National Apprenticeship & Education Event – Skills London (Esher, Surrey)

Sandown Racecourse, Esher, Surrey

The National Apprenticeship & Education Event – Skills London (Esher, Surrey) at Sandown Racecourse is a major regional showcase for students in Year 10 and above, sixth form and college learners, young adults, teachers, parents, guardians, and jobseekers across Esher, Surrey, London, and the wider Southeast region.

This flagship event highlights apprenticeships at all levels alongside university, college, and training pathways, enabling visitors to meet leading employers, universities, colleges, and training providers offering real opportunities.

About the Event

Hosted at Sandown Racecourse in Esher, Surrey, the Skills London (Esher) event welcomes visitors and exhibitors from:

• Esher and Surrey
• All Central London Boroughs
• Buckinghamshire
• Cambridgeshire
• Essex
• Gloucestershire
• Hampshire
• Hertfordshire
• Milton Keynes
• Northamptonshire
• Oxfordshire
• Wiltshire

Whether you’re exploring apprenticeships, planning your next educational route, considering university, or seeking career guidance, this event provides direct access to organisations shaping future skills and employment.

Who Should Attend?

Students (Aged 15+)

If you’re preparing for life after school, sixth form, or college, the event helps you explore:

• Apprenticeships from intermediate to degree level
• How apprenticeships work with training providers
• T‑Levels and how they compare to A‑Levels and apprenticeships
• University pathways and higher education options
• Courses and opportunities at regional colleges
• Career routes across Surrey, London, and the Southeast
• Clear, practical guidance for your next step

Meet employers, universities, and colleges face to face to discover what’s possible.

Teachers & Careers Leaders

A valuable opportunity for schools and colleges to deliver meaningful careers engagement for Year 10+.

Your students will:

• Meet leading employers from across Surrey, London, and beyond
• Learn about apprenticeship pathways and recruitment processes
• Receive current careers guidance and labour‑market information
• Engage with universities, colleges, and training providers
• Explore industry sectors, job roles, and study routes
• Discover work experience and early career opportunities

This event supports Gatsby Benchmarks and enhances whole‑school careers programmes.

Parents & Guardians

If your child is aged 15+ and planning their future, this event helps you understand:

• Apprenticeship routes at all levels
• University and higher education choices
• Training providers and vocational pathways
• Post‑16 and post‑18 options
• What employers are looking for in new talent
• How to support your child’s next steps

Speak directly with employers, universities, colleges, and careers specialists.

General Visitors & Jobseekers

For those seeking new opportunities, retraining, or a career change, the event offers:

• 40+ national and regional employers
• Job vacancies and recruitment opportunities
• Upskilling and retraining routes
• Adult learning and skills programmes
• Support from training and employability experts

A great opportunity to meet organisations recruiting across Surrey, London, and the Southeast.

Why Attend?

All visitors attend the Skills London (Esher, Surrey) event FREE, gaining access to:

• Employer-led talks and presentations
• Interactive displays and hands‑on activities
• Virtual reality demonstrations
• Competitions and skills challenges
• Face‑to‑face conversations with exhibitors
• Clear guidance on future study and career pathways

An inspiring and informative environment for planning your future.

Exhibit With Us

If you’re an employer, university, college, or training provider looking to engage with thousands of motivated visitors from across Surrey, London, and the Southeast, exhibiting at the Skills London (Esher, Surrey) event is an excellent opportunity.

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