San Diego Trades Day
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Palomar College | Soccer Field Parking Lot
1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Palomar College | Soccer Field Parking Lot
1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069
IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE
Sponsorship Deadline: October 29, 2026 | School/Student Registration Deadline: October 29, 2026
San Diego Trades Day Committee:
Ernesto Rivera | San Diego Office of Education
Yesenia Lazcano | Palomar College - Apprenticeship Supervisor
Norma Villa Cortez | Palomar College - Career Technical Program Specialist
Mike LaBruno | Outreach Specialist - Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
Ernesto Rivera | San Diego Office of Education
Yesenia Lazcano | Palomar College - Apprenticeship Supervisor
Norma Villa Cortez | Palomar College - Career Technical Program Specialist
Mike LaBruno | Outreach Specialist - Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
In Partnership With
San Diego Trades Day. We encourage trade, industry and post-secondary education and training program partners to participate and inspire local students to build a career in construction. Teach students to build something with their own hands or teach them how to use a tool or piece of equipment. Take part in an exciting opportunity to pass along the things that excite you about your work. This event is made possible through the generosity of sponsors who underwrite the expenses associated with renting the event facility.
Students are encouraged to bring their resumes with them and take advantage of a resume review session. Two weeks before the event, instructors will receive information about pre-assignment students are able to complete. This pre-assignment will give students a glimpse into what companies will be at the Trades Day event.
Schools, youth groups, and individual students are invited to register for a two-hour block, starting every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will go through a safety tailgate talk upon arrival before entering the Exhibition Halls. Lunch will not be served for students and instructors.
Students are encouraged to bring their resumes with them and take advantage of a resume review session. Two weeks before the event, instructors will receive information about pre-assignment students are able to complete. This pre-assignment will give students a glimpse into what companies will be at the Trades Day event.
Schools, youth groups, and individual students are invited to register for a two-hour block, starting every 30 minutes from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Students will go through a safety tailgate talk upon arrival before entering the Exhibition Halls. Lunch will not be served for students and instructors.
For more information or questions about Trades Day, please contact Jason Manion at [email protected] or 562.715.0934