National Apprenticeship & Education Event – Skills Northeast

The Civic Centre, Newcastle

The National Apprenticeship & Education Event – Skills Northeast in Newcastle is the leading regional careers and apprenticeship showcase for students in Year 10 and above, sixth form and college learners, young adults, parents, guardians, teachers, and jobseekers.

Designed to highlight apprenticeships at every level alongside education and skills pathways, this event brings together thousands of visitors with top UK employers, universities, colleges, and training providers.

About the Event

Hosted at The Civic Centre in Newcastle, this flagship Northeast careers event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from across the region, including:

• Newcastle
• Gateshead
• North Tyneside
• South Tyneside
• Sunderland
• Northumberland
• Durham
• Cleveland
• Middlesbrough

If you’re looking for career guidance, apprenticeship information, higher education options, or training routes, this event is the perfect place to explore what’s next.

Who Should Attend?

Students (Aged 15+)

Ideal for students preparing for life after school or college. You can discover:

• Apprenticeships from intermediate to degree level
• T‑Levels and how they compare to A‑Levels or apprenticeships
• How apprenticeships work with training providers
• University pathways and entry routes
• What local and regional colleges can offer
• Information on future study, training, and employment options

You’ll meet employers face to face and gain real insight into future career paths.

Teachers & Careers Leaders

A highly valuable experience for school and college groups.

Your students will:

• Meet national and regional employers in person
• Learn how to access apprenticeship programmes
• Receive up‑to‑date careers advice and labour market insights
• Engage with universities, colleges, and training providers
• Explore a wide range of future study and work opportunities
• Find out about work experience and career development pathways

This event supports Gatsby Benchmarks and enhances careers education across Year 10+.

Parents & Guardians

If your child is aged 15+ and preparing to leave school, sixth form, or college, the event provides clarity on:

• Apprenticeships vs. academic routes
• University options
• Training providers and skills programmes
• What employers are looking for
• The full range of career pathways available in the Northeast

You can speak directly with the organisations shaping early careers in the UK.

General Visitors & Jobseekers

If you’re exploring new opportunities, upskilling, or entering the workforce, this event offers:

• Access to 40+ employers and training providers
• Job vacancies and recruitment opportunities
• Training and development programmes
• Career change and reskilling advice
• Information on local growth sectors

A great chance to speak directly with businesses hiring now.

Why Attend?

All visitors attend FREE, making it one of the most accessible career and apprenticeship events in the Northeast.

You can take part in:

• Employer‑led talks and presentations
• Hands‑on activities
• Virtual reality experiences
• Competitions and interactive sessions
• Face‑to‑face conversations with organisations offering real opportunities

Whether you’re exploring careers for the first time or looking for a new direction, this event offers everything in one place.

Exhibit With Us

Are you an employer, university, college, or training provider?
Showcase your opportunities to thousands of students, educators, parents, and jobseekers from across the Northeast.

Contact our Events Team:
Email: exhibit@nationalapprenticeshipevents.co.uk
Phone: 0800 023 5407