Expo
5th Annual Momma I Don't Want to Go to College! Skills and Trade Career Expo
Sat, Apr 26
|Sugaw Creek Recreational Center
"More than a career fair! Explore hands-on trade careers, apprenticeships, & community college paths for ALL ages—opportunity without limits!"
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
Sugaw Creek Recreational Center, 943 W. Sugar Creek Road Charlotte, NC 28213
Guests
About the event
Celebrating 5 Years of Empowering Careers in Skills & Trades!
🚨 Momma I Don't Want to Go to College, Inc. (formerly The Katartizo Initiative Group) is doing it again! 🚨
Do you know a Class of 2025 graduate—no matter their GPA—who needs help with their next steps after high school?
The 5th Annual "Momma I Don't Want to Go to College" Skills and Trade Expo is dedicated to showcasing alternative pathways to success, emphasizing the value of local community colleges, associate degree programs, and career-focused education.
Just like families take time to tour universities together, they should also explore alternative career pathways as a family—including community college programs, skilled trades, and apprenticeship opportunities. This event is the perfect place to start!
We introduce elementary and middle school students to post-high school career pathways while connecting graduating seniors (regardless of GPA), young adults (ages 16-30), and other adults to current job openings, community college programs, associate…
Tickets
- Sale ends: Apr 26, 1:00 PM EDT
Youth General Admission
Under age of 18
$0.00 - Sale ends: Apr 26, 1:00 PM EDT
Adult General Admission
General admission to expo
$0.00 - Sale ends: Apr 05, 8:00 PM EDT
Early Vendor Ticket
Each vendor ticket will include booth space to accommodate a 6' table (not included); 1/4 page advertisement; logo placement on step and repeat; Social media announcement , and vendor gift & lunch for up to 2 staff. Ideal vendors are businesses, agencies, or companies: *offer Apprenticeships? *offer Paid training opportunities? *offer Certification/Skills training programs (2 years or less)? *offer On-the-job training opportunities? *offer Funding to pay for individuals to access Skills a
$100.00 - Sale ends: Apr 18, 5:00 PM EDT
Swag Bag 100 bags
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 - Sale ends: Apr 24, 3:30 PM EDT
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 - Sale ends: Apr 20, 5:00 PM EDT
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 Donation 501C3 EIN: 33-3120290
All donations received will be used to fund this event. Thanks in advance
$- Sale ends: Apr 20, 5:00 PM EDT
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 ends: Apr 23, 5:00 PM EDT
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 ends: Apr 20, 5:00 PM EDT
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 ends: Apr 20, 5:00 PM EDT
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
Total
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