Skill & Trade
Expo
6th Annual Momma I Don't Want to Go to College! Skills and Trade Career Expo
Sat, Apr 18
|Sugaw Creek Recreational Center
More than a career fair — it’s a movement. Hands-on trades, apprenticeships, and community college pathways for every stage of life.
Time & Location
Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Sugaw Creek Recreational Center, 943 W. Sugar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28213
About the event
The Momma I Don’t Want to Go to College, Inc. Skills & Trades Expo was created to remove barriers, reduce stress, and expand access to career pathways beyond the traditional four-year college route.
Now in its 6th year, the 2026 Expo marks the FINAL annual public event and the transition into The Blueprint—a proven, replicable model designed to help communities connect youth, families, and adults to real, debt-free career opportunities.
Since the inaugural event on February 29, 2020, this initiative has served thousands of students, families, and career-seekers by highlighting:
Skilled trades and technical careers
Community college and associate degree pathways
Apprenticeships, paid training, and on-the-job learning
Tickets
Youth General Admission
Sale ends
Apr 18, 1:30 PM EDT
Under age of 18
$0.00
Adult General Admission
Sale ends
Apr 18, 1:30 PM EDT
General admission to expo
$0.00
Swag Bag 100 bags
Sale ends
Apr 03, 5:00 PM EDT
Place your marketing material in our Swag bags. All materials must be dropped off, drop off location will be provided at a later time
$50.00
Volunteer Interest
Sale ends
Apr 10, 12:30 PM EDT
If you are interested in volunteering. There will be various needs from assisting with setup; Welcoming; registration/sign-in; post-evaluation; etc.
$0.00
Resource Vendors
Resource Vendors: Breaking Barriers to Economic Mobility Resource vendors at the 5th Annual "Momma I Don't Want to Go to College" Skills and Trade Expo play a crucial role in eliminating barriers to economic mobility by providing services and support that help individuals access stable, well-paying careers. These vendors offer resources that remove financial, social, and systemic obstacles that often prevent young adults and job seekers from achieving success.
$75.00
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All donations received will be used to fund this event. Thanks in advance
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Total
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