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Year 11 in Taunton? Your Apprenticeship Evening checklist
A Year 11 checklist for the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College - what to ask, what to bring and what to do the week after.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 29 July 2026
Year 11 is the perfect time to walk into an apprenticeship evening. Nothing's decided, everything's open, and one conversation can change the next five years. Here's exactly how to work the room at Queen's College, Taunton on 9th March 2027.
Before you go
- Look up three employers attending and one thing each of them makes or does.
- Write your GCSE subjects and predicted grades on your phone notes.
- Practise one sentence: "Hi, I'm in Year 11 at ___, and I'm interested in ___."
Five questions that get real answers
- What does a normal Tuesday look like?
- What do you look for on an application?
- What's the starting salary, honestly?
- Where do your apprentices end up after three years?
- What would you have done differently at 16?
The headshot studio
Free professional photo. Use it on LinkedIn that same week. Most 16-year-olds have no online presence, so one good photo puts you ahead.
The week after
Email everyone you spoke to. Set alerts on Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK). Read how to pass an apprenticeship interview.
Frequently asked questions
- Am I too young in Year 11?
- No. Year 10 and 11 are the best years to attend, because you have time to shape your options before applications open.
- Do I need a CV?
- Not required, but a one-page CV makes you memorable. Bring five copies.
Explore more on this site
- Apprenticeship Hub →Free mentoring, vacancy help and guides for school leavers, parents and employers.
- Marketing Portfolio →Campaign design, sports graphics, editorial work and photography from Queen's College, Taunton.
- Video →Behind the scenes video and short-form apprenticeship content.
- About Jack Frampton →Marketer, apprenticeship advocate and Taunton keynote speaker.
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About the author
Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Apprenticeship advocate
Jack Frampton is a marketer at Queen's College, Taunton, working across digital marketing, SEO, design, content and photography. He came through the apprenticeship route himself, founded the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening and speaks in schools across Somerset and the South West about apprenticeships as a route into marketing. He offers free mentoring for school leavers, parents and employers.
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