The WISHFest was created as a partnership between the University of Connecticut (UConn) Waterbury Campus and the City of Waterbury to advance the educational goals of UConn Waterbury, enhance the K-12 college to workforce pipeline, and promote partnerships among the greater Waterbury communities. The WISHfest is centered around programs that promote innovation, sustainability, and health. The WISHfest welcomes UConn Waterbury, Waterbury Public Schools (WPS), greater Waterbury businesses, industries, and the community.

In it’s 2^nd year, this event is on April 23rd with the theme “WISH for Our Tomorrow: Fostering Diversity for a Creative Future” features a lecture and panel discussion at the Palace Theater. The afternoon session will move to the UConn Waterbury campus, where the UConn Center for Career Development and Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board (NRWIB), will host an immersive career expo which will give students an interactive and unique opportunity to explore career pathways and connect with local businesses and organizations.

Supplemental Instruction sessions are facilitated by an SI Peer Leader. SI sessions meet consistently at regular scheduled times throughout the week and students can attend as frequently as they like.

Come & meet with 20+ employers to learn about job shadow, volunteer, internships, & employment opportunities! The Expo will also feature virtual reality career experiences in a variety of industries!

SHaW will be handing out cookies and compliments to encourage students to do well on their finals.