Criteria to Apply

Students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds will be given priority.
  • You must currently be enrolled in high school at time of application
  • 16 years or older
  • Able to commit to the entire 8-week program
  • Interest in learning about a career in the wine industry
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
  • Flexibility to do a variety of jobs in the vineyard and winery if required by the position

2023 Key Dates for Students

  • Application Period: February 21 - March 31, 
  • Student Interviews: April 1- April 14
  • Selection Date: April 28
  • Program Duration: June 19 - August 11


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​Why should students participate?

Fields of Opportunity is a great opportunity for students to explore a career in the wine industry. They will 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. The opportunities are paid and could include, but are not limited to, the vit tech team, irrigation department, tasting room, office, vineyards, or winery production.

"I have been having a blast at my work. It's a great environment to be in. I have been learning a lot about the field I plan to be working in for the rest of my life. It's a learning experience that goes above just working with wine, but also for every day life things."
-Andrea 




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Participating Employers

  • ​Beckstoffer Vineyards
  • Corison
  • Far Niente
  • Foley Family Wines
  • Grgich Hills Estate
  • Hagafen Cellars
  • Hall Wines
  • Huneeus Wines
  • Opus One
  • Palisades Vineyards
  • Pine Ridge Vineyards
  • Silverado Farming Company
  • The Napa Valley Reserve
  • Tom Eddy Winery
  • Trefethen 
  • Tres Sabores
  • V. Sattui
  • Viader Vineyards & Winery
  • Walsh Vineyards Management
  • Yount Mill Vineyards