ACE Charlotte Trades Day
Thur. March 20th, 2025 (8:30am-1:30pm)
CPCC Harper Campus - 315 W Hebron St, Charlotte, NC 28273
Day Of Event Information
Rules & Other Info
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All participants must wear closed-toe shoes and PPE (personal protective equipment). Safety goggles and gloves will be provided
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Students must be chaperoned at all times.
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Students & Chaperones must respect volunteers or the entire school will not be invited back next year
Bus Drop Off & Vehicular Parking
Buses - Enter off Nations Ford Road. Pull into the first parking lot to your right. There will be volunteers directing buses. Buses can park in the parking lot across W. Heron Street. See the map below.
Vehicular Parking - Vehicles can park in the parking lot across W. Heron Street. There is a pedestrian crossing to get to the check-in area. There will be signs directing you. See the map below.
Student / Chaperone Check-In
Attendees drop off by bus - Once you get off the bus, you will walk through the courtyard and go to the very end where check-in is.
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Check-In Process:
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Write your name on a name tag
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Go to the check-in table with your school name
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Give them your name to check you off
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Get a wristband that indicates which lunchtime you have. (The first ~300 people to check-in will get an orange wristband and will eat lunch at 11:45am. The rest will get a green wristband and will eat lunch at 12:25pm)
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You will be given a station starting destination. After that, you are free to go to any station you like. We encourage spending 30 minutes at each station.
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You will walk through the assembly line and grab the following items
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A drawstring bag​
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A station map
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Student Raffle Card (for students only)
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Safety goggles
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Safety gloves
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A goddy item (limited supply)
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A T-shirt.
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Head to your starting station destination with your chaperone.
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Enjoy ACE Charlotte Trades Day 2025!
Station Map & Info
Each participant will receive a hard copy of a map like the one shown below. Students and Chaperones will be directed to their starting station. After that, they are free to travel to any station of their choosing. We encourage participants to spend around 30 minutes at each station. Students must wear close-toed shoes and safety gear to participate in the hands-on activities.
Don't forget to ask the vendors questions and get your Student Raffle Card stamps!
Student Raffle Card
HOW IT WORKS:
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Get one stamp from two different vendors at 4 out of the 5 stations. Students must ask the vendor a question to get a stamp. See the back of this card for example questions.
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Scan the QR code on the back to take the 10 question survey. You should get an email when you complete the survey.
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At lunch, turn in your stamped card and show us your survey completion email.
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Get a raffle ticket to win a prize!
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The goal is to get students to visit each station and have them engage in meaningful career conversations with the vendors. Sorry, Chaperones, the raffles are for students only.
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Prizes Include: Power tools, Bluetooth speakers and ear buds, and more!
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**Raffles will be drawn during lunch**
Lunch
There are two lunchtimes. The time you go depends on the color of the wristband we will give to you during check-in.
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Orange Wristband = 11:45am lunch
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Green Wristband = 12:25pm lunch
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Lunch Menu
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Sandwiches (2 per person)
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Roast beef
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Italian (contains pork)
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Turkey
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Ham (contains pork)
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Veggie
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Gluten-free pizza (only for attendees who registered and noted they cannot have gluten)
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Oreo cookies
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Rice crispy
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Chips
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Bottled water