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Somerset employers: how to exhibit at the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027
A practical guide for Somerset employers exhibiting at the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College - who attends, what to bring and how to convert conversations into applications.
By Jack Frampton, Apprentice Advocate working at Queen's College, Taunton · Published 29 July 2026
If you hire apprentices anywhere near Taunton, the Taunton Apprenticeship Evening 2027 at Queen's College, Taunton is the cheapest recruitment pipeline you'll find: a hall full of motivated 14 to 18 year olds and their parents, for free.
Who's in the room
Students from across Somerset, parents who hold real decision-making power, and current apprentices. Parents are the group employers under-serve most - talk to them directly.
What to bring to your stand
- One clear board: job title, salary, level, start date.
- A QR code to your live vacancy on Find an Apprenticeship (GOV.UK).
- A current apprentice on the stand, not just an HR manager.
- Something to hand over - a tool, a product, a sample of the work.
What actually converts
Specifics. "Level 3 Engineering, £16,000, starts September, four days on site, one day at Bridgwater & Taunton College" beats a glossy brochure every time.
How to book a stand
Email me at jsf@queenscollege.org.uk or message on LinkedIn. Stands are free for Somerset employers offering genuine vacancies. See also the employer overview.
Frequently asked questions
- Does exhibiting cost anything?
- No. Stands are free for Somerset employers offering genuine apprenticeship vacancies or work experience.
- What if my vacancy isn't live yet?
- Still exhibit. Building awareness a year ahead of your start date is how the strongest applications arrive.
- Can training providers exhibit?
- Yes, alongside employers - Bridgwater & Taunton College and University Centre Somerset are regular attendees.