Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair

Organised by Leeds City Council’s Employment & Skills Service, the Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair gives organisations an unrivalled opportunity to promote apprenticeship vacancies and opportunities to a huge audience.

About the event

The largest apprenticeship recruitment fair in the north of England, returns to the Leeds First Direct Arena on Wednesday 12 February 2025.

The Leeds Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair provides visitors with the opportunity to talk to major employers from a wide range of sectors, including accounting, business and administration, catering and hospitality, construction, creative design, care services, digital, education, engineering, finance, hair and beauty, health, law, protective services and many more!

You’ll have the opportunity to find out about apprenticeships, including what they involve and how they work, including higher and degree apprenticeships.

Over 11,000 visitors attended the event in 2024, with over 100 exhibitors offering information, advice, guidance as well as live apprenticeship vacancies.

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What exhibitors said about #LARF24

"Our favourite event of the year. A great way to meet fresh new talent and advertise our business."

"Really well organised and value for money. Huge amounts of footfall on the day."

"By far the most well attended event of the year, highly recommend this event to other businesses"

What visitors said about #LARF24

"A really good event, I learned so much. Following the event I have applied for 3 apprenticeship opportunities".

"The event was great, lots of information and companies offering amazing advice and information".

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