Apprenticeship, Skills, and Job Fair 2026

From classrooms to career, it's time to grow your future! Find apprenticeships, courses, and careers all in one place.

Join us for Leicester College’s Apprenticeship, Skills and Job Fair at the Mattioli Wood Welford Road Stadium for all things careers!

What to expect:

· Apprenticeship Fair- Opportunities for both school leavers and adults

· Employability workshops- Learn to boost your employability

· Adult Education courses and training- Find courses of all levels to advance your career

· Get the Job Fair – Meet employers recruiting for a range of industries

Whatever stage you are in with your education or career journey, you’ll find great practical advice and opportunities to help you grow professionally.

Don’t know what industry you’d like to work in? Our careers team and skills coaches will be on hand to provide you with some inspiration and ideas.

Apprenticeship Fair

The Leicester College Apprenticeship Fair has been a fantastic way to explore and connect with employers and this year, we are coming back bigger. Employers looking to take on new apprentices will be available to meet you alongside our Leicester College apprenticeship team to give you their expert advice to start your apprenticeship journey.

Whether you’re a student leaving school or adult looking to get on the job training, bring along your CV to make the most of this networking opportunity.

Book your place now to be the first to know which apprenticeship employers will be attending.

Employability Workshops

Boost your confidence and skills with our employability sessions* run by the Leicester College Careers team:

· Sector Based Work Programmes (SWAP)- A talk on our free courses with guaranteed interviews

· Training for Todays Job Market- Find out ways to boost your employability and upskilling in the middle of job hunting.

All sessions available will be on a first come first serve basis. Book your place now to receive updates on the workshop times.

*our CV and basic IT workshop will no longer be running during this event.

Adult Education Courses

Thinking about a career change or looking to advance your qualification? Leicester College offers a wide range of adult courses for learners aged 19 and over including part-time, full-time, university-level, and professional development options.

Our support teams will also be available throughout the event for advice from careers and finance to application guidance, providing personalised advice to help you make informed decisions about your future.

For more information on the courses available, please visit our website.

Get the Job Fair

Our Get the Jobs Fair welcomes local businesses and organisations from sectors across Leicester. So hand out your CV for our range of full-time, part-time, and flexible roles on offer and take this opportunity to network directly with recruiters.

Book your place now to receive updates on the employers attending.

Check out our FAQ to find out more about the event.