━ Metro Atlanta · January 2027 · Free to Attend

Your

Path

Starts

Here.

Whether you are a student exploring the trades, a veteran transitioning careers, or a job seeker ready to move — the Blue Collar Expo is built for you. Free to attend. Packed with opportunity.

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━ Who This Event Is For

Built for

Everyone

In the Trades.

Students & Recent Grads

If you are in high school, technical college, or just finished a trades program — this event is your fastest path to real employers who are hiring right now. Meet hundreds of companies in one day, explore hands-on demos, and connect with training programs that can accelerate your career.

Veterans

Your military training — mechanical, electrical, logistics, heavy equipment, aviation — is exactly what employers in the trades are looking for. The Expo's dedicated veteran programming connects you with employers who actively recruit and value your service.

Career Changers

If you are moving out of a dead-end job and into a career that pays well, grows with you, and does not require a four-year degree — the trades are calling. The Expo shows you exactly how to make that move, fast.

Experienced Job Seekers

Already in the trades but looking for a better opportunity, higher pay, or a new employer? Bring your resume. Meet hiring managers directly. The Career Center is set up to get you in front of decision-makers — not gatekeepers.

─ What to Expect

A Full Day

of Real

Opportunity.

01

200+ Employers on the Floor

Walk a floor built around 9 industry zones. Every major sector of the blue-collar economy is represented. Bring your resume and talk to hiring managers directly.

02

Live Trade Demonstrations

The Demo Arena brings the trades to life — diesel diagnostics, welding, HVAC, electrical systems, and more. See it in action before you commit to a path.

03

Career Center with Real Support

Get your resume reviewed by professionals, sit for scheduled interviews, and leave with real follow-up from employers who want to hear from you.

04

Training & Pathway Guidance

Not ready to jump straight to work? Talk to technical colleges, apprenticeship programs, and workforce organizations about training options that fit your timeline and budget.

05

Sessions Built for You

Breakout sessions designed for job seekers: how to enter the trades, what employers actually want, certifications that matter, and how to get hired fast.

━ Career Center

Your

Hiring HQ

On Site.

The Career Center is managed by the Expo's Official Recruiting Partner and staffed by professionals who specialize in skilled trades placement. This is not just a resume drop. It is a structured recruiting environment designed to get you in front of the right employer on the right day.

Resume Review

Get your resume reviewed and optimized by a recruiting professional before you walk the floor.

Scheduled Interviews

Pre-scheduled 15-minute interview pods with employers who are actively hiring in your trade.

Job Readiness Support

Interview prep, employer expectations, and career strategy from people who place trades workers daily.

QR Job Board

Scan and apply to open positions from exhibiting employers directly from the Career Center.

─ Veteran Programming

Your Service Already Qualifies You.

The mechanical, electrical, logistics, aviation, and operational training you received in the military maps directly onto high-demand civilian careers in diesel, fleet, manufacturing, defense contracting, and more. The Expo's veteran track is designed to make that connection fast and concrete — with employers who actively recruit veterans and recruiters who understand military experience.