Danville Area Community College's Career Services and Vermilion Advantage's Workforce Education (VCWE) are excited to invite your organization to participate in our 2026 Skilled Trades Expo! 🔨

📅 Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Danville Area Community College Campus (Outdoor Event)

This event provides an excellent opportunity to connect with students, job seekers and community members who are interested in careers in the skilled trades. Whether you are looking to hire apprentices, interns, or full-time employees, the Skilled Trades Expo is a great way to showcase your organization, discuss career opportunities and build relationships with future talent.

We welcome employers representing a variety of skilled trade industries, including construction, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, automotive, heavy equipment, and related fields.

📝 To register:

• Register online using our Google Form: https://forms.gle/F9t9bckp6x34APco7

📆 Registration is requested by Friday, October 2, 2026, to ensure your organization is included in our event materials.

There is no cost to participate. 🎉 Please bring any promotional materials, job openings, equipment demonstrations (if applicable), or giveaways that will help attendees learn more about your organization and career opportunities.

Since this event will be held outdoors, ☀️ we recommend bringing a canopy tent (if desired), company signage, and anything that helps showcase your trade or equipment.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. We hope you will join us for this exciting event and help inspire the next generation of skilled trade professionals!

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on October 8!