Celebrate Students, Employers at Tri-Cities Regional Career Signing Day on June 11

The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with our partners at Associated General Contractors, Educational Service District 123 and the Tri-Tech Skills Center are holding our 2024 Career Signing Day on Tuesday, June 11 in the Bechtel Board Room at 7130 W. Grandridge Blvd. Kennewick.

A “Career Signing Day” is a special event designed to recognize and celebrate high school students who are choosing to enter career pathways leading to in-demand careers and occupations directly from high school. This event is like the traditional College Signing Day, where high school graduates pledge to attend a particular college or university. However, Career Signing Day focuses on students who commit to a career after high school.

The goal of our event is to show students that these are good jobs and to celebrate the employers who are giving the student the opportunity for a skilled, hands-on career without accumulating college debt. 

During a Career Signing Day, students are recognized for their commitment to a skilled job. They sign a letter of intent, indicating their commitment to work in a specific field after graduation.

In summary, Career Signing Day is a celebration of students' commitment to enter the workforce immediately after high school, particularly in trades and other in-demand occupations.

If you know of a graduating senior that is eligible to participate in the ceremony or perhaps you are an employer that is hiring a new graduate, let the Chamber know. We'd love to include you!

Author

Matt Murphy, TCRCC Government and Regional Affairs Director, ​[email protected]