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.
