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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, Marketer 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 RateMyApprenticeship.
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.
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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