Thank you for standing with me — now let’s continue the movement 💙💚
I want to take a moment to say thank you.
When you signed this petition, you stood in solidarity with a message that matters:
👉 Our young people deserve OPTIONS.
👉 Success does not have to look one way.
This movement was already in motion…
but your support made it louder. 💙💚
Families deserve access to thrivable wages now more than ever.
The cost of living is rising every day.
Affordable housing feels out of reach for many.
And the truth is —
not everyone has four years to complete a bachelor’s degree just to access a decent-paying career.
People need real options right now.
They deserve access to pathways that lead to stability, dignity, and livable income — without delay.
👑 April 18, 2026 is Charlotte’s Momma I Don’t Want to Go to College Day
And I would love for you to be in the room as we celebrate.
🎉 6th & FINAL Annual Skills & Trade Career Expo
📍 Sugaw Creek Recreation Center, Charlotte, NC
📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
🕙 Doors open at 10:00 AM
🎤 Proclamation Ceremony at 11:30 AM
For the past 6 years, this movement has created space for:
✔️ Trade careers
✔️ Certifications
✔️ Apprenticeships
✔️ Real pathways to livable wages
This is more than an event — it’s a shift in how we think about success.
💙💚 This was never luck. This was built with purpose.
Thank you for standing with me.
Now I’m inviting you to continue supporting this movement:
✔️ Join us on April 18th
✔️ Share this with someone who needs options
✔️ Follow and amplify the message
📱 Instagram & TikTok: @nomommanocollege
📘 Facebook: Momma I Don’t Want to Go to College Inc
What started as a conversation…
has become a movement.
And we’re just getting started.
With Service & Purpose,
Layla F. Bluefort, MSW