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We'll see you at the fair!
Local Hire & Construction Trades Apprenticeship Forum at the California Mid-State Fair (2025)
Special Guests
State Treasurer Fiona Ma
State Senator John Laird
County Supervisors
Bruce Gibson
John Peschong
Dawn Ortiz-Legg
Jimmy Paulding
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State Treasurer Fiona Ma Speaks at the Fair


Apprenticeship Forum
Apprentices from across the trades describe their experiences and answer audience questions.

UA 403 Booth
Members of the Plumbers, Pipefitters and Refrigeration Fitters Local 403 share information at their booth.

Damn Fine BBQ
Ironworkers 416 enjoying the BBQ.

Apprenticeship Forum
Apprentices from across the trades describe their experiences and answer audience questions.
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Friday July 18th, 2025, Stockyard Pavilion
The Local Hire & Apprenticeship Forum at the Mid-State Fair was a tremendous success. Local elected officials, community leaders, apprenticeship coordinators, school administrators, counselors, teachers & apprentices came together to discuss head of household jobs through careers that are available in the construction trades here in San Luis Obispo County.
In addition to a panel of apprentices, the event was highlighted by Treasurer Fiona Ma, Senator John Laird, Supervisor Bruce Gibson, Supervisor John Peschong, Supervisor Dawn Ortiz-Legg & Supervisor Jimmy Paudling!
Thank you to everyone who attended the Local Hire & Apprenticeship Forum and thank you to everyone who has stopped by our booths in the Stockyard Pavillion at the Mid-State Fair. We are at our booths everyday from when the fair opens to about 8pm - so please stop by with any questions or to learn more about a career in the construction trades in San Luis Obispo County.
The event featured a free Raffle for Mid-State Fair Concert Tickets and a catered 'Santa Maria Style BBQ' Lunch.


State Senator John Laird Meets with Apprentices

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