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Engineering Apprenticeship JOBS FAIR

10 February 2026      5-7pm

Who should attend?

~ Aimed at Year 11, Sixth Form (Yr 12/13) students
~ Anyone that is thinking of a career in engineering

So whether you'll be a school or college leaver, or just thinking about a change in your career, this open evening is for you!

Anyone under 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Why attend?

~ The evening will provide the ideal opportunity to meet and chat to employers about some of the amazing opportunities available
~ Ideal time to do some research about the employers before you make an official application to them in the New Year
~ Find out about up and coming apprenticeship vacancies for September 2026
~ Speak to current apprentices about what life is actually like as an apprentice
~ Learn what an average day looks like for an apprentice
~ Find out how to apply
~ Speak to SETA staff about your options and what you need to be an apprentice

Where's it taking place?

SETA Apprenticeship Centre (Southampton Engineering Training Association)
First Avenue
Millbrook
Southampton
SO15 0LJ

 

Can I book now?

There are two bookable arrival times: 5pm or 6pm.

The event closes at 7pm.

Places for this event are now very limited. Don't delay in booking your place. The links below will take you to a separate form to fill in. For those under 18, this must be completed by an adult. 

- 5pm arrival time - Limited space
- 6pm arrival time - Limited space

 This will be on a first come, first serve basis.  

Alternatively, If you are an employer that would be interested in exhibiting at the event please contact mrolfe@seta-training.co.uk

Live vacancies will start to appear on our Apprenticeship Vacancy page on our website shortly for apprenticeships that will be starting in September 2026. You'll need to keep re-visiting as new jobs will be added over the coming weeks.

Further Info

From February 2026 the employers that we support will steadily be going live with their vacancies for engineering apprenticeships that will be starting in September 2026.  Some of the employers that we work with will be there on the evening with their live (or imminent!) vacancies. Come along to find out more!

Pop along to our Apprenticeship Vacancies page regularly to check for any new opportunities.  Make sure you don't miss out! 

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Workshop Taster Day

If you wanted to see what sort of practical things an engineer will take part in during an Engineering Apprenticeship then come along to one of our Workshop Taster Days to have a go at practical, hands on engineering activities in the workshop under the supervision of our experienced instructors.

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