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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.

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

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

    Sale ended

  • Donation 501C3 EIN: 33-3120290

    All donations received will be used to fund this event. Thanks in advance

    $

  • Bronze Level $500

    -Social Media Mentions (5) -Agency, company, or individual self’s name will be included in any advertisement and promotional materials used the day of the event as “2025 Event Sponsor” -Logo and/or name would be added to website

    $500.00

    Sale ended

  • Silver Level-$1,000

    -Benefits of Bronze level -Social Media Mentions (10) -Logo placement on banner, which serves as a backdrop for all photo opportunities -Corporate item placed in Swag bag

    $1,000.00

    Sale ended

  • Gold Level Sponsorship $2,500

    -Benefits of Silver level -Social Media mentions (15) -Logo and link placed on website -Name recognition on all press releases -Company logo placement on promotional collateral for the event to include final video

    $2,500.00

    Sale ended

  • Platinum Level Sponsor $5,000

    -Benefits of Gold level -Mention of business in social media posts for event -Leads generated from event survey - 2 - 3-minute address in front of all attendees (if present)

    $5,000.00

    Sale ended

Total

$0.00

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