The North West Apprenticeship & Careers Expo (Preston) 2026

The North West’s Leading Provider of Business to Business ExhibitionsThe right audience and the perfect opportunity to shout about your business!4 Annual Events550+ Exhibitors7,000+ AttendeesWhat makes Shout Expo different?The team at Shout Expo have been delivering well attended, fun and diverse B2B exhibitions across the North West since 2015.Our exhibitions attract exhibitors from SMEs through to large corporations from both the private and public sector. This diversity ensures that every event is unique.Why visit a Shout Expo exhibition?Shout Expo bring business leaders from around the North West together for a one-day event. It’s the perfect opportunity to network, enhance your profile, generate quality leads and have fun doing it!Networking and lead generationBy networking with exhibitors and visitors you gather valuable leads that you wouldn’t otherwise have access to. Having met each contact, you have that all-important foot in the door.Local and industry developmentsYou will hear about what’s happening locally and in your industry at a Shout Expo exhibition. It’s the perfect opportunity to get involved or find out how you might be directly affected.Team building and professional developmentAn expo is a great chance for team building and developing commercial acumen. There’s much to learn from colleagues in an expo environment that isn’t possible during a normal working day.Market and competitor researchWhere better to research your market and competitors than at an expo filled with potential clients and companies from your industry? Your observations can be used to develop new strategies.Pick up marketing ideasSee how other businesses are promoting themselves and whether their strategies are engaging visitors. You can then return to the office with fresh marketing ideas.Join us at our next exhibition to find valuable leads and develop meaningful connections.

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Lancashire's Largest Careers Event is Back for 2026!

Sir Tom Finney Sports Centre

The North West Apprenticeship and Careers Expo is Lancashire’s largest dedicated careers exhibition. With up to 100 exhibitors, this event is the perfect opportunity for anyone, of any age who’s on the lookout for a new opportunity, looking to learn new skills or just looking for some advice on potential future career opportunities. The Exhibition will be packed full of opportunities, and with names such as BAE Systems, NHS, Leyland Trucks, James Hall (Spar), the University of Central Lancashire and the majority of local colleges exhibiting in previous years, we are sure you’ll find the best future pathway! The event is free to attend, open on the 25th of March, between 12noon and 7pm (last entries at 6:30pm) and open to everyone! Please note: During 3pm to 4pm the event will operate a sensory-friendly format. Schools and groups above 10 peopleIf you are planning to visit the expo as a larger group (10+), please complete the form on our website here - <a href="https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/schools" title="https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/schools" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Schools | North West Apprenticeship &amp; Careers Expo</a>. If you require any additional support to assist with visiting the event, please let us know. We are able to offer a wide range of Printed and Digital materials to promote the event as well as assisting with group management on the day of the event. Event insurance and event risk assessments are also available on request by e-mail – <a href="mailto:info@shoutconnect.co.uk" title="mailto:info@shoutconnect.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@shoutconnect.co.uk</a>. Looking to exhibit?If you have opportunities within your organisation, if you are looking to offer work experience/volunteering opportunities or if you are training provider looking to connect with local people – this is the perfect event for you! Th event attracts over 2000 individuals each year from across Lancashire, with representation from all age groups. For more information on this event and how it can help you, visit <a href="https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/exhibitors" title="https://www.nwappexpo.co.uk/exhibitors" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Exhibitors | North West Apprenticeship &amp; Careers Expo</a> or e-mail – <a href="mailto:info@shoutconnect.co.uk" title="mailto:info@shoutconnect.co.uk" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@shoutconnect.co.uk</a>. Can’t make it?We organise a second Apprenticeship and Careers event later in the year at Bolton Wanderers Football Club. For more information – <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974708986737?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974708986737?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1974708986737?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

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