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Sponsor the IE Apprenticeship Expo

The Inland Empire Apprenticeship Expo is a premier workforce development event connecting students, job seekers, and community members with high-demand careers in the skilled trades.

Support the Inland Empire Apprenticeship Expo

Your sponsorship helps expand access to life-changing career pathways while building a strong, sustainable workforce pipeline for our region.

Sponsorship Levels Become a Sponsor Now

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Why Sponsor the Expo?

The Inland Empire continues to face a critical need for skilled workers across industries. Your support directly funds apprenticeship programs, student engagement, and hands-on career exploration opportunities, all while providing partnership and exposure opportunities for your organization.

By supporting the Expo, you are:

  • Building your workforce pipeline by connecting directly with motivated candidates
  • Increasing your brand visibility among thousands of attendees and regional partners
  • Supporting economic mobility through accessible career pathways
  • Strengthening community partnerships across education, labor, and industry
  • Investing in the future of the trades

Your investment helps:

  • Introduce students to high-paying, in-demand careers
  • Provide hands-on demonstrations and real-world exposure
  • Connect employers with diverse, local talent
  • Expand apprenticeship access across the Inland Empire

This event serves as a critical recruitment hub for employers and a launchpad for future careers.

Depending on your sponsorship level, benefits may include:

  • Digital and print recognition
  • Event website and social media promotion
  • Logo placement on event signage and materials
  • On-stage recognition
  • Promotional opportunities (slides or video)
  • Booth placement priority
  • VIP access and hospitality

Our highest tier impact and transformation partners receive expanded branding, media exposure, and speaking opportunities

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A top tier sponsor speaks to attendees
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Sponsorship Levels

Choose a support level that fits your goals even as you gain visibility and direct access to emerging talent. Each sponsorship tier includes event participation, recognition, and recruitment opportunities. All sponsors receive a booth space, event acknowledgment, and inclusion in event promotions.

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Stackable Benefits

All sponsorship tiers receive the benefits of the tiers below, and enhanced recognition opportunities depending on donation level.

$1,000 — Pre-Apprentice

  • Name recognition across select materials
  • Entry-level visibility
  • Standard booth space

$2,000 — Apprentice

  • All Pre-Apprentice benefits
  • Expanded name recognition
  • Increased exposure across digital and event materials

$3,500 — Journey Worker

  • All Apprentice benefits
  • Logo recognition on select platforms
  • Enhanced visibility and engagement opportunities

$5,000 — Ambassador

  • All Journey Worker benefits
  • Logo placement across digital, web, and event materials
  • On-site brand visibility
  • Priority booth consideration

$7,500 — Trailblazer

  • All Ambassador benefits
  • Prominent logo placement
  • Logo on step-and-repeat banner
  • On-stage recognition
  • Opportunity to include materials in attendee bags

Premier Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your organization as a leader in workforce development with our highest-impact sponsorship tiers. Premier sponsors receive top-tier visibility, exclusive recognition, and enhanced engagement opportunities, including speaking roles, premium branding placement, and direct access to a highly motivated talent pipeline. These levels are designed for partners ready to make a lasting investment in the future of the Inland Empire workforce.

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$10,000 — Keystone

Impact Partner
  • All Trailblazer benefits
  • Top-tier logo placement across all materials
  • On-stage recognition
  • Logo on Expo bags
  • Premium booth location
  • Media feature opportunity (slides or video)
  • Sponsor keepsake

$20,000 — Workforce Champion

Transformation Partner
  • All Keystone benefits
  • Presenting or Title Sponsor designation
  • Speaking opportunity during the event
  • Largest logo placement across all channels
  • Expanded booth footprint in a premier location
  • VIP seating and hospitality
  • Media feature and premium recognition
  • Highest level of visibility and community impact

Contact Us

Sponsorship contributions are made through the RCCD Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and support apprenticeship programs and events. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

RCCD Foundation
  • Marie Thermidor portrait
    Marie Thermidor
    Development Officer, RCCD Foundation
    Email Marie
    (951) 222-8171
  • Rosalinda Rivas portrait
    Rosalinda Rivas
    Director, MVC Apprenticeship
    Email Rosalinda