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Apprenticeship & Careers Fair

A chance to meet employers, explore apprenticeship pathways, and take the next step in your career.

Why your business should be at the Apprenticeship & Careers Fair

Are you a student, business leader, working professional, parent, educator, or an ambitious person who cares about their future? Bath College’s Apprenticeship & Careers Fair takes place on 26 February 2026.

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This is your chance to celebrate opportunity, connect with like-minded individuals, and share knowledge and experience across multiple generations and industries.

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Why it matters to students

For students, this fair offers you the chance to discover potential career paths, explore further opportunities, and gain clarity for your future.

  • Find real career opportunities, meet recruiters, and network with industry
    professionals.
  • Get career insights and learn what employers are actually looking for.
  • Get inspired by different career paths.
  • Discover new passions you weren’t previously aware of.
  • Boost your confidence, practise networking, ask questions and learn how to present yourself professionally.

Why it matters to parents

Parents will get the chance to learn about the local opportunities in person and receive detailed information about which industries are recruiting young people.

  • Understand career opportunities and learn about employment routes for your child.
  • Meet employers and ask questions about what industries want in young people.
  • Support informed decisions and help your child choose the right career or education pathway for them.
  • See local opportunities and discover jobs close to home.
  • Feel reassured and gain confidence that your child’s college has strong connections with real businesses and genuine opportunities.

Why it matters to businesses

As a local business, the Apprenticeship & Careers Fair allows you to contribute to the local economy and build meaningful relationships:

  • Recruit talented students and potential apprentices directly.
  • Boost your brand visibility to hundreds of young people and staff.
  • Build partnerships and strengthen links with the college and local employers.
  • Support the community with commitment to local skills development.
  • Help shape future talent.

Why it’s about more than apprenticeships

While apprenticeships are a key theme, you don’t need to be seeking an apprenticeship or advertising one to take part.
Our fair is about raising awareness, sharing stories, and opening the doors to new opportunities for all. When you show up and share what you do, you help:

  • Show the diversity of careers available locally
  • Inspire people of all ages to explore new paths
  • Bridge the gap between education and employment to strengthen the local
    economy
  • Strengthen community ties through shared purpose

Your presence will help build a connected and informed community in Bath and
North East Somerset.

Why it matters to educators

As an educator, the Apprenticeship & Careers Fair is a chance to update your knowledge of the industry and promote your department or course.

  • Build employer links to support the development of your curriculum and work.
  • Stay informed about employer needs, trends, and the current skill gaps in the
    job economy.
  • Use the information to improve the advice you give for career and
    apprenticeship pathways.
  • Promote your course and explain how it prepares students for real-life work.

Why it matters to everyone

Career journeys aren’t as straightforward as they once were. People retrain, switch industries, start businesses, freelance, and seek new inspiration.
And the Apprenticeship & Careers Fair reflects this reality. It’s a place where anyon can learn, connect, and be inspired.

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Bath College is committed to bridging the gap between education, industry, and the wider community to boost job opportunities for ambitious young people. This event is part of that mission, and your involvement helps make it real.

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Accessible, impactful, and free

Here’s why it’s easy to get involved:

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  • No cost to attend or exhibit
  • Located in central Bath with great transport links
  • Support from our Employer Engagement team every step of the way

All we ask is that you bring your passion, your story, your willingness to connect with others, and your questions, whether you’re starting or exploring a new chapter.

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Join us and make a difference

Do you want to raise awareness of your industry, support local education, or connect
with others in the community?
Join us at Bath College on 26 February 2026, and help us build a strong and inspired
future for Bath and North East Somerset.Book your place here!
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Nicki Martin,
Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Bath College

Book your place here!