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Meet the apprentice panel - Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027
How the apprentice panel at the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 is being built, how to apply to speak, and what makes a strong panellist.
By Jack Frampton, Marketer at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 17 July 2026
The apprentice panel is the heart of the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College, Taunton. If you're a current or former apprentice in Somerset, here's how to get on it.
What makes a great panellist
Real stories beat polished ones. A brilliant panellist is honest about the application, the imposter syndrome and the wins. See our apprentice panel speaker guide.
How to apply
Email me at jsf@queenscollege.org.uk or DM on LinkedIn with a two-line intro, your employer and level.
What we cover on the night
Application tips, off-the-job study, salary reality, progression from Level 3 to degree apprenticeships via University Centre Somerset (UCS), and life after End-Point Assessment.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need public speaking experience?
- No - most panellists are speaking publicly for the first time. Prep is provided.
- Is it paid?
- The event is a voluntary community project. Travel is covered on request.
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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