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6th Annual Momma I Don't Want to Go to College! Skills and Trade Career Expo

Sat, Apr 18

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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.

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6th Annual Momma I Don't Want to Go to College! Skills and Trade Career Expo
6th Annual Momma I Don't Want to Go to College! Skills and Trade Career Expo

Time & Location

Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT

Sugaw Creek Recreational Center, 943 W. Sugar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28213

Guests

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

    Under age of 18

    $0.00

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  • Adult General Admission

    General admission to expo

    $0.00

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  • Volunteer Interest

    If you are interested in volunteering. There will be various needs from assisting with setup; Welcoming; registration/sign-in; post-evaluation; etc.

    $0.00

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  • Resource Vendors

    Resource Vendors: Breaking Barriers to Economic Mobility Resource vendors at the 6th 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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  • Early Vendor Ticket

    The 6th & FINAL Annual Momma I Don’t Want to Go to College, Inc. Skills & Trades Expo marks the culmination of six years of community impact and the transition into The Blueprint — a proven, replicable model for expanding access to skills, trades, and workforce pathways beyond college. To honor this final annual event, vendor participation has been intentionally designed to be meaningful, visible, and lasting. Each Vendor Ticket includes: Booth space for one (1) 6-foot table (table not included)

    $100.00

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  • Vendor Ticket

    The 6th & FINAL Annual Momma I Don’t Want to Go to College, Inc. Skills & Trades Expo marks the culmination of six years of community impact and the transition into The Blueprint — a proven, replicable model for expanding access to skills, trades, and workforce pathways beyond college. To honor this final annual event, vendor participation has been intentionally designed to be meaningful, visible, and lasting. Each Vendor Ticket includes: Booth space for one (1) 6-foot table (table not included)

    $125.00

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