social

Tuesday, July 2
8am-9am | Location TBD
Coffee and Conversations

Wednesday, July 9
5:30pm-7:30pm | Town Point Park and The Lofts at Front Street
ERT Bike Ride and Social, sponsored by The Breeden Company

Thursday, July 11
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
AI in the Workplace with Shereese Floyd

Tuesday, July 16
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
Executive Lunch Talk with Doug Smith of Hampton Roads Economic Development Alliance

Tuesday, July 23
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
Young Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion

Wednesday, July 24
Noon-1pm | Location TBD
LinkedIn 101 with Haley Van Syckle Morgan

Thursday, August 1
6pm-8:30pm | American Rover
End of Program Celebration - Sunset Cruise on the American Rover

Presenting Partners