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Wed-Thurs, 1&2/7/26
A two-day celebration of all things STEM, designed to enthuse, inspire and engage young minds and introduce them to the opportunities STEM careers present. Manufacturing and engineering businesses in West Yorkshire are welcome to exhibit at this amazing hands-on event which also aims to showcase the region's innovative businesses and help guide the next generation (your future workforce) towards rewarding careers in STEM industries.
Exhibitor will be invited to deliver engaging, interactive sessions relating to your industry. The event is expected to attract around 2,000 students aged 10 to 14 years from schools across the city and this event provides a prime opportunity to showcase the exciting aspects of careers in STEM.
Wed 25/3/26 (12pm - 4pm)
This careers fair provides a platform for manufacturing employers in Leeds to showcase their companies and meet students from the School of Engineering at Leeds City College, UTC Leeds and other local schools. It offers a great opportunity to highlight the roles and career opportunities available in manufacturing to the next generation.
The event will include workshops on CV writing, interview preparation and work readiness (1pm - 2pm) and concludes with careers panels for students and teaching staff (2.15pm to 3pm).
If you're an employer and would like to take part, please contact: Faron.Convey@aheadpartnership.org.uk
Wed 11/2/26 (1pm - 7pm)
Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair (LARF) is the biggest event of its kind in the North of England, attracting thousands of young people from schools and colleges across they city.
The fair takes place during National Apprenticeship Week and offers employers the chance to meet and talk to young people about apprenticeships and opportunities for anyone starting out on a career in manufacturing.
Leeds manufacturing employers will be represented in force at the event, exhibiting together on the Leeds Manufacturing Festival stand and will be advertising live apprenticeship vacancies on the day.