TRAILBLAZE is accepting interest forms for TRAILBLAZE > Richmond and applications for TRAILBLAZE > New York City from current Juniors now through Monday, Dec. 19. The Parent/Guardian Consent to Travel form is required for all New York City applications and must be submitted the same day. If a Junior would like to apply to both the Richmond and New York City programs, they only need to submit the TRAILBLAZE > New York City application.

For TRAILBLAZE > New York City, eight Juniors will be selected through the application and interview process.

While we cannot guarantee placement in TRAILBLAZE > Richmond, we will make every effort to match all students interested in this program with a mentor.

Click here to learn more about what to expect, important dates, associated program costs, and applying for financial support.

Register here to join an informational Zoom session with Q&A on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., for New York City, and at 8 p.m. for the Richmond program.

Questions? Email Ms. Clemans at trina_clemans@collegiate-va.org.

• Introduce a new generation to career opportunities in your field.
• Spark student interest in your field and support Collegiate School by generously giving your time.
• Demonstrate the importance of developing and honing key skills essential to the workplace.
• Reflect on your work, field and key skills.
• Gain valuable mentoring experience and renewed enthusiasm for your work by listening to the ideas and thoughts of the next generation.