6th Annual Try-A-Trade Interactive Career Fair

Exhibitor & Sponsor Package

Oct 26th, 2016

NationsWEST Field House

North Battleford, SK

9:00am-3:00pm

Try a trade, educate others, advertise your business and network with various tradespeople. It’s projected that by 2017, there will be approximately 38,000 positions available within the trades due to retirements and the growth of trades sectors. There is no better time than now to aide in shaping the future of Saskatchewan’s youth.

North West College and the North West Career Development Partnership aim to bring students from Living Sky School Division, Light of Christ Catholic School Division, Northwest School Divisions, adult upgrading students at North West College and the members of the general public in one venue to showcase different careers in trades. Participants can expect to experience a variety of interactive booths including welding, electrician, hairstyling, institutional cooking among other trades. Through this event we have served over 8,000 students throughout the region.

This year’s Try-A-Trade event will be held on Wednesday October 26th, 2016 at the NationsWEST Field Housein North Battleford. It promises to be a great event and we hope to haveover 40interactive exhibitors and at least1,200 people attending.

North West College

Presents

“Junk Yard Wars”

In conjunction with

Try a Trade 2016

A friendly competition among North West College Trades students.

Students from each of our six trades programs will team up in an attempt to build the ultimate machine.

Using only left over scraps from each trades program, each team will have to follow special rules and guidelines in order to rule the North West College “Junk Yard!”

Wednesday October 26th at the NationsWEST Field House

1:00-2:30

For more information, email or call 306-937-5138

Sponsorship Opportunities

The advantages to sponsoring this event include:

Exposure with other professionals in the trades industries

Prospecting of new employees

Media relations for your business

Opportunity to educate motivated learners

Company Name: ______

Company Address: ______

Company Contact Person: ______

Company Contact Number/ Email: ______

Gold Sponsorships:

Monetary Sponsorship of$1000+

Monetary Sponsorship ofStudent Bags est. $1200

Monetary Sponsorship ofExhibitor/Volunteer Lunchest. $2200

In return, we will highlight your generous sponsorship through the following:

  1. Company logo and recognition for sponsorship contributions at the event.
  2. Company logo inclusion in all marketing collaterals (Website, Brochures, Posters, Social Media).
  3. Acknowledgement on our local newspaper and radio coverage.
  4. 10x10 Booth at the event

Silver Sponsorships:

Monetary Sponsorship of $500-$999

Silver sponsorships will be reciprocated through the abovementioned bullets A, C, D and a less prominent company logo on the marketing collaterals.

Bronze Sponsorships:

Monetary Sponsorship of $151-500

Bronze sponsorships will be reciprocated through the above mentioned bullets A and D and a less prominent company logo on the marketing collaterals.

Team Sponsorships:

Monetary Sponsorship of$150/team

Team sponsorships cover the cost of each North West College team participating in the Junk Yard Wars Competition to be held in conjunction with Try a Trade. Sponsorship covers the cost of the materials, prizes and meals for participators. There are six teams competing. Team Sponsorships will be reciprocated through above mentioned bullets A.

Please send completed form to Jennifer Whyte at

All monetary sponsorships must be received no later than October 10th, 2016. Invoice available upon request.

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Try-A-Trade Exhibitor Registration

Company Information:

Company Name:______

Trade: ______

Contact Person:______

Phone:______Email:______

Booth Type (circle one):

Non-InteractiveStandard 10x10 Booth (no electricity)

Interactive Standard 10x10 Booth (electricity)

Double Booth (with electricity)

Location Preference or special electrical needs: ______

______

Additional Information:

Number of Representatives Attending: ______

Special Dietary Needs or Preferences: ______

Will you be providing a door prize or any giveaways: ______

Please send completed form(s) by Monday October 3rd, 2016 to:

Jennifer Whyte

Address: 10702 Diefenbaker Drive, North Battleford S9A4A8

Email:

Fax: 306-445-1575

Please direct your questions to Jennifer Whyte at 306-937-5138

*A comprehensive Exhibitor package will be sent out on October 7th.

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