Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair

Wednesday 11 February 2026, 1- 7pm

Leeds first direct arena

We are delighted to confirm that the very successful Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair will return to the Leeds first direct arena on Wednesday 11th February 2026, contributing to a range of activities being held during National Apprenticeship Week February 9^th-15^th 2026.

Organised by Leeds City Council’s Employment & Skills Service, the fair gives exhibitors an unrivalled opportunity to promote vacancies and training opportunities to a huge audience. This event in 2025, trending on LinkedIn, proved to be one of the most talked about topics of the day and attracted over 11,000 visitors!

We are pleased to offer your organisation a wonderful opportunity to meet potential young recruits along with their parents and carers at the 2026 event.

Our exhibitor fees are extremely low, designed to cover our costs only and not to make a profit.  The charges cover the cost of the following items:

• Venue hire

• A table and chairs for each exhibitor

• A personal invitation which will be posted to all parents and carers of students in Leeds schools in years 10, 11, 12 & 13

• Invitations will be sent to all students in Leeds secondary schools, 6^th form, FE colleges and university students

• An extensive marketing and social media campaign
• Production and distribution of a full colour visitor guide, listing all exhibitors and the skill areas they offer

This event booked up quickly in 2025, with over 110 exhibitors. To guarantee your place at the event we recommend getting your completed booking form back to us as soon as you can and no later than 21^st November 2025

Please return the attached completed booking form and return to: esemployers@leeds.gov.uk. We will then confirm your booking and arrange to invoice you for payment in advance of the event.

Exhibitor Booking Form 2026