Fostering the Next Generation

Napa Valley is "the" place for wine and viticulture

You've set your sights on wine and viticulture, but how do you learn more about the Napa Valley industry? Where do you begin? How can you learn about job opportunities?

It can be overwhelming to know where to begin, and the Napa Valley Grapegrowers is here to assist. We know our future is dependent on young talent, like you, so we've listed opportunities that can help you get involved, whether you're in high school, college, a recent graduate, or already starting your career. View the opportunities below!

The Patrick Foley Fields of Opportunity Summer Mentor Program

Fields of Opportunity was created in partnership with the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation, NVUSD and NVEF, to connect high school students with wine industry leaders to explore rewarding career options in their own backyard.

Selected students have an opportunity to work with Napa Valley Grapegrowers throughout the summer to learn various aspects of the vineyard business as well as soft-skills career training. Intern opportunities are paid and could include, but are not limited to, the vit tech team, irrigation department, tasting room, office, vineyards, or winery production. Visit the website to learn more.

Napa Valley Internship Program

Each year we compile a list of Napa Valley-based job openings, including internship, part-time, and full-time positions for distribution to wine and viticulture programs and agriculture departments throughout the United States and abroad. Our current outreach list includes over 23 universities and growing! With graduation in mind, we collect positions through January and distribute the list in February.
To join the annual distribution list and get your university involved, email Caroline Feuchuk, NVG's Marketing Director.

Are you graduating soon? Are you a recent graduate?
Subscribe to our alumni email list to receive ongoing information about job openings and Napa Valley resources for young professionals. You can anticipate a few emails a year, and can opt-out at anytime.

University Outreach

We're enthusiastic to work with our university partners! This year, we hosted the California Polytechnic University's Wine and Viticulture Department here in Napa. The two-day educational tour introduced students to the issues we face in the Napa Valley. We also visited the students on campus to teach them about the history of the Napa Valley Ag Preserve, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers, and the work we do in the community. It's a great opportunity to show students that the Napa Valley is "the" place for wine and viticulture.

Get your school involved! Email us if your school would be interested in an introductory, educational tour hosted by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers. Submit a interest form.

Paso Adelante

The Napa Valley Grapegrowers' has launched a committee for young professionals, led by young professionals. The group's focus is to provide a space for mentorship and support for those, aged 22-32 roughly, establishing their career in the wine and vineyard industry.

Want to get involved? Subscribe to our email list.

Social Club

Established in 2017, the Napa Valley Grapegrowers Social Club bridges the gap between young professionals and icons of the industry. These bi-annual events provide a space for networking, educational opportunities, and tastings of rare and unique wines - all at special sites throughout the Napa Valley. We've been treated to special guest appearances and tastings with Cathy Corison of Corison Winery, Alex Kongsgaard of Kongsgaard, Braiden Albrecht of Mayacamas Vineyards, Michael Silacci of Opus One, Richard Mendelson, Lee and Cristina Hudson of Hudson Ranch - and so many more! #IYKYK

NVG's Social Clubs are limited capacity, social events, by invitation only - get on the list!