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Somerset employers: how to hire from the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027

How Somerset employers can use the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 as a low-cost, high-yield apprentice recruitment channel.

By Jack Frampton, Apprentice Advocate working at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 17 July 2026

Recruiting an apprentice through generic job boards is expensive and slow. The Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College, Taunton puts you in front of hundreds of qualified, motivated Somerset school leavers in one night.

Why in-person still wins

Body language, energy and follow-up chemistry — none of that shows on a CV. Our Somerset employer checklist covers the setup.

Book a stand

Contact jsf@queenscollege.org.uk for exhibitor packs. Bring a live vacancy — students can apply on the night via Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK) or Apprentago.

Post-event pipeline

We share a follow-up pack of interested candidates with every exhibiting employer. Read apprentice networking in Somerset.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to exhibit?
The event itself is free for Somerset-based employers running active apprenticeship vacancies.
How many candidates should we expect?
The 2027 event is targeting 300+ students, parents and current apprentices across the evening.