Events · 6 min read
UK apprenticeship events calendar for 2026 and 2027
The main UK apprenticeship events and fairs to attend in 2026 and 2027 - for students, parents, apprentices and employers.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 15 July 2026
A short but useful calendar of the UK apprenticeship events that matter in 2026 and 2027 - plus how to get the most out of each.
National Apprenticeship Week
Every February - hundreds of local events across the UK.
Taunton Apprenticeship Evening - 9 March 2027
The Skills Show
Autumn - one of the biggest UK skills events.
UCAS events
UCAS Apprenticeships runs several apprenticeship-focused fairs each year.
Frequently asked questions
- Are UK apprenticeship events free?
- Almost all yes.
- Are they worth travelling for?
- Yes - one national event a year plus your local one is a good balance.
- Should I bring my CV?
- Yes - printed and digital.
- Should I bring parents?
- Yes - they're a big influence on decisions.
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.
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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