SEND Futures and Next Steps Careers Event (Wakefield)

SEND Futures and Next Steps Careers Event (Wakefield)

Get ready to explore your future and take the next steps in your career at the SEND Futures and Next Steps Careers Event in Wakefield!

By Wakefield Council

Date and time

Location

WX Wakefield Exchange

Union Street Wakefield WF1 3AD United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours

SEND Futures and Next Steps Careers Event (Wakefield)

Welcome to our exciting event at WX Wakefield Exchange! 1st October 2025 10am-6pm. Join us for a day filled with valuable insights and opportunities to explore your future career paths. Whether you're a student, parent, carer or educator, this event is designed to help young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities navigate the world of further education or work with confidence. Connect with industry professionals, discover new career options, and gain valuable advice on your next steps. There will also be plenty of support services at the event should you have any questions in relation to transitioning to adulthood. There will also be some exhibitors promoting leisure activities suitable for all. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shape your future!

Exhibitors wanted:

We’re also still looking for businesses to take part in our annual careers fair, designed to help young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) explore their future opportunities.

This is a fantastic chance to connect with young people and their families, showcase inclusive career pathways, and inspire the next generation of talent. Whether you have immediate vacancies or are planning for the future, we’d love for you to get involved!

Why exhibit?

✅ Engage with enthusiastic young people exploring their career options.
✅ Showcase your commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.
✅ Recruit—find future employees or volunteers to support your business.

We still have some stall spaces remaining, and they’re filling up fast! To secure your place or find out more, please contact Nicci Caddick at send@wakefield.gov.uk.

Let’s work together to create more opportunities for young people with SEND as they take their next steps into adulthood.

Frequently asked questions

I am an employer, how do I book a stall at this event?

To reserve your stall at the event please contact Nicci Caddick send@wakefield.gov.uk as soon as possible as we are filling up fast.

Who will be exhibiting at the event?

We will have a variety of different employers, educators, and support services to showcase what they have to offer our young people with SEND to assist them with transitioning to adulthood. An exhibitor booklet will be provided to those attending containing all of the exhibitors information.

What time should I arrive?

The event will start at 10am and will run through to 6pm, make sure you leave plenty of time to speak with the participating exhibitors before they leave at 6pm.

Who can I contact if I have a question?

Please contact Nicci Caddick send@wakefield.gov.uk who will be happy to assist you.

Do I need to bring my ticket with me?

If you cannot access your ticket or you lose your ticket then don't worry. The event is a free event so you do not need to bring your ticket with you

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FreeOct 1 · 10:00 GMT+1