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7th Up Logo finalThe Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Augusta and Gardiner School Departments, transports over one hundred 7th graders from their respective schools on a day-long tour of different Chamber member businesses to expose the students to all the great businesses that are right HERE in the Kennebec Valley!

Our short-term goal is to spark an interest in a future career and to excite each student about what exists for them in our community. Our long-term goal is to develop our region’s workforce and economy of the future.

  • Students will be exposed to a variety of jobs and workplaces
  • Students will learn about educational opportunities to train for these jobs and hear the stories from people in these jobs
  • Students will learn about the importance of "soft skills," such as showing up on time, working as a team member, and having a positive attitude
  • The annual event will become a valuable part of their education and curriculum
  • The program will eventually benefit area businesses and our economy by developing our future workforce 


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If you are interested in acting as a "host" business for 2025, please contact us at  or by calling (207)-623-4559.

Email Melissa at  if you are interested in sponsoring 7th UP.

 

7th UP Augusta 2025!

October 7th, 2025

 

 

Augusta Sponsorship Opportunities

 

 

Thank you to our 2025 Augusta Sponsors!

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

 

Hammond Lumber Logo

 

 

BACKPACK SPONSOR

Hancock Logo 2024

 

 NAME TAG SPONSOR

Bangor Savings

 

BUS SPONSORS

Harvard Pilgrim

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CLASSROOM SPONSORS


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GE

 

TEACHER SPONSOR

 

 GoNetspeed

 


 

 

7th UP Gardiner 2025!

October 21st, 2025

 

 

 

 Gardiner Sponsorship Opportunities

 

 

Thank you to our 2025 Gardiner Sponsors!

 

PRESENTING SPONSORS

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GE

 

WATER BOTTLE SPONSOR

Gardiner FCU