Career Day 2026

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
BECOME A VENDOR

Career Day is your opportunity to share your passion and real-world experience with local students and future talent.
​By participating, you’ll help young people explore career pathways, ask honest questions,
​and see what’s possible beyond the classroom.

​Connect with students. ​Inspire the next generation.
Make a meaningful impact on hundreds of local students as they begin shaping their futures.

Get Involved

Why Participate?

Inspire the Next Generation: Students (Grade 7 and up) will attend from local school boards, eager to discover what a future in the trades can look like. By participating, you’ll spark curiosity, answer questions, and encourage young people to consider careers in your field.
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Build Connections: This event brings together schools, unions, local businesses, and community leaders. As a vendor, you’ll build visibility for your organization, strengthen relationships, and connect with future apprentices and workers.

Set-up Date:  Thursday, April 23, 2026
Event Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 
Location: Portsmouth Olympic Harbour, Kingston, ON

Showcase Your Trade: Your booth is more than a display — it’s a chance to highlight the skills, tools, and stories that make your trade unique. Interactive and hands-on displays leave a lasting impression on students.
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Low Cost to Participate: Thanks to sponsorship by Safety Guys and Utilities Kingston, vendor participation is only $100.00. Tables and chairs are provided — all you need to bring is your knowledge, experience, and passion for the trades.

Why $100.00? This deposit helps us confirm vendor participation, secure your space, and ensure a well-organized event for students and exhibitors alike. To give back to the community, 50% of all fees collected will be donated to the Kingston Food Bank after the event.

Industries & Trades We’re Looking For

If you’re passionate about what you do and enjoy sharing your experience, we’d love to hear from you. Career Day is about exposing students to real people, real paths, and real possibilities – not just job titles.

​We welcome all industries and trades, including (but not limited to)

Construction & Skilled Trades
Carpenters, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, welders, heavy equipment operators, millwrights, sheet metal workers, painters, and general contractors

Personal & Service Trades
Hairstylists, barbers, estheticians, chefs, bakers, hospitality professionals, and culinary trades

​Landscaping, Environmental & Outdoor Careers
Landscapers, arborists, horticulture professionals, grounds maintenance, environmental technicians​

Industrial, Manufacturing & Technical Trades
Machinists, industrial electricians, mechanics, fabrication specialists, maintenance technicians, automation and robotics

​Emerging & Specialized Careers
Renewable energy, wind and solar technicians, safety professionals, inspectors, and technical specialists

​Not sure if you fit? 
​If you can inspire students and spark curiosity, there’s a place for you here.

Whether you followed a traditional apprenticeship, took a non-linear path, started your own business, or learned on the job, your story matters. If you can inspire curiosity, confidence, and possibility, there’s a place for you at Career Day.

Vendor Benefits

• Direct engagement with hundreds of students
• Increased visibility in the community and local media
• Opportunity to promote training programs, apprenticeships, or entry-level pathways
• Recognition as a partner investing in youth and the future of the skilled trades

What’s Provided

• 1 table and 2 chairs (at minimum)
• Booth space (approx. 8 ft. x 8 ft.)
• Access to Wi-Fi
• Parking map and set-up instructions

Get Involved

This event is proudly sponsored or supported by: